Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2012 16:09:40 GMT -5
Takayo Hashi is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Lena Ovchynnikova is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Takayo Hashi and Lena Ovchynnikova touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:11 Round 1 and Ovchynnikova is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ovchynnikova and Hashi circle around the center of the cage.
Ovchynnikova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova hovers above Hashi
Good punches to Hashi's body.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Hashi tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ovchynnikova's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hashi
Hashi tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She is not able to do it
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova looks to be in very good shape.
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes Takayo Hashi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ovchynnikova jumps and tries to free her leg! Hashi doesn't allow this but Lena Ovchynnikova is able to get half guard here.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes Hashi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hashi rolls and she's now on half guard over Lena Ovchynnikova. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lena Ovchynnikova. 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.
Body kick by Lena Ovchynnikova...
just grazes her opponent.
Crushing shot to Hashi's body! She's holding her side
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
The two exchange wildly
Ovchynnikova is connecting with a few punches
Ovchynnikova decides to launch some tentative punches
Lena Ovchynnikova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ovchynnikova jumps and catches Takayo Hashi's arm and tries a flying armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hashi's eyes...
Ovchynnikova is locking that Flying submission...
That Flying submission from Lena Ovchynnikova appears to be unbreakable
Hashi breaks the lock and launches herself over Lena Ovchynnikova, winning side mount!
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Lena Ovchynnikova put Hashi in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Body shots by Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova covers up.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova sits up and gets an arm around Hashi's neck!
Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova back to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi passes momentarily but Lena Ovchynnikova regains half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi works on the ground with her fingers over Ovchynnikova's face
Ovchynnikova shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova breaths deeply while on the ground
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hashi struggles to free herself
Ovchynnikova is locking that Triangle Choke...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Hashi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to close the guard.
Ovchynnikova put Takayo Hashi in closed guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Takayo Hashi!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Hashi's abdomen
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi tries to roll on the ground...
Ovchynnikova knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Hashi breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi tries to roll to her side and trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hashi goes down.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Ovchynnikova is holding Takayo Hashi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Takayo Hashi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Takayo Hashi manages to switch to full guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Stand up! This is what Ovchynnikova's cornermen are shouting. Takayo Hashi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hashi launches a few weak punches
Ovchynnikova blocks them effectively.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Lena Ovchynnikova uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Lena Ovchynnikova uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi catch Lena Ovchynnikova's right arm and tries a kimura
Lena Ovchynnikova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Takayo Hashi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lena Ovchynnikova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Hashi into her guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hashi's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hashi pulls her arm out of danger.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Takayo Hashi!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hashi struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hashi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Takayo Hashi tries to roll to her side and trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ovchynnikova fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hashi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi rolls her over and takes her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova has Hashi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Lena Ovchynnikova takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Takayo Hashi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hashi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ovchynnikova leans and gets Takayo Hashi's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi is looking to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Lena Ovchynnikova manages to switch to full guard.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hashi jumps and tries to free her leg! Ovchynnikova doesn't allow this but Takayo Hashi is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lena Ovchynnikova.
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Round 3
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Hashi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lena Ovchynnikova didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount
Hashi succeeds
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the full mount...
Takayo Hashi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi launches a few punches to Ovchynnikova
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Ovchynnikova has a small cut in her Forehead
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lena Ovchynnikova shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks that americana attempt!
Hashi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lena Ovchynnikova to fight back!
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi sits high on Lena Ovchynnikova's chest and pulls her leg underneath Ovchynnikova's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Ovchynnikova tries to roll out. She's too quick for Takayo Hashi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hashi and it cost her top position.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ovchynnikova pushes Takayo Hashi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Lena Ovchynnikova put Hashi in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ovchynnikova is covering herself! Hashi tries to force the situation and Ovchynnikova clumsily gives her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ovchynnikova has Hashi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Hashi uses her strength to keep Hashi at a disadvantage
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi goes for an armbar!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks the lock and pushes away Takayo Hashi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Takayo Hashi. 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.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts a sweep single...
Takayo Hashi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Takayo Hashi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ovchynnikova goes down.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She is not able to do it
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova struggles not allowing Takayo Hashi improve her position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova struggles not allowing Takayo Hashi improve her position.
Takayo Hashi gets sloppy and Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take advantage...
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She is not able to do it
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She succeeds!
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Takayo Hashi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Body shots by Takayo Hashi
Solid blows to Ovchynnikova's abdomen.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Takayo Hashi controls the situation despite Lena Ovchynnikova efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hashi is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and launches herself over Lena Ovchynnikova
Great move by Hashi who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Takayo Hashi embrace and tries to move away...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ovchynnikova and Takayo Hashi are cliched up against the cage. Ovchynnikova steps for a throw
Hashi stays on her feet
Poorly executed technique. Takayo Hashi looks to counter!
