Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2017 9:34:07 GMT -5
Marloes Coenen looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Rin Nakai glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Coenen and Nakai move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Coenen!
Some big punches are landing!
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to turn away and scramble out. Marloes Coenen takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Coenen is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Rin Nakai spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Nakai blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Body kick by Rin Nakai...
is blocked.
Coenen begins to launch a barrage of punches over Nakai
this is getting worse and worse for Nakai
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
Coenen is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Coenen launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nakai stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Crushing shot to Coenen's body! She's holding her side
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rin Nakai cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Rin Nakai and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches Coenen.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coenen's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Marloes Coenen to fight back!
Marloes Coenen sits up and gets an arm around Nakai's neck!
Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen back to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
As the fight continues it seems that Marloes Coenen is taking the best of the fight.
Nakai is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Coenen suddenly holds Rin Nakai's arm and tries an armbar!
Nakai can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Rin Nakai is in Coenen open guard now
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Marloes Coenen can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nakai launches a furious hook!
Coenen ducks under and pushes Rin Nakai creating some space.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Coenen in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Marloes Coenen is in Nakai open guard now
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Marloes Coenen moves aside looking for a counter...
Rin Nakai and Coenen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nakai steps backwards away from Marloes Coenen. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marloes Coenen was tooling Rin Nakai for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rin Nakai lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rin Nakai!
Coenen ducks under...
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing Coenen to pull guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. Coenen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rin Nakai is on her feet again.
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 Marloes Coenen.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Coenen follows Rin Nakai
only to get counter punched in a big way! Coenen needs to stop playing Rin Nakai's game or she'll get knocked out!
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Nakai ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Marloes Coenen slips out. Nakai quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marloes Coenen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Marloes Coenen is standing now.
Coenen is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai launches an up-kick intended for Marloes Coenen's head...
It lands flush with Marloes Coenen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Coenen is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Coenen opts to jump inside Nakai's guard.
Nakai didn't see that coming. Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai now.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen looks to be in very good shape.
Coenen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
Nakai breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Marloes Coenen hooks Nakai's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Coenen is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Marloes Coenen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Coenen seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Marloes Coenen hooks Nakai's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Nakai jumps and tries to free her leg! Coenen doesn't allow this but Rin Nakai is able to get half guard here.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai pushes Coenen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Coenen wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rin Nakai cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Coenen's ribs
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Rin Nakai is opening up on Coenen and raining down combinations!
Coenen doesn't look worried as she defends.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coenen's ribs.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coenen's side.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Marloes Coenen in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A bunch of leg kicks from Rin Nakai
are bothering her opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A right hand from Marloes Coenen
makes Nakai stumble back!
Nakai's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nakai fires low kicks
punishing Coenen's legs repeatedly.
Nice punch by Rin Nakai
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Coenen decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Marloes Coenen paws at Nakai.
Nakai answers with solid punches!
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Nakai climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nakai is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Coenen tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Marloes Coenen is on her feet again.
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
Nakai breaks free.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Coenen tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
Rin Nakai wraps her arms around Coenen's arms and counters the punches.
Coenen misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rin Nakai can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai tries to open up Coenen with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Coenen is trying to block them with her hands...
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Coenen's eyes...
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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.
Nakai throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rin Nakai just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Coenen may be in trouble!
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rin Nakai chases Coenen and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Coenen steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Marloes Coenen throws an uppercut
Nakai slips it.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coenen's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Marloes Coenen and moves to half guard
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Not a desiderable position that Coenen is in now. Rin Nakai is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Marloes Coenen to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Coenen has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Coenen control.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Coenen has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Rin Nakai isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Coenen locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Rin Nakai unil she can pull her arm free! Nakai lost her dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rin Nakai, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Rin Nakai
that nearly tags Coenen.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Marloes Coenen moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of Coenen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen down and prevents her attempts to escape
John McCarthy 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.
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Coenen's left thigh
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Coenen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Coenen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coenen is countered by Rin Nakai.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coenen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nakai's guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marloes Coenen! She is reversed and nor Rin Nakai is on half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nakai pulls her arm out of danger.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Nakai only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Marloes Coenen with a right hand.
Coenen steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Coenen's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rin Nakai, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Rin Nakai is in Coenen open guard now
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Marloes Coenen to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Nakai has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Rin Nakai throws her leg over Marloes Coenen's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Rin Nakai's rear naked choke attempt!
Marloes Coenen frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Rin Nakai and ends up on top!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Coenen locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Rin Nakai unil she can pull her arm free! Nakai lost her dominant position.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coenen is covering herself! Nakai tries to force the situation and Coenen clumsily gives her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Coenen! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Coenen 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 Coenen with one hook in
Coenen is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Coenen holds Rin Nakai's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Coenen in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
Rin Nakai wraps her arms around Coenen's arms and counters the punches.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai hovers above Coenen
Good punches to Coenen's body.
Coenen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai suddenly holds Marloes Coenen's arm and tries an armbar!
Coenen can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates Marloes Coenen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marloes Coenen is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates Marloes Coenen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marloes Coenen is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Split decision
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 30/56 (54%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1046 s
Great, close fight. Coenen dominated early, got a good advantage. But RIn came on strong late, and came back and made a REALLY damned close fight. Enjoyed.
Rin Nakai glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Coenen and Nakai move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Coenen!
Some big punches are landing!
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to turn away and scramble out. Marloes Coenen takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Coenen is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Rin Nakai spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Nakai blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Body kick by Rin Nakai...
is blocked.
