Post by The Sandman on Mar 31, 2022 10:03:24 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Kazushi Sakuraba comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Gracie Hunter and Gay Guard circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags The Gracie Hunter.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter works on the ground with his fingers over Gay Guard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Gay Guard
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks Gegard Mousasi 's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gay Guard clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Gay Guard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and shows Gegard Mousasi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Gracie Hunter's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Gracie Hunter's being punished here!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Pitty-pat punches from Gay Guard
They're bothering The Gracie Hunter even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Gegard Mousasi looks to pass to mount...
The Gracie Hunter creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gay Guard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gay Guard's guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Gay Guard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gay Guard rolls and he's now on half guard over Kazushi Sakuraba. Nice reversal.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gay Guard spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gay Guard is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 3:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba and Gay Guard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gay Guard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gay Guard misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter checks it.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gay Guard goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gay Guard is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Gay Guard breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Gracie Hunter tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Gay Guard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gay Guard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Gay Guard.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Gay Guard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gay Guard throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba circles around Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gay Guard.
Gay Guard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Gay Guard breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Gracie Hunter is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Gracie Hunter is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gay Guard struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Gegard Mousasi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Gay Guard breaks free.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gay Guard pulls his arm out of danger.
Gay Guard is trying to counter now!
Gay Guard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Blocked by The Gracie Hunter.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Gay Guard steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Gay Guard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gay Guard is trying to counter now!
Gay Guard launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
Loud pop!
The Gracie Hunter hyper-extended his left leg
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Gegard Mousasi hooks The Gracie Hunter's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Gay Guard away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gay Guard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Gracie Hunter's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gay Guard and The Gracie Hunter circle around the center of the cage.
Gay Guard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Middle kick from Gay Guard.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kazushi Sakuraba! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Gay Guard with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gay Guard goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Gay Guard hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Gay Guard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gay Guard misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Gay Guard is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gay Guard's eyes...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
John McCarthy breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Gay Guard didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 2:38 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
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Kazushi Sakuraba looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Kazushi Sakuraba comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Gracie Hunter and Gay Guard circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags The Gracie Hunter.
The Gracie Hunter is trying to counter now!
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter works on the ground with his fingers over Gay Guard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Gay Guard
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter blocks Gegard Mousasi 's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gay Guard clumsily fails here and it's time for Kazushi Sakuraba to fight back!
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around Gay Guard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and shows Gegard Mousasi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Gracie Hunter's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Gracie Hunter's being punished here!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Pitty-pat punches from Gay Guard
They're bothering The Gracie Hunter even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gay Guard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Gegard Mousasi looks to pass to mount...
The Gracie Hunter creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gay Guard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gay Guard's guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Gay Guard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gay Guard rolls and he's now on half guard over Kazushi Sakuraba. Nice reversal.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gay Guard spins out, but Kazushi Sakuraba was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gay Guard is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 3:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba and Gay Guard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gay Guard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter 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.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gay Guard misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter checks it.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gay Guard goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gay Guard is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) is cheering him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Gracie Hunter's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to show some ground skills
Gegard Mousasi put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a kimura
Gay Guard breaks the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Gracie Hunter tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to The Gracie Hunter's cheek from the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
The Gracie Hunter is in open guard over Gay Guard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gay Guard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Gay Guard.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Gay Guard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gegard Mousasi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gay Guard throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba circles around Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gay Guard.
Gay Guard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Gay Guard breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Gracie Hunter is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Gracie Hunter is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Gegard Mousasi 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Gracie Hunter is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gay Guard struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi 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 The Gracie Hunter's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Gegard Mousasi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Gay Guard breaks free.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gay Guard pulls his arm out of danger.
Gay Guard is trying to counter now!
Gay Guard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Blocked by The Gracie Hunter.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Gay Guard steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Gracie Hunter into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Gay Guard
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... Gay Guard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gay Guard is trying to counter now!
Gay Guard launches a kick to The Gracie Hunter's thigh
Loud pop!
The Gracie Hunter hyper-extended his left leg
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Gegard Mousasi hooks The Gracie Hunter's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to kick Gay Guard away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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 Arctic Winter Games Arena (Iqaluit, Nunavut) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gay Guard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Gracie Hunter's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The Gracie Hunter moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gay Guard and The Gracie Hunter circle around the center of the cage.
Gay Guard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Middle kick from Gay Guard.
The Gracie Hunter receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kazushi Sakuraba! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is measuring Gay Guard with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The Gracie Hunter steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gegard Mousasi launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gay Guard goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
The Gracie Hunter is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Gay Guard hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Gay Guard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Gay Guard
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Gracie Hunter looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Gay Guard
Gay Guard measures the resilience of The Gracie Hunter's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Gracie Hunter blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gay Guard misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gay Guard tries to stand up!
The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow him!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Gay Guard is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
The Gracie Hunter suddenly holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gay Guard's eyes...
That Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
John McCarthy breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's lock! This is over! Gay Guard didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Armbar) at 2:38 Round 4
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/29 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Generic write-up comment #18.
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