Post by The Sandmen on Jun 19, 2013 16:15:50 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jason MacDonald looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jason MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at MacDonald.
MacDonald answers with solid punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking MacDonald's attemp of grappling
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Jason MacDonald struggles a bit before breaking Sakuraba's attemp of grappling
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
MacDonald goes to the body...
his punches graze Sakuraba's arm.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Pitty-pat punches from MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't flinch.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches MacDonald!
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches MacDonald!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The kick just misses.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Sakuraba ducks under...
MacDonald steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Jason MacDonald brings Kazushi Sakuraba down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! MacDonald tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald 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.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for MacDonald.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Jason MacDonald while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sakuraba steps forward
Jason MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
MacDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Kazushi Sakuraba with a right hand.
Sakuraba steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jason MacDonald paws at Sakuraba.
Sakuraba answers with solid punches!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba avoids getting cornered.
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba avoids getting cornered.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
MacDonald sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jason MacDonald is on his back after that attempt
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald steps forward
Sakuraba feints.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises MacDonald with a double overhooks!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a knee while holding MacDonald's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits MacDonald in the abdomen
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
MacDonald climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
MacDonald decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba did not see that coming! Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Jason MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sakuraba wraps his legs while he holds Jason MacDonald's head... Tight guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
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.
MacDonald pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald is launching some bone breaking punches to Sakuraba's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Kazushi Sakuraba's eyes.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
punishing MacDonald's legs repeatedly.
MacDonald hyper-extended his left leg
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at MacDonald.
MacDonald swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Nice punches from Kazushi Sakuraba.
MacDonald staggers backwards. Sakuraba wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
A high kick from Jason MacDonald
misses badly. MacDonald slips and falls!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sakuraba moves backwards and circles around Jason MacDonald.
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald screams in pain and taps! Dan Miragliotta forces Sakuraba to break the lock.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Kneebar) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 22/30 (73%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 11/36 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/15 (20%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 277 s
Sakuraba showed why he is a legit top 10 fighter in this division. He absorbed Jason's offence early, and fought back with good offence of his own later. His ridiculous toughness makes him REALLY hard to beat, and gives him an advantage in A LOT of fights. A few tweaks to his offense and this guy could be a monster...but his team neglects him.
Jason MacDonald looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jason MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at MacDonald.
MacDonald answers with solid punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles a bit before breaking MacDonald's attemp of grappling
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Jason MacDonald struggles a bit before breaking Sakuraba's attemp of grappling
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
MacDonald goes to the body...
his punches graze Sakuraba's arm.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
Kazushi Sakuraba just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kazushi Sakuraba's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Sakuraba's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Pitty-pat punches from MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't flinch.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches MacDonald!
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Kazushi Sakuraba takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sakuraba launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches MacDonald!
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The kick just misses.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Sakuraba ducks under...
MacDonald steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Sakuraba manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Jason MacDonald brings Kazushi Sakuraba down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sakuraba is covering himself! MacDonald tries to force the situation and Sakuraba clumsily gives his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald 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.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Sakuraba control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for MacDonald.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Jason MacDonald while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sakuraba steps forward
Jason MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
MacDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Kazushi Sakuraba with a right hand.
Sakuraba steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jason MacDonald paws at Sakuraba.
Sakuraba answers with solid punches!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba avoids getting cornered.
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Sakuraba with punches
Sakuraba avoids getting cornered.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
MacDonald sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jason MacDonald is on his back after that attempt
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald steps forward
Sakuraba feints.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises MacDonald with a double overhooks!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a knee while holding MacDonald's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits MacDonald in the abdomen
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba moves on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Sakuraba uses his strength to keep Sakuraba at a disadvantage
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
MacDonald climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
MacDonald decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba did not see that coming! Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
As the fight continues it seems that Jason MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald pushes Sakuraba's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sakuraba wraps his legs while he holds Jason MacDonald's head... Tight guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sakuraba struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
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.
MacDonald pushes off of Kazushi Sakuraba and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sakuraba holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald is launching some bone breaking punches to Sakuraba's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Kazushi Sakuraba's eyes.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
Sakuraba fires low kicks
punishing MacDonald's legs repeatedly.
MacDonald hyper-extended his left leg
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at MacDonald.
MacDonald swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Nice punches from Kazushi Sakuraba.
MacDonald staggers backwards. Sakuraba wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
A high kick from Jason MacDonald
misses badly. MacDonald slips and falls!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sakuraba moves backwards and circles around Jason MacDonald.
Crisp uppercut by Sakuraba followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald screams in pain and taps! Dan Miragliotta forces Sakuraba to break the lock.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Kneebar) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 22/30 (73%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 11/36 (31%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/15 (20%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 277 s
Sakuraba showed why he is a legit top 10 fighter in this division. He absorbed Jason's offence early, and fought back with good offence of his own later. His ridiculous toughness makes him REALLY hard to beat, and gives him an advantage in A LOT of fights. A few tweaks to his offense and this guy could be a monster...but his team neglects him.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!