Post by The Sandmen on Feb 16, 2014 13:55:13 GMT -5
Frodo Khasbulaev looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Hayato Sakurai raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Hayato Sakurai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Hayato Sakurai leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frodo
Mach shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo tries to take Hayato Sakurai down... Mach stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mach's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Mach tries to take Frodo Khasbulaev down... Frodo stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frodo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Mach pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Frodo Khasbulaev's face!
Hayato Sakurai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mach has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai pushes away Frodo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frodo stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Mach
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai attempts a sweep single...
Hayato Sakurai catches Frodo Khasbulaev's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mach.
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Mach struggles on the ground and tries to break Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Hayato Sakurai is in Frodo open guard now
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mach struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frodo's being punished here!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mach blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo Khasbulaev against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mach jumps and tries to free his leg! Frodo doesn't allow this but Hayato Sakurai is able to get half guard here.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Frodo has Mach controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mach is unable to move under Frodo control.
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Mach is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hayato Sakurai!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hayato Sakurai is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mach grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hayato Sakurai
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to pass to half guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mach looks to work from half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls Frodo Khasbulaev to his stomach and takes his back!
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai hovers above Frodo
Good punches to Frodo's body.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to get his arm under Frodo Khasbulaev's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frodo Khasbulaev's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frodo Khasbulaev easily defends the attempt.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Mach tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frodo! Mach has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with one hook in
Mach has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frodo.
Frodo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with one hook in
Mach has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frodo.
Nicely done! Mach now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with two hooks in
Frodo is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and moves laterally.
Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mach's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frodo
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hayato Sakurai doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mach fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev throws up a triangle attempt!
Hayato Sakurai postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Hayato Sakurai tries to take advantage...
Mach tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frodo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Mach sits over his knees and pushes away Frodo's leg!
Hayato Sakurai is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frodo's face!
Frodo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev 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
Mach tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Mach studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mach jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hayato Sakurai pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mach struggles and launches a few punches to Frodo's head
Those punches are hitting! Frodo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Hayato Sakurai
Frodo Khasbulaev fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hayato Sakurai sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frodo Khasbulaev is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mach into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to better his position on the ground...
Mach breaks the closed guard of Frodo Khasbulaev and moves to half guard
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mach's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's right arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls Frodo Khasbulaev to his stomach and takes his back!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Frodo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hayato Sakurai's punches
Frodo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mach.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frodo and Mach circle around the center of the cage.
Mach throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Good movement from Frodo
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frodo Khasbulaev! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
A left hook from Mach
grazes the chin of Frodo.
Mach showing excellent timing, blasts Frodo Khasbulaev with a right hand.
Great hook by Hayato Sakurai! Frodo Khasbulaev is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mach is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Hayato Sakurai steps back and allows Frodo to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frodo Khasbulaev is standing now.
Nice punches from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Even nicer blocks from Mach.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frodo launches a stiff jab!
Mach ducks that one.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frodo Khasbulaev! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mach launches a kick
Frodo checks it and keeps distance.
Frodo pushes Hayato Sakurai and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hayato Sakurai and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mach is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Mach
Frodo is in open guard over Mach... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mach rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Hayato Sakurai tries to take advantage...
Mach tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Hayato Sakurai...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev rolls him over and takes his back!
Frodo is in rear mount over Mach
Mach has Frodo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Mach manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frodo
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo moves backwards and Hayato Sakurai is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mach decides to launch some tentative punches
Frodo Khasbulaev takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frodo and Mach circle around the center of the cage.
Mach is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Frodo's jaw!
Frodo Khasbulaev leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mach
Mach wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mach tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Mach!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Mach!
Hayato Sakurai is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frodo and pushes him away!
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A punch from Frodo Khasbulaev
whizzes past Mach.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hayato Sakurai doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hayato Sakurai can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mach's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Mach
Frodo is in closed guard... Mach tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mach's side.
Hard blow to Mach's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Mach's ribs.
Mach blocks those punches
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to escape from the full mount...
