Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2020 2:43:29 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Josh Koscheck's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is locking that armbar...
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sakuraba's ribs.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Koscheck shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Koscheck breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Koscheck seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sakuraba suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Koscheck to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Koscheck.
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 27/31 (87%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/41 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Anyone know when, why, or how Koscheck turned so crumb-bumy?
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Sakuraba's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sakuraba doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sakuraba's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Sakuraba moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck opts to jump inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba didn't see that coming. Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Koscheck sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Koscheck
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Josh Koscheck's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Not a desiderable position that Koscheck is in now. Kazushi Sakuraba is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left eye
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is locking that armbar...
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
They could take their toll on Koscheck.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to escape from the full mount...
Koscheck struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Sakuraba's ribs.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Koscheck shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Koscheck breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba viciously slams hammer blows to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Koscheck seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sakuraba suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Koscheck Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Koscheck's face with those brutal elbows! Koscheck needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Koscheck to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Koscheck.
Koscheck's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 27/31 (87%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/41 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Anyone know when, why, or how Koscheck turned so crumb-bumy?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!