Post by The Sandmen on Dec 3, 2012 16:45:30 GMT -5
Rin Nakai looks very relaxed.
Ronda Rousey looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rin Nakai is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Nakai and Rousey move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:08 Round 1 and Rousey is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
0:37 Round 1 and Nakai is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches Rousey.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Nose
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Ronda Rousey put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
1:42 Round 1 and Rousey is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Ronda Rousey and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ronda Rousey is not able to stop Rousey ground skills and Rin Nakai moves to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over Rousey's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Rin Nakai for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Rousey time to recover. Ronda Rousey seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Nakai pushes Ronda Rousey and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nakai pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rousey's guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. Rousey quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai cartwheels towards Rousey!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Ronda Rousey.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rousey.
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Round 2
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Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nakai's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rousey
Rousey is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Nakai time to recover. Rin Nakai seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Not a desiderable position that Nakai is in now. Ronda Rousey is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Ronda Rousey pushes Rin Nakai against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rousey jumps and tries to free her leg! Nakai doesn't allow this but Ronda Rousey is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Nakai's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rousey is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Nakai breaks free.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey hooks Nakai's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Rousey away and scrambles on top!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nakai struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakai succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Nakai moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ronda Rousey can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Rin Nakai any adventage in the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to posture up and open Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rin Nakai forces Ronda Rousey to open her guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rousey's face!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Rin Nakai
surprises Rousey!
Solid jabs from Ronda Rousey.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nakai goes to the body...
She punishes Rousey's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rousey launches a kick
but Rin Nakai avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Inside leg kick from Rousey
that lands on Rin Nakai's leg.
Nakai is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rousey's face!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Ronda Rousey uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey isolates Rin Nakai's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rin Nakai is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nakai steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rousey throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rin Nakai
Blocked by Nakai.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Ronda Rousey in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nakai tries to grapple
She puts Rousey in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousey is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Nakai trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakai doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ronda Rousey.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rousey misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai sits high on Ronda Rousey's chest and pulls her leg underneath Rousey's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rousey tries to roll out. She's too quick for Rin Nakai and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nakai and it cost her top position.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronda Rousey fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey has seen better days.
Rousey tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Nakai from the side mount!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey isolates Rin Nakai's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rin Nakai manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ronda Rousey lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rousey tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nakai struggles and frees her leg!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries a kimura
Nakai breaks the lock.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Hard blow to Rousey's mid-section, she seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Ronda Rousey and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
Nakai avoids a dangerous strike from Rousey
and counters with a solid straight!
Rousey has a small cut in her Right eye
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey tries to move to full mount
Rousey's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Nakai moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Rousey
Ronda Rousey pushes away Nakai trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakai doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakai struggles and launches a few punches to Rousey's head
Those punches are hitting! Rousey covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousey pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nakai pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Rousey pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rousey studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nice punches from Rin Nakai.
Rousey staggers backwards. Nakai wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rousey has a small cut in her Chin
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Ronda Rousey stumbles back.
Nakai steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousey decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rousey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nakai sprawls and remains on her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Rousey
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ronda Rousey.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Split decision
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Cannon is going to be pissed.
Overall, though, Rin did more damage. Rousey just wasn’t able to get the kind of offence going she needed and came up short.
Ronda Rousey looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rin Nakai is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Nakai and Rousey move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:08 Round 1 and Rousey is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
0:37 Round 1 and Nakai is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rin Nakai aggressively and repeatedly punches Rousey.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Ronda Rousey's Nose
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to escape from the full mount...
Rin Nakai is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Ronda Rousey put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
1:42 Round 1 and Rousey is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Rin Nakai uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Ronda Rousey and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Nakai launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ronda Rousey is not able to stop Rousey ground skills and Rin Nakai moves to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai works on the ground with her fingers over Rousey's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Rin Nakai for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Rousey time to recover. Ronda Rousey seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Nakai pushes Ronda Rousey and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nakai pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nakai blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rousey's guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Rousey attempts a triangle from bottom! Rin Nakai slips out. Rousey quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Rin Nakai slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Nakai cartwheels towards Rousey!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Ronda Rousey.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to pass to mount...
