Post by The Sandmen on Mar 6, 2012 15:58:56 GMT -5
Sakuraba enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Sam Stout 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 glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stout and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stout launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sakuraba stops that one with his ribs!
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.
Sakuraba and Sam Stout are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Stout face and hooks Stout leg
Sam Stout is on his back after that trip
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Stout shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stout measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sam Stout tries to better his position on the ground...
Stout is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
Stout's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout rolls him over and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Sam Stout in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Stout's neck!
Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Sam Stout slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Sam Stout slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stout is able to break the lock.
Stout is trying to counter now!
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Sam Stout...
Sam Stout takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sam Stout rolls over himself and stands up while Kazushi Sakuraba rolls on his back.
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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sam Stout fires an unorthodox punch to Sakuraba's torso
that goes wide.
Stout misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bad move from Sam Stout
allows Sakuraba to land a solid head kick.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Sam Stout tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Stout dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Stout showing excellent timing, blasts Kazushi Sakuraba with a right hand.
Sakuraba steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Stout seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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.
Sam Stout 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.
Stout is swinging for the fences!
Sakuraba backpedals and creates space. Sam Stout is asking him if he is going to fight!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stout
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba swings...
hard impact to Stout's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Stout's left thigh
Stout hyper-extended his left leg
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stout launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba blocks.
Stout avoids a dangerous strike from Sakuraba
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
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 Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sam Stout manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stout moves on the ground
Stout cannot take advantage in the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He succeeds!
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stout is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba sits high on Sam Stout's chest and pulls his leg underneath Stout's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Stout tries to roll out. He's too quick for Kazushi Sakuraba and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sakuraba and it cost him top position.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Stout in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Sam Stout seems frustrated.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Kazushi Sakuraba!
That one almost breaks Stout's chin! He is knocked down!
Sakuraba is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Sam Stout to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Sam Stout is standing now.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Stout doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Stout forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Sam Stout
miss their mark.
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
Sam Stout dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stout has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stout tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Stout only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sakuraba is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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.
Sakuraba grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Sam Stout manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Stout launches a few weak punches
Sakuraba blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout 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 half guard over Stout
Sam Stout tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Sam Stout spins out and gets back to his feet.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking Stout's attemp of grappling
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.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Chin
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Stout has a small cut in his Chin
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Stout's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Left cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sakuraba blocks that. It was easy!
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Stout's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Sam Stout's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sam Stout can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (Swollen eye) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 6/27 (22%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Nice effort tonight from Sam Stout who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Kazushi Sakuraba. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Just the fight the people at Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) want to see! People are cheering the fighters!
Sam Stout 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 glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Stout and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stout launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sakuraba stops that one with his ribs!
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.
Sakuraba and Sam Stout are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba hammers Stout face and hooks Stout leg
Sam Stout is on his back after that trip
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Stout shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stout measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Stout shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sam Stout tries to better his position on the ground...
Stout is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
Stout's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Sam Stout rolls him over and takes his back!
Stout is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Sakuraba has Stout controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is cooling the fight on the ground
Sam Stout is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Sam Stout in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sam Stout hovers above Sakuraba
Good punches to Sakuraba's body.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba sits up and gets an arm around Stout's neck!
Stout pushes Kazushi Sakuraba back to the ground.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Sam Stout slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Sam Stout slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stout is able to break the lock.
Stout is trying to counter now!
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Kazushi Sakuraba uses some of his skill by jumping out of Stout's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Sam Stout...
Sam Stout takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sam Stout rolls over himself and stands up while Kazushi Sakuraba rolls on his back.
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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sam Stout fires an unorthodox punch to Sakuraba's torso
that goes wide.
Stout misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bad move from Sam Stout
allows Sakuraba to land a solid head kick.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Sam Stout tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a body shot
Stout dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Stout showing excellent timing, blasts Kazushi Sakuraba with a right hand.
Sakuraba steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
Stout seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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.
Sam Stout 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.
Stout is swinging for the fences!
Sakuraba backpedals and creates space. Sam Stout is asking him if he is going to fight!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stout
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba swings...
hard impact to Stout's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Stout's left thigh
Stout hyper-extended his left leg
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stout launches a furious low kick!
Sakuraba blocks.
Stout avoids a dangerous strike from Sakuraba
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Right cheek
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Stout
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 Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Stout's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sam Stout manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Sam Stout is in open guard over Sakuraba
Stout moves on the ground
Stout cannot take advantage in the ground
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Stout
He succeeds!
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Stout is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stout is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Sam Stout
Kazushi Sakuraba sits high on Sam Stout's chest and pulls his leg underneath Stout's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Stout tries to roll out. He's too quick for Kazushi Sakuraba and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sakuraba and it cost him top position.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Stout in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Sam Stout seems frustrated.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Kazushi Sakuraba!
That one almost breaks Stout's chin! He is knocked down!
Sakuraba is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Sam Stout to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Sam Stout is standing now.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Stout doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Stout forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Sam Stout
miss their mark.
Here comes Kazushi Sakuraba with a vicious middle kick!
Sam Stout dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stout has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stout tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Sakuraba struggles and protects himself.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sam Stout goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Stout only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Sakuraba is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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.
Sakuraba grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Sam Stout manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Stout launches a few weak punches
Sakuraba blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout 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 half guard over Stout
Sam Stout tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Sam Stout spins out and gets back to his feet.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking Stout's attemp of grappling
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.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Chin
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Stout has a small cut in his Chin
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Stout's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Left cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sakuraba blocks that. It was easy!
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Stout's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Sam Stout's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sam Stout can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (Swollen eye) at 4:17 Round 3
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 6/27 (22%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 408 s
Nice effort tonight from Sam Stout who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Kazushi Sakuraba. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Just the fight the people at Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) want to see! People are cheering the fighters!
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!