Takayo Hashi attempts a sweep single...
Takayo Hashi catches Lena Ovchynnikova's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Hashi.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to escape from the closed guard
Hashi succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova attempts a triangle from bottom! Takayo Hashi slips out. Ovchynnikova quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Takayo Hashi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hashi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Hashi is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
Hashi doesn't allow her!
Hashi is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Hashi opts to jump inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova didn't see that coming. Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova now.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova throws up a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ovchynnikova clumsily fails here and it's time for Takayo Hashi to fight back!
Hashi tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Takayo Hashi in her guard.
Takayo Hashi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Deep breaths from Lena Ovchynnikova who tries a hammer punch to Hashi's ribs.
That hit Hashi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to better her position on the ground...
Hashi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the full mount...
Takayo Hashi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to pass to mount...
Hashi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lena Ovchynnikova.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi goes for an armbar!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks the lock and pushes away Takayo Hashi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Takayo Hashi. 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.
Ovchynnikova launches a flurry of punches
Hashi slips out of danger.
Ovchynnikova moves forward looking for some action
Takayo Hashi struggles a bit before breaking Ovchynnikova's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ovchynnikova is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Hashi is smart enough to block that one.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hashi won't budge, forcing Ovchynnikova to pull guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi struggles on the ground and tries to break Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi is in Ovchynnikova open guard now
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hashi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova misses a step and Takayo Hashi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hashi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Stand up! This is what Ovchynnikova's cornermen are shouting. Takayo Hashi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Pitty-pat punches from Hashi
They're bothering Ovchynnikova even though they aren't hurting her.
There is a small laceration on Lena Ovchynnikova's Left eye
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hashi who is in full mount! Ovchynnikova is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Takayo Hashi.
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Round 5
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Hashi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lena Ovchynnikova is measuring Hashi with her jab.
Hashi isn't fazed.
Hashi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hashi is clinching with Ovchynnikova.
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Takayo Hashi embrace and tries to move away...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lena Ovchynnikova launches a few punches towards Hashi's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Hashi seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Hashi is trying to counter now!
Takayo Hashi throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Ovchynnikova is being hit hard here!
Takayo Hashi pushes away Ovchynnikova trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ovchynnikova stumbles backwards and Takayo Hashi circles to get the center of the cage
Tremendous strikes from Ovchynnikova!
Hashi blocks with confidence
Takayo Hashi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ovchynnikova is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova didn't see that coming. Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova now.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hashi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hashi who is in full mount! Ovchynnikova is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Takayo Hashi rolls Lena Ovchynnikova to her stomach and takes her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi slides her arm under Lena Ovchynnikova's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lena Ovchynnikova pulls down on Takayo Hashi's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Pitty-pat punches from Hashi
They're bothering Ovchynnikova even though they aren't hurting her.
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Ovchynnikova locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Takayo Hashi unil she can pull her arm free! Hashi lost her dominant position.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Deep breaths from Takayo Hashi who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Deep breaths from Takayo Hashi who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova looks to posture up and open Takayo Hashi's guard...
Takayo Hashi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ovchynnikova struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi decides to jump inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova fights back with her feet, forcing Hashi to try something else.
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.
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Ovchynnikova is holding Takayo Hashi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Takayo Hashi shows great balance while pushing away Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova clumsily fails here and it's time for Takayo Hashi to fight back!
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and launches herself over Ovchynnikova!
Lena Ovchynnikova is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hashi and pushes her away!
Ovchynnikova tries to grapple
Hashi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Hashi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ovchynnikova struggles... Takayo Hashi is unable to take her down
Hashi misses a step and Lena Ovchynnikova sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ovchynnikova wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Hashi wants nothing of that and pushes Ovchynnikova.
Hashi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Ovchynnikova moves backwards and circles around Takayo Hashi.
Poorly executed technique. Lena Ovchynnikova looks to counter!
Lena Ovchynnikova locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Takayo Hashi brings Lena Ovchynnikova down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ovchynnikova is trying to counter now!
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Takayo Hashi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hashi is the winner of this round.
Winner is Takayo Hashi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Takayo Hashi
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 1010 s
Statistics: Lena Ovchynnikova
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1033 s
I probably would have given this one to Ovechkin, but what can ya do. It was close enough.
Lena Ovchynnikova is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Takayo Hashi and Lena Ovchynnikova touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:11 Round 1 and Ovchynnikova is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ovchynnikova and Hashi circle around the center of the cage.
Ovchynnikova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova hovers above Hashi
Good punches to Hashi's body.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Hashi tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ovchynnikova's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hashi
Hashi tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She is not able to do it
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova looks to be in very good shape.
