Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 21:24:27 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba! Kazushi Sakuraba! This is what the people are chanting here.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster breaths deeply while on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to The American Gangster's ribs.
That hit The American Gangster who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chael Sonnen cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
The American Gangster uses his strength to keep The American Gangster at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster sits over his knees and pushes away The Gracie Hunter's leg!
The Gracie Hunter closes his legs around Chael Sonnen's leg. The American Gangster is not able to move away now!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
The American Gangster only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Hard blow to The Gracie Hunter's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Gracie Hunter's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen sits high on Kazushi Sakuraba's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Gracie Hunter's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in The Gracie Hunter's eyes...
The American Gangster is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
The Gracie Hunter tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The American Gangster and it cost him top position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
The American Gangster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over The Gracie Hunter's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
The American Gangster cartwheels towards The Gracie Hunter!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
The American Gangster slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster catch Kazushi Sakuraba's left arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to escape from closed guard...
The American Gangster struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Chael Sonnen has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Chael Sonnen is measuring The Gracie Hunter with his jab.
The Gracie Hunter isn't fazed.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba has seen better days.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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,
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
The American Gangster doesn't want to free his opponent and The Gracie Hunter continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has The American Gangster controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The American Gangster is unable to move under The Gracie Hunter control.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has The American Gangster controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The American Gangster is unable to move under The Gracie Hunter control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The American Gangster jumps and tries to free his leg! The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
The Gracie Hunter switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The American Gangster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The American Gangster is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The American Gangster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The American Gangster moves forward and holds The Gracie Hunter
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Chael Sonnen throw The Gracie Hunter to the mat like a ragdoll
The American Gangster is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
The American Gangster moves backwards and gestures for Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
The Gracie Hunter climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches The Gracie Hunter.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chael Sonnen jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
The American Gangster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Chael Sonnen pushes away The Gracie Hunter trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Gracie Hunter stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
The Gracie Hunter only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chael Sonnen was tooling Kazushi Sakuraba for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kazushi Sakuraba lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The American Gangster is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
The American Gangster uses his strength to keep The American Gangster at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The American Gangster.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
The American Gangster is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid shot from Kazushi Sakuraba to the body.
The American Gangster blocks in time.
Good leg kicks from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen defends with ease.
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Gracie Hunter in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Terrible one sided match... The Gracie Hunter was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The American Gangster pulls his arm out of danger.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chael Sonnen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The American Gangster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The American Gangster who put distance between them
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Gracie Hunter's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/32 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
The rasslers rassled.
Chael Sonnen doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster breaths deeply while on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to The American Gangster's ribs.
That hit The American Gangster who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Chael Sonnen cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
The American Gangster uses his strength to keep The American Gangster at a disadvantage
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster sits over his knees and pushes away The Gracie Hunter's leg!
The Gracie Hunter closes his legs around Chael Sonnen's leg. The American Gangster is not able to move away now!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
The American Gangster only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kazushi Sakuraba is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Hard blow to The Gracie Hunter's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster is in closed guard... The Gracie Hunter tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Gracie Hunter's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Gracie Hunter's ribs.
The Gracie Hunter is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The Gracie Hunter has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Kazushi Sakuraba has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
The American Gangster tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put The Gracie Hunter in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen sits high on Kazushi Sakuraba's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Gracie Hunter's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in The Gracie Hunter's eyes...
The American Gangster is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
The Gracie Hunter tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chael Sonnen and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The American Gangster and it cost him top position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
The American Gangster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over The Gracie Hunter's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Gracie Hunter misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
The American Gangster cartwheels towards The Gracie Hunter!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
The American Gangster slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster catch Kazushi Sakuraba's left arm and tries a kimura
Kazushi Sakuraba holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to escape from closed guard...
The American Gangster struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Chael Sonnen has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Chael Sonnen is measuring The Gracie Hunter with his jab.
The Gracie Hunter isn't fazed.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. The Gracie Hunter quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba has seen better days.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Gracie Hunter.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster 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 The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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,
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter struggles on the ground and tries to break Chael Sonnen's guard...
The American Gangster doesn't want to free his opponent and The Gracie Hunter continues in closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the closed guard
Kazushi Sakuraba any adventage in the ground.
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Kazushi Sakuraba to his stomach and takes his back!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has The American Gangster controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The American Gangster is unable to move under The Gracie Hunter control.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter has The American Gangster controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The American Gangster is unable to move under The Gracie Hunter control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Kazushi Sakuraba's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The American Gangster.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Gracie Hunter goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The American Gangster jumps and tries to free his leg! The Gracie Hunter doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kazushi Sakuraba work his BJJ game.
The Gracie Hunter switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The American Gangster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The American Gangster is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The American Gangster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The American Gangster moves forward and holds The Gracie Hunter
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Chael Sonnen throw The Gracie Hunter to the mat like a ragdoll
The American Gangster is standing while The Gracie Hunter is on the ground on his back
The American Gangster moves backwards and gestures for Kazushi Sakuraba to stand up.
The Gracie Hunter climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Gracie Hunter grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster 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 open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around The Gracie Hunter
He succeeds!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The Gracie Hunter is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chael Sonnen controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Chael Sonnen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches The Gracie Hunter.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chael Sonnen jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The American Gangster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
The American Gangster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Chael Sonnen pushes away The Gracie Hunter trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Gracie Hunter stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
The Gracie Hunter only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Chael Sonnen is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chael Sonnen was tooling Kazushi Sakuraba for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kazushi Sakuraba lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The American Gangster is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to show some ground skills
The American Gangster uses his strength to keep The American Gangster at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The American Gangster.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
The American Gangster is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid shot from Kazushi Sakuraba to the body.
The American Gangster blocks in time.
Good leg kicks from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Chael Sonnen defends with ease.
The Gracie Hunter clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
The American Gangster launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Gracie Hunter is holding Chael Sonnen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
The American Gangster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Gracie Hunter in the side of the head
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter tries to close his guard around The American Gangster
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Terrible one sided match... The Gracie Hunter was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Kazushi Sakuraba overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The American Gangster pulls his arm out of danger.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
The Gracie Hunter moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chael Sonnen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The American Gangster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The American Gangster who put distance between them
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
The American Gangster throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid shots!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over The Gracie Hunter
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Gracie Hunter's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
The American Gangster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on The Gracie Hunter.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The Gracie Hunter is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chael Sonnen pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/32 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
The rasslers rassled.
