Post by The Sandmen on Jan 2, 2016 17:29:26 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Semtex 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.
Semtex tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Semtex stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sakuraba stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Semtex ducks that one.
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Sakuraba 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 struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Sakuraba's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Paul Daley to the ground from the clinch...
Semtex shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Semtex blocks Kazushi Sakuraba's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Paul Daley slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Paul Daley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Semtex gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kazushi Sakuraba! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't defend himself!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Paul Daley looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Semtex catch Kazushi Sakuraba's right arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Paul Daley pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley charges at Sakuraba throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Paul Daley.
Sakuraba staggers backwards. Semtex wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Paul Daley is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paul Daley!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Sakuraba to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Sakuraba.
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Punch) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Daley landed some punches and that's about all it takes if he's on form. Sakurabi was less on form and did less and won less. He threw a kick though...so there's that. Anyone see Aoki vs. Sakuraba over the holidays?
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Semtex 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.
Semtex tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Semtex stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sakuraba stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Semtex ducks that one.
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sakuraba may be in trouble!
Sakuraba 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 struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Sakuraba's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Paul Daley to the ground from the clinch...
Semtex shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Semtex blocks Kazushi Sakuraba's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sakuraba's being punished here!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Paul Daley slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Paul Daley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Semtex launches a kick to Sakuraba's thigh
Loud pop!
Sakuraba hyper-extended his left leg
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Semtex uses his strength to keep Semtex at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Semtex gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kazushi Sakuraba! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't defend himself!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Paul Daley looks to pass to mount...
Semtex slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
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 Semtex's moves.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to escape from the full mount...
Paul Daley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Paul Daley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Paul Daley looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Semtex catch Kazushi Sakuraba's right arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Paul Daley pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Paul Daley is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paul Daley charges at Sakuraba throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Paul Daley.
Sakuraba staggers backwards. Semtex wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Semtex is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Paul Daley is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paul Daley!
Sakuraba is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Sakuraba to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Sakuraba.
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Punch) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/9 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 179 s
Daley landed some punches and that's about all it takes if he's on form. Sakurabi was less on form and did less and won less. He threw a kick though...so there's that. Anyone see Aoki vs. Sakuraba over the holidays?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!