Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2012 16:55:12 GMT -5
Hitomi Akano looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jennifer Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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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Hitomi Akano and Jennifer Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tate.
Akano is holding Jennifer Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Tate
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Tate...
Jennifer Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Tate misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Tate's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Akano is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Jennifer Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Hitomi Akano shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Hitomi Akano breaks that americana attempt!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Jennifer Tate in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Jennifer Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Jennifer Tate's guard...
Jennifer Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Akano is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Tate in her guard...
Hitomi Akano moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano throws up a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Tate is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Akano's guard.
Akano did not see that coming! Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano now.
Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hitomi Akano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Tate moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Akano is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Akano moves backwards and gestures for Jennifer Tate to stand up.
Jennifer Tate is on her feet again.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jennifer Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Tate dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Quick hook by Jennifer Tate
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Tate shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Jennifer Tate
that stun Akano.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
Jennifer Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano jumps over her opponent and tries to close a flying triangle!
Tate sprawls and leaps forward, launching her opponent agains the mat.
Tate is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Tate is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Jennifer Tate isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jennifer Tate lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Akano is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Tate.
Nice punches.
Jennifer Tate goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Jennifer Tate runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right eye
Jennifer Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Jennifer Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Jennifer Tate sits up and gets an arm around Akano's neck!
Akano pushes Jennifer Tate back to the ground.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano pushes Jennifer Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jennifer Tate struggles not allowing Hitomi Akano improve her position.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Akano is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Tate is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punches from Jennifer Tate.
Akano staggers backwards. Tate wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jennifer Tate goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Jennifer Tate runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Akano is holding Jennifer Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Tate
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Tate...
Jennifer Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Akano is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Jennifer Tate is on her feet again.
Tate is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Tate moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Tate steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Tate swings...
hard impact to Akano's face!
Jennifer Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jennifer Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Jennifer Tate is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Tate slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Tate looks to counter!
Jennifer Tate opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Akano's guard.
Akano didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Akano now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Jennifer Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Tate who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tate who put distance between them
Tate tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tate is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Tate struggles and launches a few punches to Akano's head
Those punches are hitting! Akano covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Tate is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tate catches an ankle and Akano is tripped to the mat!
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Tate is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Jennifer Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate tries to open Akano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jennifer Tate. Akano is unable to cover herself now!
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate hooks Akano's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akano hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Akano struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Jennifer Tate's lock! This is over! Akano didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jennifer Tate by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 342 s
Statistics: Jennifer Tate
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 349 s
Another one-sided affair. Think this is setting the stage for the whole event? Stamina issues also a tiny bit present in this one. Fix those, fighters be better, overall.
Jennifer Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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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Hitomi Akano and Jennifer Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tate.
Akano is holding Jennifer Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Tate
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Tate...
Jennifer Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Tate misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Tate's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Akano is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Jennifer Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Hitomi Akano shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Hitomi Akano breaks that americana attempt!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Jennifer Tate in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Jennifer Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Jennifer Tate's guard...
Jennifer Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Tate
Akano is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Tate is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Tate in her guard...
Hitomi Akano moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano throws up a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Tate is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Tate tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tate decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Akano's guard.
Akano did not see that coming! Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano now.
Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hitomi Akano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Tate moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Akano is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Akano moves backwards and gestures for Jennifer Tate to stand up.
Jennifer Tate is on her feet again.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jennifer Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Tate dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Quick hook by Jennifer Tate
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Tate shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some nice shots from Jennifer Tate
that stun Akano.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
Jennifer Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Akano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Tate is in open guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano jumps over her opponent and tries to close a flying triangle!
Tate sprawls and leaps forward, launching her opponent agains the mat.
Tate is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Tate is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Jennifer Tate isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jennifer Tate lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Akano is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Tate.
Nice punches.
Jennifer Tate goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Jennifer Tate runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right eye
Jennifer Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Jennifer Tate overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Jennifer Tate sits up and gets an arm around Akano's neck!
Akano pushes Jennifer Tate back to the ground.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano pushes Jennifer Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Jennifer Tate struggles not allowing Hitomi Akano improve her position.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Akano is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Tate is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punches from Jennifer Tate.
Akano staggers backwards. Tate wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jennifer Tate goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Jennifer Tate runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Akano is holding Jennifer Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Tate
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Tate...
Jennifer Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Tate
Akano is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Jennifer Tate is on her feet again.
Tate is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Tate moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Tate steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Tate swings...
hard impact to Akano's face!
Jennifer Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jennifer Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Jennifer Tate is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Tate slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Tate slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Tate looks to counter!
Jennifer Tate opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Akano's guard.
Akano didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Akano now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Jennifer Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Tate who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Tate is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tate who put distance between them
Tate tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tate is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Tate struggles and launches a few punches to Akano's head
Those punches are hitting! Akano covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Tate is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tate catches an ankle and Akano is tripped to the mat!
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Tate is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Jennifer Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Akano's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Jennifer Tate is in closed guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate tries to open Akano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jennifer Tate. Akano is unable to cover herself now!
Jennifer Tate is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Tate hooks Akano's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Akano hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Akano struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Jennifer Tate's lock! This is over! Akano didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jennifer Tate by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 342 s
Statistics: Jennifer Tate
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 349 s
Another one-sided affair. Think this is setting the stage for the whole event? Stamina issues also a tiny bit present in this one. Fix those, fighters be better, overall.