Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2013 17:38:54 GMT -5
Jordan Mein raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jordan Mein circles around Sakuraba
Jordan Mein leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mein throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Mein launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Mein into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jordan Mein fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Mein who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
Mein has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba and Jordan Mein are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Mein face and hooks Mein leg
Jordan Mein is on his back after that trip
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Sakuraba succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mein
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Sakuraba moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mein
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Mein's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mein rolls and he's now on half guard over Kazushi Sakuraba. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Mein's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mein tries to cover his face,
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jordan Mein breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jordan Mein sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mein blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jordan Mein tries to take advantage...
Mein throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Blocked by Sakuraba.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Mein blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jordan Mein to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Mein evades.
Jordan Mein swings...
hard impact to Sakuraba's face!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Mein launches a hook to the body
Kazushi Sakuraba moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice punch by Jordan Mein
that nearly tags Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is holding Jordan Mein's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jordan Mein shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Jordan Mein sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mein goes to the body...
his punches graze Sakuraba's arm.
Jordan Mein launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sakuraba from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jordan Mein attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mein misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Sakuraba is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Jordan Mein's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mein lose his balance and falls to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Mein wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jordan Mein circles around Sakuraba
Mein grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Sakuraba
Mein tries to move to full mount
Mein succeeds
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Jordan Mein is taking the best of the fight.
Jordan Mein fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jordan Mein tries to better his position on the ground...
Mein is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jordan Mein in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Mein sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Jordan Mein is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jordan Mein is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Mein is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jordan Mein looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Mein's neck!
Punishing hold!
Mein struggles to free himself
That Guillotine from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Mein pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Mein's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mein's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mein is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Mein!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Jordan Mein to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Mein
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get his arm under Jordan Mein's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jordan Mein's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jordan Mein easily defends the attempt.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jordan Mein to fight back!
Mein has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sakuraba is unable to move under Mein control.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mein
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jordan Mein fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Sakuraba loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mein launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Mein got hit in the abdomen, Mein was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jordan Mein embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jordan Mein tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Mein has to retreat
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a hook to the body
and hits Mein ribs hard
A furious flurry of punches from Jordan Mein
just misses Sakuraba.
Mein leads with a punch
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Mein has a small cut in his Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba and Mein engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
John McCarthy 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 3
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Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Mein receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mein's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jordan Mein shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Mein's thigh!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Jordan Mein's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Mein is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mein's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jordan Mein
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Jordan Mein's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Mein got to be more careful now
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Kazushi Sakuraba towards Mein
Jordan Mein was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Mein is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba launches a kick to Mein's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba is standing while Mein is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Jordan Mein to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jordan Mein is standing now.
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Jordan Mein takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Terrible one sided match... Mein was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Sakuraba.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Mein's ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
That punishment by Kazushi Sakuraba has left Mein staggered! Kazushi Sakuraba should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jordan Mein embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Jordan Mein seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jordan Mein continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Right eye
Brilliant combination from Kazushi Sakuraba
that forces Mein to try and defend better.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Jordan Mein jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Mouth
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jordan Mein
are blocked by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mein pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Mein.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Mein's blood making stains in the mat.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
The ref pulls off Kazushi Sakuraba! Mein seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (Knees) at 4:41 Round 3
Statistics: Jordan Mein
Punches 18/37 (49%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 24/36 (67%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 25/35 (71%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
I liked this fight a great deal. Even first round, Mein second round, Sakuraba third round. Done.
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jordan Mein circles around Sakuraba
Jordan Mein leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mein throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Mein launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Mein into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jordan Mein fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Mein who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
Mein has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba and Jordan Mein are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Mein face and hooks Mein leg
Jordan Mein is on his back after that trip
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Sakuraba succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mein
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Sakuraba moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mein
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Mein's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mein rolls and he's now on half guard over Kazushi Sakuraba. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Mein's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mein tries to cover his face,
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jordan Mein breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jordan Mein sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mein blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sakuraba's guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jordan Mein tries to take advantage...
Mein throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Blocked by Sakuraba.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Mein blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jordan Mein to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Mein evades.
Jordan Mein swings...
hard impact to Sakuraba's face!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Mein launches a hook to the body
Kazushi Sakuraba moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice punch by Jordan Mein
that nearly tags Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is holding Jordan Mein's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jordan Mein shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba misses a step and Jordan Mein sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mein goes to the body...
his punches graze Sakuraba's arm.
Jordan Mein launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sakuraba from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Forehead
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jordan Mein throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sakuraba's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jordan Mein attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mein misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Sakuraba is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Jordan Mein's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mein lose his balance and falls to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Mein
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Mein wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jordan Mein circles around Sakuraba
Mein grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein is in open guard over Sakuraba
Mein tries to move to full mount
Mein succeeds
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Jordan Mein is taking the best of the fight.
Jordan Mein fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jordan Mein tries to better his position on the ground...
Mein is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jordan Mein is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jordan Mein in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in half guard over Sakuraba
Mein sits over his knees and pushes away Sakuraba's leg!
Jordan Mein is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jordan Mein is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Mein is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Good looking punches from Jordan Mein on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jordan Mein looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Mein's neck!
Punishing hold!
Mein struggles to free himself
That Guillotine from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Mein pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Mein's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mein's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mein is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jordan Mein!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jordan Mein
Jordan Mein tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Jordan Mein to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Mein
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get his arm under Jordan Mein's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jordan Mein's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Jordan Mein easily defends the attempt.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jordan Mein to fight back!
Mein has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Sakuraba is unable to move under Mein control.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Mein
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Mein tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jordan Mein fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Sakuraba loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jordan Mein gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mein launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Mein got hit in the abdomen, Mein was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jordan Mein embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jordan Mein goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jordan Mein tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and Mein has to retreat
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a hook to the body
and hits Mein ribs hard
A furious flurry of punches from Jordan Mein
just misses Sakuraba.
Mein leads with a punch
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Mein has a small cut in his Forehead
Kazushi Sakuraba and Mein engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
John McCarthy 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 3
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Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Mein receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mein's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jordan Mein shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sakuraba moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Mein's thigh!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Jordan Mein's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Mein is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mein's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jordan Mein
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Jordan Mein's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Mein got to be more careful now
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Kazushi Sakuraba towards Mein
Jordan Mein was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents him to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Mein is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba launches a kick to Mein's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba is standing while Mein is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Jordan Mein to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jordan Mein is standing now.
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Jordan Mein takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Terrible one sided match... Mein was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Sakuraba.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Mein's ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
That punishment by Kazushi Sakuraba has left Mein staggered! Kazushi Sakuraba should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jordan Mein embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Jordan Mein seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jordan Mein continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Right eye
Brilliant combination from Kazushi Sakuraba
that forces Mein to try and defend better.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Jordan Mein jumps back and jabs
Mein seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Mouth
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jordan Mein
are blocked by Sakuraba.
Jordan Mein's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mein pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mein doesn't stop bleeding.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Mein.
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Mein's blood making stains in the mat.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
There is a small laceration on Jordan Mein's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Mein's face, followed by knees to the body from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Bang! Mein can take many more shots like that!
The ref pulls off Kazushi Sakuraba! Mein seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (Knees) at 4:41 Round 3
Statistics: Jordan Mein
Punches 18/37 (49%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 1/11 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 229 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 24/36 (67%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 25/35 (71%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 217 s
I liked this fight a great deal. Even first round, Mein second round, Sakuraba third round. Done.
lol 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!