Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2012 13:34:59 GMT -5
Hitomi Akano doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Kyra Gracie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Hitomi Akano is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Akano blocks that. It was easy!
Solid jabs from Kyra Gracie.
Akano defends.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gracie is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Gracie pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gracie jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Kyra Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie pushes Akano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Akano is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Mario Yamasaki 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gracie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gracie is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie grab one of Hitomi Akano's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Hitomi Akano landed hard on her back
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gracie is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Gracie moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Akano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kyra Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Kyra Gracie pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Akano gets hold of a leg and trips Gracie to the mat!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Kyra Gracie regains full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Hitomi Akano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Akano is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Akano's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gracie is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kyra Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
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 2:50 in the 2 round
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg...
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to get her arm under Hitomi Akano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Hitomi Akano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Akano struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
Akano's Nose is beginning to swell
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano struggles to free herself
That Neck Crank from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Hitomi Akano easily defends the attempt.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kyra Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Akano's right thigh
Akano hyper-extended her leg
Gracie is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Hitomi Akano is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Gracie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Gracie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gracie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to breaks Kyra Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Akano pushes Kyra Gracie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie decides to jump inside Akano's guard.
Akano didn't see that coming. Gracie is in open guard over Akano now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Gracie steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She 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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Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gracie wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
Tremendous strikes from Akano!
Gracie blocks with confidence
Kyra Gracie jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kyra Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Kyra Gracie caliber.
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Akano is covering herself! Gracie tries to force the situation and Akano clumsily gives her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Gracie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Gracie has one hook in and keeps working!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Akano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Akano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Gracie is locking that RNC...
Crippling lock!
Gracie secures the lock while Hitomi Akano taps... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (RNC) at 3:57 Round 4
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/11 (9%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Stamina made 100% of the difference here. Akano ran out of stamina completely and a second later, Gracie submitted her. Done deal. Get your stamina up to win fights.
Kyra Gracie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Hitomi Akano is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Akano blocks that. It was easy!
Solid jabs from Kyra Gracie.
Akano defends.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gracie is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Gracie pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gracie jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Kyra Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie pushes Akano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Akano is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Mario Yamasaki 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gracie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gracie is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gracie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie grab one of Hitomi Akano's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Hitomi Akano landed hard on her back
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gracie is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Gracie moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Akano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Kyra Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Kyra Gracie pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Akano gets hold of a leg and trips Gracie to the mat!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Kyra Gracie regains full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Hitomi Akano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Gracie
Akano is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Akano's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gracie
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gracie is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kyra Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie tries to escape from closed guard...
Gracie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
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 2:50 in the 2 round
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kyra Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg...
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to get her arm under Hitomi Akano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Hitomi Akano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Akano struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie is locking that Neck Crank...
Akano's Nose is beginning to swell
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano struggles to free herself
That Neck Crank from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Hitomi Akano easily defends the attempt.
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kyra Gracie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Akano's right thigh
Akano hyper-extended her leg
Gracie is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Hitomi Akano is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Gracie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gracie.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Gracie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gracie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to breaks Kyra Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Akano pushes Kyra Gracie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie decides to jump inside Akano's guard.
Akano didn't see that coming. Gracie is in open guard over Akano now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Gracie steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She 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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Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gracie wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
Tremendous strikes from Akano!
Gracie blocks with confidence
Kyra Gracie jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kyra Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Kyra Gracie caliber.
Akano has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Akano control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Akano
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Akano
Gracie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gracie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Akano is covering herself! Gracie tries to force the situation and Akano clumsily gives her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano
Gracie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Gracie has one hook in and keeps working!
Gracie is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Akano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Akano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Gracie is locking that RNC...
Crippling lock!
Gracie secures the lock while Hitomi Akano taps... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (RNC) at 3:57 Round 4
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/11 (9%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 661 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Stamina made 100% of the difference here. Akano ran out of stamina completely and a second later, Gracie submitted her. Done deal. Get your stamina up to win fights.