Post by The Sandmen on Dec 2, 2016 22:29:17 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jason MacDonald looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
MacDonald leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald catch Kazushi Sakuraba's left arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald circles around Sakuraba
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
2:44 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald 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 closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Herb Dean 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Sakuraba succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Jason MacDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! MacDonald doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
MacDonald is covering himself! Sakuraba tries to force the situation and MacDonald clumsily gives his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Sakuraba in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Sakuraba knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Nice punches from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Even nicer blocks from MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes MacDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sakuraba ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sakuraba is locking that armbar...
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
MacDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jason MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Jason MacDonald on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by MacDonald followed by a hard jab
Sakuraba deflects the blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. MacDonald 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.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
MacDonald moves to shoot
but Kazushi Sakuraba delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Sakuraba steps forward
MacDonald feints.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with MacDonald.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to MacDonald's face.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sakuraba's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
MacDonald ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Deep breaths from Jason MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in MacDonald open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
MacDonald struggles to free himself
MacDonald breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
MacDonald hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jason MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Jason MacDonald
misses badly. MacDonald slips and falls!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba decides to jump inside MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to MacDonald's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jason MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
MacDonald struggles to free himself
Sakuraba extends his hips and it's deep. Jason MacDonald taps! Smart move, Jason MacDonald could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:23 Round 5
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 906 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Jason MacDonald looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sakuraba is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sakuraba's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
MacDonald leans and gets Kazushi Sakuraba's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald catch Kazushi Sakuraba's left arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
MacDonald misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald circles around Sakuraba
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Sakuraba.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
2:44 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sakuraba from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald suddenly holds Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries an armbar!
Sakuraba can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald 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 closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Herb Dean 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
MacDonald is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sakuraba tries to escape from the closed guard
Sakuraba succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kazushi Sakuraba. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Jason MacDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sakuraba jumps and tries to free his leg! MacDonald doesn't allow this but Kazushi Sakuraba is able to get half guard here.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
MacDonald is covering himself! Sakuraba tries to force the situation and MacDonald clumsily gives his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Sakuraba controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Sakuraba in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Kazushi Sakuraba moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Sakuraba knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kazushi Sakuraba controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Nice punches from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Even nicer blocks from MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba shoots an incredible takedown!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald and Sakuraba engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Sakuraba.
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Round 3
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Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The two exchange wildly
Sakuraba is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Sakuraba looks to be in very good shape.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes MacDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sakuraba ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Sakuraba is locking that armbar...
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald steps forward
Kazushi Sakuraba catches him with an uppercut to the face!
MacDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Sakuraba's jaw!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jason MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
Sakuraba tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kazushi Sakuraba! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Sakuraba put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Jason MacDonald on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by MacDonald followed by a hard jab
Sakuraba deflects the blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald attempts a triangle from bottom! Kazushi Sakuraba slips out. MacDonald 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.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and moves laterally.
MacDonald moves to shoot
but Kazushi Sakuraba delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Sakuraba steps forward
MacDonald feints.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with MacDonald.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to MacDonald's face.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds MacDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Kazushi Sakuraba on top of him
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sakuraba's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
MacDonald ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Deep breaths from Jason MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba is in MacDonald open guard now
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
MacDonald struggles to free himself
MacDonald breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
MacDonald hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sakuraba
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
Sakuraba waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jason MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Kazushi Sakuraba is on half guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Jason MacDonald
misses badly. MacDonald slips and falls!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Kazushi Sakuraba's head...
It lands flush with Kazushi Sakuraba's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Sakuraba is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba decides to jump inside MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald didn't see that coming. Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to MacDonald's face!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jason MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kazushi Sakuraba can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sakuraba tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
MacDonald struggles to free himself
Sakuraba extends his hips and it's deep. Jason MacDonald taps! Smart move, Jason MacDonald could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:23 Round 5
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 19/27 (70%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 906 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!