Post by The Sandmen on Jun 8, 2017 6:52:16 GMT -5
Hisae Watanabe raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Tecia Torres looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tecia Torres attempts a sweep single...
Tecia Torres catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Tiny Tornado.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe measures the resilience of The Tiny Tornado's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Tiny Tornado blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The Tiny Tornado is trying to counter now!
The Tiny Tornado gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hisae Watanabe! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hisae Watanabe doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Tecia Torres fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Watanabe's face!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Watanabe from the side mount!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Tecia Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres hooks Watanabe's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hisae Watanabe manages to kick The Tiny Tornado away and scrambles on top!
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Watanabe fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Hisae Watanabe and The Tiny Tornado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Tiny Tornado is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Watanabe Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to move on the ground and shows Tecia Torres a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Watanabe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to show some ground skills
The Tiny Tornado uses her strength to keep The Tiny Tornado at a disadvantage
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Watanabe's being punished here!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres isolates Hisae Watanabe's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hisae Watanabe is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The Tiny Tornado misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Watanabe tries to show some ground skills
Hisae Watanabe put The Tiny Tornado in half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Watanabe
Tecia Torres tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Tecia Torres manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres hooks Watanabe's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hisae Watanabe manages to kick The Tiny Tornado away and scrambles on top!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
The Tiny Tornado measures the resilience of Watanabe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Watanabe's side.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres launches a few punches to Watanabe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Watanabe tries to cover her face,
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe tries to stand up!
The Tiny Tornado doesn't allow her!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe tries to stand up!
The Tiny Tornado doesn't allow her!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Hisae Watanabe postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe tries to open The Tiny Tornado's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hisae Watanabe. The Tiny Tornado is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Watanabe's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Crippling lock!
Watanabe's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Hisae Watanabe postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Tiny Tornado rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Tecia Torres tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe swings and The Tiny Tornado has to retreat
Tecia Torres tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The Tiny Tornado is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Hisae Watanabe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tecia Torres's cheek! The Tiny Tornado stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The Tiny Tornado grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Tecia Torres is unable to take her down
The Tiny Tornado misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tecia Torres launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Hisae Watanabe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tecia Torres's cheek! The Tiny Tornado stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while The Tiny Tornado is on the ground on her back
The Tiny Tornado tries to hit Hisae Watanabe with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Watanabe steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Watanabe is standing while The Tiny Tornado is on the ground on her back
The Tiny Tornado tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Tecia Torres is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado checks it.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
The Tiny Tornado is worried!
High kick from Hisae Watanabe!
The Tiny Tornado seems to be done!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tecia Torres attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Tiny Tornado clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Tiny Tornado's knee!
The Tiny Tornado hyper-extended her leg
Body kick by Tecia Torres...
is blocked.
Watanabe pushes Tecia Torres and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hisae Watanabe launches a body shot
The Tiny Tornado dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Tiny Tornado's jaw!
Watanabe fires low kicks
punishing The Tiny Tornado's legs repeatedly.
A right hand from Tecia Torres
makes Watanabe stumble back!
Low kick by Tecia Torres to maintain her distance.
That hits Hisae Watanabe's ankle
Hisae Watanabe's mind is definitely in the fight, The Tiny Tornado just got nailed! Hisae Watanabe saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Tiny Tornado is going to have a headache after this one.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Watanabe launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Tiny Tornado!
The Tiny Tornado ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tecia Torres seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
High kick from Hisae Watanabe!
The Tiny Tornado seems to be done!
Hisae Watanabe turns out the lights for The Tiny Tornado! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
The Tiny Tornado's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Tiny Tornado has a small cut in her Mouth
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by KO (High kick) at 3:37 Round 2
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Tecia Torres
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 14/15 (93%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 236 s
Torres early, Watanabe later. Wins for Watanabe and the fans.
Tecia Torres looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tecia Torres attempts a sweep single...
Tecia Torres catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Tiny Tornado.