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes Takayo Hashi against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ovchynnikova jumps and tries to free her leg! Hashi doesn't allow this but Lena Ovchynnikova is able to get half guard here.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes Hashi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Hashi rolls and she's now on half guard over Lena Ovchynnikova. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lena Ovchynnikova. 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.
Body kick by Lena Ovchynnikova...
just grazes her opponent.
Crushing shot to Hashi's body! She's holding her side
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
The two exchange wildly
Ovchynnikova is connecting with a few punches
Ovchynnikova decides to launch some tentative punches
Lena Ovchynnikova takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ovchynnikova jumps and catches Takayo Hashi's arm and tries a flying armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Hashi's eyes...
Ovchynnikova is locking that Flying submission...
That Flying submission from Lena Ovchynnikova appears to be unbreakable
Hashi breaks the lock and launches herself over Lena Ovchynnikova, winning side mount!
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Lena Ovchynnikova put Hashi in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Body shots by Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova covers up.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova sits up and gets an arm around Hashi's neck!
Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova back to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi passes momentarily but Lena Ovchynnikova regains half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi works on the ground with her fingers over Ovchynnikova's face
Ovchynnikova shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova breaths deeply while on the ground
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hashi struggles to free herself
Ovchynnikova is locking that Triangle Choke...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Hashi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to close the guard.
Ovchynnikova put Takayo Hashi in closed guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Takayo Hashi!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Hashi's abdomen
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi tries to roll on the ground...
Ovchynnikova knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Hashi breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi tries to roll to her side and trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hashi goes down.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Ovchynnikova is holding Takayo Hashi's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Takayo Hashi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Takayo Hashi manages to switch to full guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Stand up! This is what Ovchynnikova's cornermen are shouting. Takayo Hashi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hashi launches a few weak punches
Ovchynnikova blocks them effectively.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Lena Ovchynnikova uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Lena Ovchynnikova uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi catch Lena Ovchynnikova's right arm and tries a kimura
Lena Ovchynnikova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Takayo Hashi shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lena Ovchynnikova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Hashi into her guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hashi's ribs.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hashi pulls her arm out of danger.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Takayo Hashi!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Ovchynnikova tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hashi struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hashi is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Takayo Hashi tries to roll to her side and trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ovchynnikova fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hashi sprawls and remains on her feet.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi rolls her over and takes her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova has Hashi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Lena Ovchynnikova takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Takayo Hashi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hashi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ovchynnikova leans and gets Takayo Hashi's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi is looking to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Lena Ovchynnikova manages to switch to full guard.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hashi jumps and tries to free her leg! Ovchynnikova doesn't allow this but Takayo Hashi is able to get half guard here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lena Ovchynnikova.
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Round 3
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Hashi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lena Ovchynnikova didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount
Hashi succeeds
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the full mount...
Takayo Hashi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi launches a few punches to Ovchynnikova
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Ovchynnikova has a small cut in her Forehead
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lena Ovchynnikova shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks that americana attempt!
Hashi clumsily fails here and it's time for Lena Ovchynnikova to fight back!
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi sits high on Lena Ovchynnikova's chest and pulls her leg underneath Ovchynnikova's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Ovchynnikova tries to roll out. She's too quick for Takayo Hashi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Hashi and it cost her top position.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ovchynnikova pushes Takayo Hashi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Lena Ovchynnikova put Hashi in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Lena Ovchynnikova's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ovchynnikova is covering herself! Hashi tries to force the situation and Ovchynnikova clumsily gives her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ovchynnikova has Hashi controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to show some ground skills
Hashi uses her strength to keep Hashi at a disadvantage
Hashi tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi goes for an armbar!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks the lock and pushes away Takayo Hashi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Takayo Hashi. 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.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts a sweep single...
Takayo Hashi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Takayo Hashi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ovchynnikova goes down.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She is not able to do it
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova struggles not allowing Takayo Hashi improve her position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Lena Ovchynnikova against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova struggles not allowing Takayo Hashi improve her position.
Takayo Hashi gets sloppy and Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take advantage...
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She is not able to do it
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to close her guard around Hashi
She succeeds!
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Takayo Hashi fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to mount Lena Ovchynnikova...
Takayo Hashi slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Body shots by Takayo Hashi
Solid blows to Ovchynnikova's abdomen.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Takayo Hashi controls the situation despite Lena Ovchynnikova efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hashi is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and launches herself over Lena Ovchynnikova
Great move by Hashi who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Takayo Hashi embrace and tries to move away...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ovchynnikova and Takayo Hashi are cliched up against the cage. Ovchynnikova steps for a throw
Hashi stays on her feet
Poorly executed technique. Takayo Hashi looks to counter!
Takayo Hashi attempts a sweep single...
