Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2021 20:40:32 GMT -5
Sam Stout glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Kazushi Sakuraba is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sam Stout is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sakuraba and Stout circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Stout has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
Sam Stout fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Stout who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Stout launches a knee!
Sam Stout hits Sakuraba's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
Sam Stout dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Sam Stout's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stout's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Sam Stout manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Sam Stout to fight back!
Stout moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Kazushi Sakuraba
almost puts his head in the path of Stout's kick.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Sam Stout's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stand up! This is what Stout's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Sam Stout's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to open up Sam Stout's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Stout in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Sam Stout for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sam Stout lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stout goes for a low kick..
Sakuraba avoids the deadly blow.
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Stout jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Sam Stout pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Stout manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid low kick from Sam Stout.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sam Stout wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stout is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
deflected by Stout.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Stout was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Sakuraba's defense muffles the blows.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Stout tries to get a hook in!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Stout is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Sam Stout uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout 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!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Stout struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Stout
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Stout moves backwards and circles around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Sam Stout moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Brutal combination from Sam Stout!
Sakuraba is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Stout is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Sam Stout
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Stout pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Stout's eyes...
Stout is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Sam Stout jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Stout doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Sam Stout
rocks Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Stout wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stout moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Stout doesn't let Sakuraba get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout launches a knee while holding Sakuraba's in a double underhooks...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Sam Stout and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
punishing Stout's legs repeatedly.
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Sam Stout avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Incredible high kick!
Sakuraba is worried!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Sam Stout is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Sam Stout slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stout is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Stout's guard...
Stout breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba misses a step and Sam Stout sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Stout holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Sam Stout.
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Round 4
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Sam Stout steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sam Stout!
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Stout launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sakuraba!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout won't budge, forcing Sakuraba to pull guard.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout forces Kazushi Sakuraba to open his guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stout jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Sam Stout is able to get half guard here.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Sam Stout slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Stout is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Stout tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Stout has one hook in and keeps working!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sakuraba.
Nicely done! Stout now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Stout is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sakuraba, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Stout moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sam Stout has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sam Stout!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks rattled! Sam Stout sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Sakuraba laid out on the mat! Sam Stout's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Sam Stout by KO (Punches) at 3:15 Round 4
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 14/47 (30%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Stout did punchy things, Sakuraba failed at wrestling things kinda, and Stout wins.
Kazushi Sakuraba is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sam Stout is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Sakuraba and Stout circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Stout has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
Sam Stout fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Stout who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Stout launches a knee!
Sam Stout hits Sakuraba's hard just below the ribs!
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
Sam Stout dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Sam Stout's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stout's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Sam Stout manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Sam Stout to fight back!
Stout moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A bad move from Kazushi Sakuraba
almost puts his head in the path of Stout's kick.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Sam Stout's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stand up! This is what Stout's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Sam Stout's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to open up Sam Stout's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Stout in the side of the head
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Sam Stout for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sam Stout lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stout goes for a low kick..
Sakuraba avoids the deadly blow.
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Stout jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Sam Stout pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Stout manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Solid low kick from Sam Stout.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Sam Stout wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
The punches go wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stout is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Hard blow to Sakuraba's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Kazushi Sakuraba on the ground
deflected by Stout.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Stout was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Sakuraba's defense muffles the blows.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stout blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Stout tries to get a hook in!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Stout is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Sam Stout uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout 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!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Stout struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Stout
who is bobbing and weaving.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Stout moves backwards and circles around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Sam Stout moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Brutal combination from Sam Stout!
Sakuraba is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Stout is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Sam Stout
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Stout pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Stout's eyes...
Stout is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Sam Stout jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Stout doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Sam Stout
rocks Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Mouth
Stout wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stout moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Stout doesn't let Sakuraba get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout launches a knee while holding Sakuraba's in a double underhooks...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Sam Stout and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
punishing Stout's legs repeatedly.
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Sam Stout avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Incredible high kick!
Sakuraba is worried!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Sam Stout is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Stout uses his strength to keep Stout at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Sam Stout slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stout is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Stout's guard...
Stout breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba misses a step and Sam Stout sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
You can see Sakuraba's blood making stains in the mat.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Stout holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Sam Stout.
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Round 4
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Sam Stout steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sakuraba's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sam Stout!
Kazushi Sakuraba is a bloody mess!
Stout launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Sakuraba!
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout won't budge, forcing Sakuraba to pull guard.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to posture up and open Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout forces Kazushi Sakuraba to open his guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stout jumps and tries to free his leg! Sakuraba doesn't allow this but Sam Stout is able to get half guard here.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Sam Stout manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Sam Stout slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sam Stout controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sam Stout rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Stout is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Stout tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! Stout has one hook in and keeps working!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sakuraba.
Nicely done! Stout now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Stout is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Sakuraba, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Stout moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba with two hooks in
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sam Stout has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sam Stout!
Kazushi Sakuraba looks rattled! Sam Stout sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Sakuraba laid out on the mat! Sam Stout's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Sam Stout by KO (Punches) at 3:15 Round 4
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 14/47 (30%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Stout did punchy things, Sakuraba failed at wrestling things kinda, and Stout wins.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!