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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Barnet's chin.
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187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba looks for a takedown but Barnet sprawls well.
Barnet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sakuraba tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnet is in Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba has his foot on Barnet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnet works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Barnet is controlling him.
Sakuraba tries to strike from the bottom.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakuraba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barnet has his hands clasped together but Sakuraba extends and breaks Barnet's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakuraba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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