Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2015 8:34:08 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Josh Koscheck raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Kazushi Sakuraba stumbles back.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
A bad move from Kazushi Sakuraba
allows Koscheck to land a solid head kick.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right cheek
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sakuraba is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Koscheck's moves.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sakuraba is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Sakuraba misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Josh Koscheck isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sakuraba locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Koscheck unil he can pull his arm free! Koscheck lost his dominant position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Sakuraba time to recover. Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Kazushi Sakuraba
glances off Koscheck's arms.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Koscheck sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Sakuraba laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Elbows) at 4:17 Round 1
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Sakuraba working on getting his groove back; Koscheck had his in this game.
Josh Koscheck raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Crisp uppercut by Koscheck followed by a hard jab
Kazushi Sakuraba stumbles back.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
A bad move from Kazushi Sakuraba
allows Koscheck to land a solid head kick.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Right cheek
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Koscheck moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sakuraba is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Koscheck's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Koscheck manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Sakuraba seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Koscheck's moves.
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Sakuraba has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sakuraba is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Sakuraba misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba with one hook in
Josh Koscheck isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sakuraba locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Koscheck unil he can pull his arm free! Koscheck lost his dominant position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Sakuraba time to recover. Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Kazushi Sakuraba
glances off Koscheck's arms.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Koscheck sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sakuraba's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left eye
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Koscheck is in rear mount over Sakuraba
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sakuraba is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Sakuraba laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Forehead
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (Elbows) at 4:17 Round 1
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 135 s
Sakuraba working on getting his groove back; Koscheck had his in this game.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!