Nakai slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronda Rousey.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rousey.
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Round 2
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Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nakai's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rousey
Rousey is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Nakai time to recover. Rin Nakai seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Ronda Rousey tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Not a desiderable position that Nakai is in now. Ronda Rousey is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Ronda Rousey pushes Rin Nakai against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rousey jumps and tries to free her leg! Nakai doesn't allow this but Ronda Rousey is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey goes for an americana!
Nakai's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rousey is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Nakai breaks free.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey hooks Nakai's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rin Nakai manages to kick Rousey away and scrambles on top!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nakai struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakai succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Nakai moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to move to full guard
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ronda Rousey can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to escape from the closed guard
Rin Nakai any adventage in the ground.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to posture up and open Ronda Rousey's guard...
Rin Nakai forces Ronda Rousey to open her guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rousey's face!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Rin Nakai
surprises Rousey!
Solid jabs from Ronda Rousey.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Nakai goes to the body...
She punishes Rousey's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rousey launches a kick
but Rin Nakai avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Inside leg kick from Rousey
that lands on Rin Nakai's leg.
Nakai is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rousey's face!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Rousey
Rousey has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Rousey with one hook in
Rousey has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Ronda Rousey uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey attempts a sweep single...
Ronda Rousey catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rousey.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey isolates Rin Nakai's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rin Nakai is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Rousey pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nakai steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) is cheering her!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rousey throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rin Nakai
Blocked by Nakai.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Ronda Rousey in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nakai tries to grapple
She puts Rousey in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousey is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ronda Rousey pushes away Nakai trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakai doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Rin Nakai pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ronda Rousey.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Ronda Rousey in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Ronda Rousey efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Rousey
Nakai tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rousey misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai sits high on Ronda Rousey's chest and pulls her leg underneath Rousey's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rousey tries to roll out. She's too quick for Rin Nakai and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nakai and it cost her top position.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ronda Rousey!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Ronda Rousey
Nice beating Ronda Rousey has received.
Ronda Rousey tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Nakai
Rousey tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronda Rousey fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey has seen better days.
Rousey tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Nakai from the side mount!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey isolates Rin Nakai's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rin Nakai manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ronda Rousey lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Ronda Rousey manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Rousey slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rousey tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nakai struggles and frees her leg!
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Ronda Rousey tries a kimura
Nakai breaks the lock.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Rousey in half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Hard blow to Rousey's mid-section, she seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Rin Nakai attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai catches Ronda Rousey's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nakai.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Ronda Rousey and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Ronda Rousey manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Rousey
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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.
Nakai avoids a dangerous strike from Rousey
and counters with a solid straight!
Rousey has a small cut in her Right eye
Ronda Rousey tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey tries to move to full mount
Rousey's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Nakai
Rousey is in open guard over Nakai... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nakai rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Nakai moves backwards and Ronda Rousey is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Rousey
Ronda Rousey pushes away Nakai trying to keep the fight at striking range
Nakai doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ronda Rousey
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakai struggles and launches a few punches to Rousey's head
Those punches are hitting! Rousey covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousey pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nakai pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
Rousey pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Rin Nakai is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rousey studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rin Nakai sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nice punches from Rin Nakai.
Rousey staggers backwards. Nakai wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rousey has a small cut in her Chin
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Ronda Rousey stumbles back.
Nakai steps backwards away from Ronda Rousey. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rousey decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rousey stops that one with her ribs!
You can see Rousey's blood making stains in the mat.
Rousey is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Ronda Rousey
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rousey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nakai sprawls and remains on her feet.
Rousey misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Rousey
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ronda Rousey.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Split decision
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/12 (58%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Cannon is going to be pissed.
Overall, though, Rin did more damage. Rousey just wasn’t able to get the kind of offence going she needed and came up short.