Post by The Sandmen on Feb 18, 2013 2:01:47 GMT -5
Yushin Okami 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Okami is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Yushin Okami and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba is swinging for the fences!
Okami backpedals and creates space. Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Okami who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Yushin Okami doesn't let Kazushi Sakuraba get in on his legs.
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Okami moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Okami tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba has Okami controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sakuraba manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Okami
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 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
Crushing shot to Okami's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Yushin Okami tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Okami's side.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Yushin Okami uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around Okami's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Yushin Okami slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Yushin Okami slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Okami is clinching with Sakuraba.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Yushin Okami's ribs!
Yushin Okami's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Yushin Okami
Sakuraba fails to take Okami down and both man are still clinching
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Yushin Okami is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami circles around Sakuraba
Yushin Okami attempts a sweep single...
Yushin Okami catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Okami.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) is cheering him!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Okami wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Okami takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Okami looks to be in very good shape.
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Okami pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Okami fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Yushin Okami.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami looks to pass to mount...
Okami slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yushin Okami rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has given his back to Yushin Okami who is trying to get one hook in!
Yushin Okami has one hook in!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Yushin Okami tries to get his arm under Kazushi Sakuraba's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Kazushi Sakuraba's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Kazushi Sakuraba easily defends the attempt.
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sakuraba holds Yushin Okami's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Okami launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Yushin Okami
well done Okami falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Okami is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Yushin Okami to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Yushin Okami is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a high kick!
Okami was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Brilliant combination from Yushin Okami
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Inside leg kick from Sakuraba
that lands on Yushin Okami's leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch to Yushin Okami ribs and the tries to trip him
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Okami breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Yushin Okami tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yushin Okami swings...
...no good.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Okami deflects and sidesteps.
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Okami's knee!
Okami hyper-extended his leg
Okami decides to launch some tentative punches
Sakuraba launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Okami with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Yushin Okami shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Okami into his guard.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Pitty-pat punches from Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't flinch.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Okami pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Yushin Okami can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal 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 1:45 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Okami who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Yushin Okami's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Okami lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Yushin Okami...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Yushin Okami's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Yushin Okami, who is barely covering up!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Okami
Good punches to Okami's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Okami is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Yushin Okami efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami 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.
Okami misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Yushin Okami breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Okami
that lands on Kazushi Sakuraba's leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Yushin Okami evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yushin Okami!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
A bad move from Yushin Okami
allows Sakuraba to land a solid head kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Okami!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Okami against the cage
Yushin Okami pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Yushin Okami
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Okami in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yushin Okami tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami fails to take Sakuraba down and both man are still clinching
Yushin Okami tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Yushin Okami to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Okami is with is back on the ground now.
Okami's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Yushin Okami can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Yushin Okami's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yushin Okami is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Yushin Okami manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Sakuraba shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Okami's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Okami's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba is locking that North South Choke...
Okami pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Okami tries to cover his face,
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yushin Okami.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Yushin Okami to his stomach and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Okami's face with those brutal elbows! Okami needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his arm under Yushin Okami's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Okami struggles to free himself
Okami struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Yushin Okami can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:44 Round 4
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Sakuraba el destructo numinero los en chaciao. Whatever that means.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Okami is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Yushin Okami and Kazushi Sakuraba touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba is swinging for the fences!
Okami backpedals and creates space. Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Okami who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Yushin Okami doesn't let Kazushi Sakuraba get in on his legs.
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Okami moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! Okami tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba has Okami controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Sakuraba manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Okami
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 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
Crushing shot to Okami's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to half guard.
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Yushin Okami tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Okami's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Okami's side.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Yushin Okami uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around Okami's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in half guard over Sakuraba
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Yushin Okami slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Yushin Okami slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Okami is clinching with Sakuraba.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Yushin Okami's ribs!
Yushin Okami's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Yushin Okami
Sakuraba fails to take Okami down and both man are still clinching
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Yushin Okami is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami circles around Sakuraba
Yushin Okami attempts a sweep single...
Yushin Okami catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Okami.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) is cheering him!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Okami wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Okami takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Okami looks to be in very good shape.
Yushin Okami leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Sakuraba wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Okami pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Okami fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Okami
He is not able to do it
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to jump to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba closed his guard around Yushin Okami.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami looks to pass to mount...
Okami slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yushin Okami rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has given his back to Yushin Okami who is trying to get one hook in!
Yushin Okami has one hook in!
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Yushin Okami tries to get his arm under Kazushi Sakuraba's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Kazushi Sakuraba's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Kazushi Sakuraba easily defends the attempt.
Okami is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sakuraba holds Yushin Okami's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Yushin Okami takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kazushi Sakuraba shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks that americana attempt!
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yushin Okami can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Okami launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Yushin Okami
well done Okami falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while Okami is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Yushin Okami to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Yushin Okami is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a high kick!
Okami was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Brilliant combination from Yushin Okami
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Inside leg kick from Sakuraba
that lands on Yushin Okami's leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch to Yushin Okami ribs and the tries to trip him
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Okami
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Okami breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Yushin Okami tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yushin Okami is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yushin Okami swings...
...no good.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Okami deflects and sidesteps.
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Okami's knee!
Okami hyper-extended his leg
Okami decides to launch some tentative punches
Sakuraba launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Okami with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Yushin Okami shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Okami into his guard.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Pitty-pat punches from Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't flinch.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Okami pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yushin Okami wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Yushin Okami can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal 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 1:45 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Okami who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Yushin Okami's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Okami lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Yushin Okami...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Yushin Okami's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Yushin Okami, who is barely covering up!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Okami
Good punches to Okami's body.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Okami is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sakuraba misses a step and Yushin Okami sees an opportunity to counter him!
Okami 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Yushin Okami efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami 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.
Okami misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Sakuraba goes for an armbar!
Yushin Okami breaks the lock and pushes away Kazushi Sakuraba, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Mandalay Bay Events Center (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Okami
that lands on Kazushi Sakuraba's leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba leads with a punch
Yushin Okami evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Yushin Okami!
Sakuraba ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
A bad move from Yushin Okami
allows Sakuraba to land a solid head kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Okami!
Nice move by Sakuraba who clinches and pushes Okami against the cage
Yushin Okami pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Yushin Okami
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Okami is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Okami in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yushin Okami tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
Okami fails to take Sakuraba down and both man are still clinching
Yushin Okami tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Yushin Okami to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Okami is with is back on the ground now.
Okami's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Yushin Okami can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Yushin Okami's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yushin Okami is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Yushin Okami manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Okami
Sakuraba shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Okami's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Okami's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Sakuraba is locking that North South Choke...
Okami pushes Kazushi Sakuraba forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Okami's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Okami tries to cover his face,
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Okami is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yushin Okami.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls Yushin Okami to his stomach and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Okami's face with those brutal elbows! Okami needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Okami
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his arm under Yushin Okami's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Okami struggles to free himself
Okami struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Yushin Okami can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:44 Round 4
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 7/31 (23%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Sakuraba el destructo numinero los en chaciao. Whatever that means.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!