Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2017 7:30:18 GMT -5
Rin Nakai 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.
Cat Zingano doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Nakai and Zingano move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Rin Nakai
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rin Nakai pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Zingano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakai can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Rin Nakai doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano and Nakai engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano won't budge, forcing Nakai to pull guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Nakai
Zingano is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cat Zingano can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai looks to posture up and open Cat Zingano's guard...
Rin Nakai forces Cat Zingano to open her guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Nakai's face
Nakai shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's chin with an uppercut while Nakai lands some great crosses.
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Rin Nakai charges at Zingano throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Zingano is rocked!
Cat Zingano throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Zingano swings again, only to get countered once more! Zingano is looking bad here!
Rin Nakai chases Zingano and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Zingano steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nakai.
It looks like Zingano was hit by a bus!
Rin Nakai circles around Zingano
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Rin Nakai.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Zingano tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Zingano tries to grapple
Nakai moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Rin Nakai
Nakai counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Rin Nakai attempts to cut off Zingano with punches
Zingano reels from the strikes.
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Nakai ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai charges at Zingano throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Zingano is rocked!
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Left eye
Nakai wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rin Nakai slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Nakai with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Zingano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Nakai into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rin Nakai fakes a move and moves laterally.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Zingano stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Rin Nakai is coming in again!
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Several good body shots
land on Zingano.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Rin Nakai.
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Round 3
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Rin Nakai launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Zingano blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cat Zingano's cheek! Zingano stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Rin Nakai!
Nakai is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Nakai opts to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Rin Nakai!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Rin Nakai pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Nakai jumps and tries to free her leg! Zingano doesn't allow this but Rin Nakai is able to get half guard here.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
Nakai sits over her knees and pushes away Zingano's leg!
Rin Nakai is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Cat Zingano's arm and tries an armbar!
Nakai launches a couple of strikes with her heels over Cat Zingano's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Zingano taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Submission (Armbar) at 1:55 Round 3
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/21 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Note to self – “making a clinch-fighter perform well is hard work. Stay the course, though. You’ll get there.” I feel like I will have to keep coming back to this message a lot, based on this dismal clinch performance (or lack there-of). Seriously, 0/2 clinch strikes in 12 minutes Cat? Come the fuck on, man! It’s literally the only thing you are being asked to do offensively.
Cat Zingano doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
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Nakai and Zingano move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Rin Nakai
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rin Nakai pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Zingano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Nakai can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Rin Nakai doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano and Nakai engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano won't budge, forcing Nakai to pull guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Nakai
Zingano is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cat Zingano can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai looks to posture up and open Cat Zingano's guard...
Rin Nakai forces Cat Zingano to open her guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Nakai's face
Nakai shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Zingano
Nakai is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's chin with an uppercut while Nakai lands some great crosses.
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Rin Nakai charges at Zingano throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Zingano is rocked!
Cat Zingano throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Zingano swings again, only to get countered once more! Zingano is looking bad here!
Rin Nakai chases Zingano and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Zingano steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nakai.
It looks like Zingano was hit by a bus!
Rin Nakai circles around Zingano
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Rin Nakai.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Zingano
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Zingano tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Zingano tries to grapple
Nakai moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Rin Nakai
Nakai counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Rin Nakai attempts to cut off Zingano with punches
Zingano reels from the strikes.
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Nakai ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai charges at Zingano throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Zingano is rocked!
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Left eye
Nakai wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rin Nakai slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Nakai with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Zingano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Nakai into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rin Nakai fakes a move and moves laterally.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Zingano stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Rin Nakai is coming in again!
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Several good body shots
land on Zingano.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Rin Nakai.
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Round 3
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Rin Nakai launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Zingano blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cat Zingano's cheek! Zingano stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Rin Nakai!
Nakai is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Nakai opts to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano now.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Cat Zingano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Rin Nakai!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Zingano
Rin Nakai pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Nakai jumps and tries to free her leg! Zingano doesn't allow this but Rin Nakai is able to get half guard here.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Zingano
Nakai sits over her knees and pushes away Zingano's leg!
Rin Nakai is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Nakai fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Cat Zingano's arm and tries an armbar!
Nakai launches a couple of strikes with her heels over Cat Zingano's face and then launches herself backwards with all her might! Zingano taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Submission (Armbar) at 1:55 Round 3
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/21 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Note to self – “making a clinch-fighter perform well is hard work. Stay the course, though. You’ll get there.” I feel like I will have to keep coming back to this message a lot, based on this dismal clinch performance (or lack there-of). Seriously, 0/2 clinch strikes in 12 minutes Cat? Come the fuck on, man! It’s literally the only thing you are being asked to do offensively.