Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2012 15:48:02 GMT -5
Sakuraba enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Houston Alexander looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Houston Alexander touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Sakuraba's face while in the clinch!
Sakuraba can't take many more shots like those!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Sakuraba launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alexander with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
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 Alexander
Alexander is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander 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 Alexander
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Houston Alexander rolls over himself and stands up while Kazushi Sakuraba rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Houston Alexander to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Alexander wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alexander moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Houston Alexander is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Houston Alexander to the ground from the clinch...
Alexander shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Alexander has to retreat
Alexander pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Houston Alexander with a right hand.
Alexander steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Alexander counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Alexander measures the resilience of Sakuraba's chin with an uppercut while Sakuraba lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander charges at Sakuraba throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Houston Alexander
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alexander.
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
John McCarthy 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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Several good body shots
are evaded by Alexander.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
Houston Alexander blocks
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Oh! Down goes Sakuraba! Houston Alexander knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Houston Alexander really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punch) at 0:30 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/12 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Dominating performance by Alexander who took his best game against Kazushi Sakuraba.
I only can thank Houston Alexander and Kazushi Sakuraba for an unforgettable fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Houston Alexander looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Kazushi Sakuraba and Houston Alexander touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Houston Alexander avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Sakuraba's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Sakuraba's face while in the clinch!
Sakuraba can't take many more shots like those!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Alexander trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alexander stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Sakuraba launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alexander with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
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 Alexander
Alexander is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander 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 Alexander
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Houston Alexander can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Alexander
Alexander measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Houston Alexander rolls over himself and stands up while Kazushi Sakuraba rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Houston Alexander. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Houston Alexander to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Houston Alexander
that visibly pains Sakuraba.
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Alexander wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alexander moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Houston Alexander is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Houston Alexander to the ground from the clinch...
Alexander shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Houston Alexander tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Alexander has to retreat
Alexander pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Alexander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Houston Alexander with a right hand.
Alexander steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Alexander is trying to counter now!
Alexander throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Alexander counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexander looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Alexander measures the resilience of Sakuraba's chin with an uppercut while Sakuraba lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander charges at Sakuraba throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Houston Alexander
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexander moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sakuraba with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alexander.
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alexander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
John McCarthy 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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Several good body shots
are evaded by Alexander.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
Houston Alexander blocks
Alexander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Houston Alexander throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sakuraba's chin! That stops Sakuraba in his tracks!
Oh! Down goes Sakuraba! Houston Alexander knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Houston Alexander really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right eye
Winner is Houston Alexander by KO (Punch) at 0:30 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/12 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 44 s
Dominating performance by Alexander who took his best game against Kazushi Sakuraba.
I only can thank Houston Alexander and Kazushi Sakuraba for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!