Hayato Sakurai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Hayato Sakurai sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hayato Sakurai looks to pass to mount...
Mach slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frodo Khasbulaev.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's right arm and tries a kimura
Mach is locking that kimura...
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's left arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Hayato Sakurai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frodo's face!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
Frodo Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
Frodo hold his own hand and breaks Mach's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hayato Sakurai.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frodo tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mach showing excellent timing, blasts Frodo Khasbulaev with a right hand.
Great hook by Hayato Sakurai! Frodo Khasbulaev is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mach is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Mach moves backwards and gestures for Frodo Khasbulaev to stand up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his feet again.
Hayato Sakurai moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Frodo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frodo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frodo stumbles backwards staggered and Hayato Sakurai launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Frodo is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Mario Yamasaki is asking Frodo to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Frodo.
Frodo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Hayato Sakurai by TKO (Punches) at 4:43 Round 4
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 5/21 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Let me start what I am sure will be a constant barrage of Lord of the Rings jokes with this guy. It's a damn good thing this Frodo wasn't responsible for the One Ring, or Middle Earth would have been fucked. He did nothing, and did a super job at it. Sakurai used a lot of stamina in this one, so that might be an issue down the road, but for now, can you really complain about a performance that diverse and dominating?
Hayato Sakurai raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts a sweep single...
Hayato Sakurai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Hayato Sakurai leans forwards and tries to grapple with Frodo
Mach shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo tries to take Hayato Sakurai down... Mach stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mach's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Mach tries to take Frodo Khasbulaev down... Frodo stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Frodo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Mach pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Frodo Khasbulaev's face!
Hayato Sakurai moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mach has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hayato Sakurai pushes away Frodo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frodo stumbles backwards and Hayato Sakurai circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Mach
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai attempts a sweep single...
Hayato Sakurai catches Frodo Khasbulaev's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mach.
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Mach struggles on the ground and tries to break Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Hayato Sakurai is in Frodo open guard now
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mach struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frodo's being punished here!
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mach blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo Khasbulaev against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mach jumps and tries to free his leg! Frodo doesn't allow this but Hayato Sakurai is able to get half guard here.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Frodo has Mach controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mach is unable to move under Frodo control.
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Mach is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hayato Sakurai!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Mach breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hayato Sakurai is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mach grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hayato Sakurai
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to pass to half guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mach looks to work from half guard.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mach who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls Frodo Khasbulaev to his stomach and takes his back!
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai hovers above Frodo
Good punches to Frodo's body.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to get his arm under Frodo Khasbulaev's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frodo Khasbulaev's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frodo Khasbulaev easily defends the attempt.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo
Mach tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Frodo! Mach has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with one hook in
Mach has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frodo.
Frodo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with one hook in
Mach has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Frodo.
Nicely done! Mach now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mach is in rear mount over Frodo with two hooks in
Frodo is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and moves laterally.
Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mach's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frodo
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hayato Sakurai doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mach fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Frodo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo tries to close his guard around Mach
He is not able to do it
Hayato Sakurai is in open guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev throws up a triangle attempt!
Hayato Sakurai postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Hayato Sakurai tries to take advantage...
Mach tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Mach positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Frodo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Hayato Sakurai is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Mach sits over his knees and pushes away Frodo's leg!
Hayato Sakurai is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frodo's face!
Frodo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev 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
Mach tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Mach studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mach jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Hayato Sakurai pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mach struggles and launches a few punches to Frodo's head
Those punches are hitting! Frodo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mach is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Hayato Sakurai
Frodo Khasbulaev fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hayato Sakurai sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frodo Khasbulaev is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mach into his guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Hayato Sakurai is in closed guard over Frodo
Hayato Sakurai tries to better his position on the ground...
Mach breaks the closed guard of Frodo Khasbulaev and moves to half guard
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mach's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard.
Hayato Sakurai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's right arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Hayato Sakurai rolls Frodo Khasbulaev to his stomach and takes his back!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Frodo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hayato Sakurai's punches
Frodo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mach.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frodo and Mach circle around the center of the cage.