Takayo Hashi catches Lena Ovchynnikova's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Hashi.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to escape from the closed guard
Hashi succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova attempts a triangle from bottom! Takayo Hashi slips out. Ovchynnikova quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Takayo Hashi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hashi climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Hashi is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
Hashi doesn't allow her!
Hashi is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Hashi opts to jump inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova didn't see that coming. Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova now.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova throws up a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ovchynnikova clumsily fails here and it's time for Takayo Hashi to fight back!
Hashi tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Takayo Hashi in her guard.
Takayo Hashi keeps control and remains in side mount.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Deep breaths from Lena Ovchynnikova who tries a hammer punch to Hashi's ribs.
That hit Hashi who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi tries to better her position on the ground...
Hashi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the full mount...
Takayo Hashi is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi looks to pass to mount...
Hashi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lena Ovchynnikova.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi goes for an armbar!
Lena Ovchynnikova breaks the lock and pushes away Takayo Hashi, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Takayo Hashi. 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.
Ovchynnikova launches a flurry of punches
Hashi slips out of danger.
Ovchynnikova moves forward looking for some action
Takayo Hashi struggles a bit before breaking Ovchynnikova's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ovchynnikova is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Hashi is smart enough to block that one.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hashi won't budge, forcing Ovchynnikova to pull guard.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi struggles on the ground and tries to break Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Takayo Hashi is in Ovchynnikova open guard now
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hashi blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova misses a step and Takayo Hashi sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hashi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Stand up! This is what Ovchynnikova's cornermen are shouting. Takayo Hashi is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Pitty-pat punches from Hashi
They're bothering Ovchynnikova even though they aren't hurting her.
There is a small laceration on Lena Ovchynnikova's Left eye
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hashi who is in full mount! Ovchynnikova is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Takayo Hashi.
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Round 5
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Hashi studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lena Ovchynnikova is measuring Hashi with her jab.
Hashi isn't fazed.
Hashi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Hashi is clinching with Ovchynnikova.
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Takayo Hashi embrace and tries to move away...
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lena Ovchynnikova launches a few punches towards Hashi's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Hashi seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Hashi is trying to counter now!
Takayo Hashi throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Ovchynnikova is being hit hard here!
Takayo Hashi pushes away Ovchynnikova trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ovchynnikova stumbles backwards and Takayo Hashi circles to get the center of the cage
Tremendous strikes from Ovchynnikova!
Hashi blocks with confidence
Takayo Hashi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ovchynnikova is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova didn't see that coming. Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova now.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hashi struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi pushes Ovchynnikova's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hashi who is in full mount! Ovchynnikova is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Takayo Hashi rolls Lena Ovchynnikova to her stomach and takes her back!
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi slides her arm under Lena Ovchynnikova's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lena Ovchynnikova pulls down on Takayo Hashi's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Pitty-pat punches from Hashi
They're bothering Ovchynnikova even though they aren't hurting her.
Hashi is in rear mount over Ovchynnikova
Takayo Hashi isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Ovchynnikova locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Takayo Hashi unil she can pull her arm free! Hashi lost her dominant position.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Deep breaths from Takayo Hashi who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Deep breaths from Takayo Hashi who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Lena Ovchynnikova looks to posture up and open Takayo Hashi's guard...
Takayo Hashi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over Hashi
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... Hashi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Takayo Hashi in her guard...
Takayo Hashi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takayo Hashi is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Hashi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ovchynnikova struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Takayo Hashi is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Takayo Hashi realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Takayo Hashi tries to take advantage...
Takayo Hashi decides to jump inside Ovchynnikova's guard.
Ovchynnikova fights back with her feet, forcing Hashi to try something else.
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.
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hashi is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Ovchynnikova is holding Takayo Hashi's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Takayo Hashi shows great balance while pushing away Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova clumsily fails here and it's time for Takayo Hashi to fight back!
Takayo Hashi fakes a punch and launches herself over Ovchynnikova!
Lena Ovchynnikova is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hashi and pushes her away!
Ovchynnikova tries to grapple
Hashi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Hashi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ovchynnikova struggles... Takayo Hashi is unable to take her down
Hashi misses a step and Lena Ovchynnikova sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ovchynnikova wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Hashi wants nothing of that and pushes Ovchynnikova.
Hashi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Ovchynnikova moves backwards and circles around Takayo Hashi.
Poorly executed technique. Lena Ovchynnikova looks to counter!
Lena Ovchynnikova locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Takayo Hashi brings Lena Ovchynnikova down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ovchynnikova is trying to counter now!
Hashi is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova tries to roll on the ground!
Takayo Hashi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Hashi is the winner of this round.
Winner is Takayo Hashi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Takayo Hashi
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 1010 s
Statistics: Lena Ovchynnikova
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 8/11 (73%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1033 s
I probably would have given this one to Ovechkin, but what can ya do. It was close enough.