Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2014 8:17:28 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Hardy looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw looks to be in very good shape.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Hardy controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! The Outlaw has one hook in and keeps working!
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kazushi Sakuraba blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sakuraba holds Dan Hardy's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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. Dan Hardy spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Outlaw
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes off of Dan Hardy and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards but Kazushi Sakuraba chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Dan Hardy's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
The Outlaw blocks and pushes his opponent.
Dan Hardy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Outlaw steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Outlaw is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. The Outlaw is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Outlaw is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
The Outlaw moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at The Outlaw.
The Outlaw answers with solid punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Hardy throws a looping right hand...
Sakuraba moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Outlaw
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes The Outlaw into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Every time Dan Hardy attempts to get inside
Sakuraba misses with a low kick.
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
The Outlaw launches a furious hook!
That hits Sakuraba's chin like a wrecking ball! Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Dan Hardy's head...
It lands flush with Dan Hardy's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing The Outlaw to try something else.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sakuraba is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Outlaw dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Sakuraba from the ground!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Hardy!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds The Outlaw
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Dan Hardy's ribs!
Dan Hardy's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Dan Hardy to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba opts to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sakuraba misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. The Outlaw quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Dan Hardy to stand up.
Dan Hardy is on his feet again.
Dan Hardy and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Hardy is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The Outlaw receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Dan Hardy takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Outlaw wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips The Outlaw to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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The Outlaw is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:35 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!
Dan Hardy pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Hardy
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to The Outlaw's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Hardy embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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 The Outlaw
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll on the ground...
Sakuraba knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Dan Hardy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sakuraba catch Dan Hardy's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
The Outlaw struggles to free himself
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Dan Hardy holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Hardy
Solid shots!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
Sakuraba has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Outlaw.
Nicely done! Sakuraba now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards after that one!
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
That punishment by Kazushi Sakuraba has left The Outlaw staggered! Kazushi Sakuraba should try push forward now and finish this!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
The Outlaw is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Dan Hardy to stand up.
The Outlaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Back to the beginning! Dan Hardy is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
The Outlaw seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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Kazushi Sakuraba swings...
hard impact to The Outlaw's face!
Terrible one sided match... The Outlaw was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Hardy
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Hardy
well done The Outlaw falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba steps back and allows The Outlaw to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Hardy is standing now.
The Outlaw is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Outlaw wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sakuraba doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
The Outlaw seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
The Outlaw is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 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.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Dan Hardy's chest
what a move the impact sents The Outlaw to the fence
Crushing shot to The Outlaw's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! The Outlaw was not intelligently defending himself!
The Outlaw's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (High kick) at 1:52 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 16/28 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/20 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Kazushi completely Sakuraba'ed Dan Hardy here. Could not be much more surprised by the hick-kick finish though. i could have guessed about 20 different finishes for this one, and a high kick from Sakuraba would not be on that list.
Dan Hardy looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw looks to be in very good shape.
Sakuraba is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sakuraba's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Hardy controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sakuraba! The Outlaw has one hook in and keeps working!
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kazushi Sakuraba blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sakuraba holds Dan Hardy's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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. Dan Hardy spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Outlaw
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes off of Dan Hardy and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards but Kazushi Sakuraba chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Dan Hardy's face!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
The Outlaw blocks and pushes his opponent.
Dan Hardy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The Outlaw steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Outlaw is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. The Outlaw is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Outlaw is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
The Outlaw moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at The Outlaw.
The Outlaw answers with solid punches!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Hardy throws a looping right hand...
Sakuraba moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Outlaw
Sakuraba shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes The Outlaw into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Every time Dan Hardy attempts to get inside
Sakuraba misses with a low kick.
High kick from Kazushi Sakuraba!
He misses narrowly!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
The Outlaw launches a furious hook!
That hits Sakuraba's chin like a wrecking ball! Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Dan Hardy's head...
It lands flush with Dan Hardy's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba fights back with his feet, forcing The Outlaw to try something else.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sakuraba is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Outlaw dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Sakuraba from the ground!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Hardy!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds The Outlaw
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Dan Hardy's ribs!
Dan Hardy's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Dan Hardy to the mat
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba opts to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sakuraba misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. The Outlaw quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba is on his feet again.
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba moves backwards and gestures for Dan Hardy to stand up.
Dan Hardy is on his feet again.
Dan Hardy and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Hardy is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Middle kick from Sakuraba.
The Outlaw receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Sakuraba is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Dan Hardy takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw
Sakuraba is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Outlaw wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips The Outlaw to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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The Outlaw is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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.
The Outlaw tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:35 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!
Dan Hardy pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Hardy
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to The Outlaw's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes The Outlaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Hardy embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sakuraba who put distance between them
Several good body shots
are evaded by Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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 The Outlaw
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The Outlaw
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll on the ground...
Sakuraba knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Dan Hardy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sakuraba catch Dan Hardy's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Sakuraba is locking that kimura...
The Outlaw struggles to free himself
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
That kimura from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Dan Hardy holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
Sakuraba throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Hardy
Solid shots!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
Sakuraba has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Outlaw.
Nicely done! Sakuraba now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Sakuraba is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Sakuraba!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards after that one!
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
That punishment by Kazushi Sakuraba has left The Outlaw staggered! Kazushi Sakuraba should try push forward now and finish this!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
The Outlaw is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba creates space and allows Dan Hardy to stand up.
The Outlaw seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Back to the beginning! Dan Hardy is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
The Outlaw seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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Kazushi Sakuraba swings...
hard impact to The Outlaw's face!
Terrible one sided match... The Outlaw was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Hardy
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Hardy
well done The Outlaw falls hard on the mat
Sakuraba is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba steps back and allows The Outlaw to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Hardy is standing now.
The Outlaw is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Outlaw wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Sakuraba doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
The Outlaw seems staggered and Kazushi Sakuraba runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dan Hardy seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
The Outlaw is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sakuraba.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 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.
Sakuraba tries a flying knee towards Dan Hardy's chest
what a move the impact sents The Outlaw to the fence
Crushing shot to The Outlaw's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! The Outlaw was not intelligently defending himself!
The Outlaw's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by TKO (High kick) at 1:52 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 4/8 (50%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 16/28 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/20 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 422 s
Kazushi completely Sakuraba'ed Dan Hardy here. Could not be much more surprised by the hick-kick finish though. i could have guessed about 20 different finishes for this one, and a high kick from Sakuraba would not be on that list.
I was about to drop Hardy for something.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!