Mach throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Good movement from Frodo
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frodo Khasbulaev! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
A left hook from Mach
grazes the chin of Frodo.
Mach showing excellent timing, blasts Frodo Khasbulaev with a right hand.
Great hook by Hayato Sakurai! Frodo Khasbulaev is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mach is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Hayato Sakurai steps back and allows Frodo to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frodo Khasbulaev is standing now.
Nice punches from Frodo Khasbulaev.
Even nicer blocks from Mach.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frodo launches a stiff jab!
Mach ducks that one.
Frodo clumsily fails here and it's time for Hayato Sakurai to fight back!
Hayato Sakurai fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Frodo Khasbulaev! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Mach launches a kick
Frodo checks it and keeps distance.
Frodo pushes Hayato Sakurai and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hayato Sakurai and Frodo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mach is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Mach
Frodo is in open guard over Mach... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mach rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Hayato Sakurai tries to take advantage...
Mach tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frodo Khasbulaev breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo Khasbulaev looks to mount Hayato Sakurai...
Frodo Khasbulaev slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Hayato Sakurai
Hayato Sakurai tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev rolls him over and takes his back!
Frodo is in rear mount over Mach
Mach has Frodo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Mach manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Frodo
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frodo moves backwards and Hayato Sakurai is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mach decides to launch some tentative punches
Frodo Khasbulaev takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frodo and Mach circle around the center of the cage.
Mach is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Frodo's jaw!
Frodo Khasbulaev leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mach
Mach wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mach tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Mach!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Mach!
Hayato Sakurai is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frodo and pushes him away!
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
A punch from Frodo Khasbulaev
whizzes past Mach.
Mach is trying to counter now!
Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hayato Sakurai doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Mach is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Hayato Sakurai looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Hayato Sakurai slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hayato Sakurai can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mach's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Mach
Hayato Sakurai attempts to move to full guard
Hayato Sakurai manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Mach
Frodo is in closed guard... Mach tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mach's side.
Hard blow to Mach's mid-section, he seems hurt
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Deep breaths from Frodo Khasbulaev who tries a hammer punch to Mach's ribs.
Mach blocks those punches
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to escape from the full mount...
Hayato Sakurai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hayato Sakurai is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Mach blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Hayato Sakurai sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hayato Sakurai looks to pass to mount...
Mach slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frodo Khasbulaev.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's right arm and tries a kimura
Mach is locking that kimura...
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and shows Hayato Sakurai a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frodo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Hayato Sakurai in his guard...
Hayato Sakurai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach catch Frodo Khasbulaev's left arm and tries a kimura
Frodo Khasbulaev holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo measures the resilience of Mach's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mach blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hayato Sakurai looks to counter!
Hayato Sakurai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Frodo's face!
Hayato Sakurai is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Mach fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Frodo's eyes...
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
Frodo Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Hayato Sakurai appears to be unbreakable
Frodo hold his own hand and breaks Mach's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Hayato Sakurai.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frodo tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Hayato Sakurai
Frodo tries to stand up!
Mach doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mach showing excellent timing, blasts Frodo Khasbulaev with a right hand.
Great hook by Hayato Sakurai! Frodo Khasbulaev is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mach is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Mach moves backwards and gestures for Frodo Khasbulaev to stand up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his feet again.
Hayato Sakurai moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Frodo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frodo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frodo stumbles backwards staggered and Hayato Sakurai launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Frodo is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Mario Yamasaki is asking Frodo to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Frodo.
Frodo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Hayato Sakurai by TKO (Punches) at 4:43 Round 4
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 5/21 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 682 s
Statistics: Hayato Sakurai
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/16 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Let me start what I am sure will be a constant barrage of Lord of the Rings jokes with this guy. It's a damn good thing this Frodo wasn't responsible for the One Ring, or Middle Earth would have been fucked. He did nothing, and did a super job at it. Sakurai used a lot of stamina in this one, so that might be an issue down the road, but for now, can you really complain about a performance that diverse and dominating?