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe measures the resilience of The Tiny Tornado's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Tiny Tornado blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The Tiny Tornado is trying to counter now!
The Tiny Tornado gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hisae Watanabe! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hisae Watanabe doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Tecia Torres fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Watanabe's face!
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
Tecia Torres is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Watanabe from the side mount!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Tecia Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres hooks Watanabe's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hisae Watanabe manages to kick The Tiny Tornado away and scrambles on top!
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Watanabe fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Hisae Watanabe and The Tiny Tornado engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Tiny Tornado is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Watanabe Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to move on the ground and shows Tecia Torres a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Watanabe's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to show some ground skills
The Tiny Tornado uses her strength to keep The Tiny Tornado at a disadvantage
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Watanabe's being punished here!
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres isolates Hisae Watanabe's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hisae Watanabe is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The Tiny Tornado misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Watanabe tries to show some ground skills
Hisae Watanabe put The Tiny Tornado in half guard.
Tecia Torres is in half guard over Watanabe
Tecia Torres tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Tecia Torres manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Tecia Torres hooks Watanabe's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hisae Watanabe manages to kick The Tiny Tornado away and scrambles on top!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
The Tiny Tornado measures the resilience of Watanabe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Watanabe's side.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres launches a few punches to Watanabe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Watanabe tries to cover her face,
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe tries to stand up!
The Tiny Tornado doesn't allow her!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe tries to stand up!
The Tiny Tornado doesn't allow her!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Hisae Watanabe postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tecia Torres gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe tries to open The Tiny Tornado's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Hisae Watanabe. The Tiny Tornado is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Tecia Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Watanabe's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Crippling lock!
Watanabe's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Hisae Watanabe postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado
Watanabe is in open guard over The Tiny Tornado... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Tiny Tornado rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. 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 Quicken Loans Arena (Cleveland, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Tecia Torres tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe swings and The Tiny Tornado has to retreat
Tecia Torres tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The Tiny Tornado is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tecia Torres is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Tecia Torres in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Hisae Watanabe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tecia Torres's cheek! The Tiny Tornado stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The Tiny Tornado grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Tecia Torres is unable to take her down
The Tiny Tornado misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tecia Torres launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Hisae Watanabe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Tiny Tornado blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Tecia Torres's cheek! The Tiny Tornado stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while The Tiny Tornado is on the ground on her back
The Tiny Tornado tries to hit Hisae Watanabe with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Watanabe steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Watanabe is standing while The Tiny Tornado is on the ground on her back
The Tiny Tornado tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Tecia Torres is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
The Tiny Tornado checks it.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
The Tiny Tornado is worried!
High kick from Hisae Watanabe!
The Tiny Tornado seems to be done!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tecia Torres attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Tiny Tornado clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Tiny Tornado's knee!
The Tiny Tornado hyper-extended her leg
Body kick by Tecia Torres...
is blocked.
Watanabe pushes Tecia Torres and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hisae Watanabe launches a body shot
The Tiny Tornado dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Tiny Tornado's jaw!
Watanabe fires low kicks
punishing The Tiny Tornado's legs repeatedly.
A right hand from Tecia Torres
makes Watanabe stumble back!
Low kick by Tecia Torres to maintain her distance.
That hits Hisae Watanabe's ankle
Hisae Watanabe's mind is definitely in the fight, The Tiny Tornado just got nailed! Hisae Watanabe saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Tiny Tornado is going to have a headache after this one.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Watanabe launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches The Tiny Tornado!
The Tiny Tornado ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tecia Torres seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
High kick from Hisae Watanabe!
The Tiny Tornado seems to be done!
Hisae Watanabe turns out the lights for The Tiny Tornado! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
The Tiny Tornado's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Tiny Tornado has a small cut in her Mouth
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by KO (High kick) at 3:37 Round 2
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 220 s
Statistics: Tecia Torres
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 14/15 (93%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 236 s
Torres early, Watanabe later. Wins for Watanabe and the fans.