Coenen begins to launch a barrage of punches over Nakai
this is getting worse and worse for Nakai
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
Coenen is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Coenen launches a hook to the body
Bang! Nakai stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Crushing shot to Coenen's body! She's holding her side
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rin Nakai cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marloes Coenen holds Rin Nakai and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches Coenen.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coenen's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Marloes Coenen to fight back!
Marloes Coenen sits up and gets an arm around Nakai's neck!
Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen back to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
As the fight continues it seems that Marloes Coenen is taking the best of the fight.
Nakai is in closed guard... Coenen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Marloes Coenen is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Coenen suddenly holds Rin Nakai's arm and tries an armbar!
Nakai can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Rin Nakai is in Coenen open guard now
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Marloes Coenen can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nakai launches a furious hook!
Coenen ducks under and pushes Rin Nakai creating some space.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Coenen in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Marloes Coenen is in Nakai open guard now
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Marloes Coenen moves aside looking for a counter...
Rin Nakai and Coenen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nakai steps backwards away from Marloes Coenen. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marloes Coenen was tooling Rin Nakai for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rin Nakai lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rin Nakai!
Coenen ducks under...
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing Coenen to pull guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Coenen attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. Coenen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rin Nakai is on her feet again.
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 Marloes Coenen.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Coenen follows Rin Nakai
only to get counter punched in a big way! Coenen needs to stop playing Rin Nakai's game or she'll get knocked out!
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Nakai ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Marloes Coenen slips out. Nakai quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marloes Coenen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Marloes Coenen is standing now.
Coenen is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai launches an up-kick intended for Marloes Coenen's head...
It lands flush with Marloes Coenen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Coenen is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Coenen opts to jump inside Nakai's guard.
Nakai didn't see that coming. Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai now.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen looks to be in very good shape.
Coenen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
Nakai breaks free.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Marloes Coenen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Marloes Coenen hooks Nakai's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Coenen is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Marloes Coenen runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Coenen seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Marloes Coenen hooks Nakai's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Coenen away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Nakai jumps and tries to free her leg! Coenen doesn't allow this but Rin Nakai is able to get half guard here.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai pushes Coenen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Coenen wraps her legs while she holds Rin Nakai's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rin Nakai cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Coenen's ribs
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy 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.
Rin Nakai is opening up on Coenen and raining down combinations!
Coenen doesn't look worried as she defends.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Coenen's ribs.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coenen's side.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Marloes Coenen in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A bunch of leg kicks from Rin Nakai
are bothering her opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A right hand from Marloes Coenen
makes Nakai stumble back!
Nakai's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nakai fires low kicks
punishing Coenen's legs repeatedly.
Nice punch by Rin Nakai
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Coenen decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Marloes Coenen paws at Nakai.
Nakai answers with solid punches!
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Coenen is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Nakai climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nakai is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Coenen tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Marloes Coenen is on her feet again.
Coenen is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
Nakai breaks free.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Coenen tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
Rin Nakai wraps her arms around Coenen's arms and counters the punches.
Coenen misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Marloes Coenen in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rin Nakai can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai tries to open up Coenen with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Coenen is trying to block them with her hands...
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Coenen's eyes...
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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.
Nakai throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rin Nakai just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Coenen may be in trouble!
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rin Nakai chases Coenen and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Coenen steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Marloes Coenen throws an uppercut
Nakai slips it.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Coenen's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Marloes Coenen and moves to half guard
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Not a desiderable position that Coenen is in now. Rin Nakai is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Marloes Coenen to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Coenen has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Coenen control.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Coenen has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Rin Nakai isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Coenen locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Rin Nakai unil she can pull her arm free! Nakai lost her dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rin Nakai, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Rin Nakai
that nearly tags Coenen.
Coenen is trying to counter now!
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Marloes Coenen moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of Coenen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen down and prevents her attempts to escape
John McCarthy 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.
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Coenen's left thigh
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Coenen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Coenen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coenen is countered by Rin Nakai.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Coenen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Nakai's guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marloes Coenen! She is reversed and nor Rin Nakai is on half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nakai pulls her arm out of danger.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Marloes Coenen breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Marloes Coenen takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Nakai only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Nakai showing excellent timing, blasts Marloes Coenen with a right hand.
Coenen steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Nakai pushes Marloes Coenen and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Coenen's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marloes Coenen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rin Nakai, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Marloes Coenen's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Coenen
Nakai struggles on the ground and tries to break Marloes Coenen's guard...
Rin Nakai is in Coenen open guard now
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Coenen
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Marloes Coenen to her stomach and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Nakai has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Rin Nakai throws her leg over Marloes Coenen's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Rin Nakai's rear naked choke attempt!
Marloes Coenen frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Rin Nakai and ends up on top!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Coenen locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Rin Nakai unil she can pull her arm free! Nakai lost her dominant position.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Coenen tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Coenen
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Coenen is covering herself! Nakai tries to force the situation and Coenen clumsily gives her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Coenen! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Coenen 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 Coenen with one hook in
Coenen is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Coenen holds Rin Nakai's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Coenen in half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Marloes Coenen uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Nakai misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
Rin Nakai wraps her arms around Coenen's arms and counters the punches.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marloes Coenen shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Marloes Coenen breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai hovers above Coenen
Good punches to Coenen's body.
Coenen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nakai suddenly holds Marloes Coenen's arm and tries an armbar!
Coenen can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Coenen is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates Marloes Coenen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marloes Coenen is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Rin Nakai isolates Marloes Coenen's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marloes Coenen is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Marloes Coenen launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Marloes Coenen by Split decision
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 30/56 (54%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1046 s
Great, close fight. Coenen dominated early, got a good advantage. But RIn came on strong late, and came back and made a REALLY damned close fight. Enjoyed.