Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2013 19:38:48 GMT -5
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Marianna Kheyfets looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by Kheyfets who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets gets hold of a leg and trips Ayaka to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ayaka wraps her legs while she holds Marianna Kheyfets's head... Tight guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Ayaka pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ayaka Hamasaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki is looking to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to free her leg...
Kheyfets rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Marianna Kheyfets is on her feet again.
Kheyfets is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets cartwheels towards Ayaka!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Kheyfets's face
Kheyfets shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Marianna Kheyfets takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Ayaka Hamasaki spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kheyfets is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ayaka blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Marianna Kheyfets checks the kick.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Ayaka Hamasaki jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Marianna Kheyfets runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ayaka spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki hits hard Kheyfets ribs with that one! Kheyfets's just wrenches like a little branch.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Ayaka.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches towards Kheyfets's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Marianna Kheyfets receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kheyfets hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Ayaka catches an ankle and Kheyfets is tripped to the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ayaka spins out, but Marianna Kheyfets was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ayaka is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka opts to jump inside Kheyfets's guard.
Kheyfets fights back with her feet, forcing Ayaka to try something else.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ayaka struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Marianna Kheyfets is not able to stop Kheyfets ground skills and Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Ayaka is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from Ayaka!
Some big punches are landing!
Kheyfets's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Ayaka.
Good job by Ayaka blocking and slipping the blows.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Marianna Kheyfets is standing now.
Kheyfets is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka tries to fight back with her feet and Kheyfets just needs another plan now.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki launches an up-kick intended for Marianna Kheyfets's head...
It lands flush with Marianna Kheyfets's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ayaka Hamasaki is standing now.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Kheyfets struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets has seen better days.
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets looks to pass to mount...
Kheyfets slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets gets a good position on the ground. ..
Ayaka holds Marianna Kheyfets arms and counters her opponent punches.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A punch from Ayaka Hamasaki
grazes Kheyfets's left cheek.
A punch from Marianna Kheyfets
whizzes past Ayaka.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets launches a kick
Ayaka checks it and keeps distance.
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Ayaka
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ayaka throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ayaka Hamasaki!
Kheyfets is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kheyfets steps forward
Ayaka feints.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Marianna Kheyfets.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marianna Kheyfets shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks that americana attempt!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to escape from the full mount...
Ayaka Hamasaki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ayaka blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kheyfets's guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets has seen better days.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Ayaka, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Ayaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kheyfets's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Kheyfets is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kheyfets pulls her arm out of danger.
Ayaka misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Ayaka doesn't want to free her opponent and Kheyfets continues in closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets fakes some punches
Ayaka ties her up.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 1:05 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ayaka Hamasaki!
Kheyfets is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Right cheek
Kheyfets is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ayaka Hamasaki can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kheyfets's knee!
Kheyfets cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Ayaka can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Ayaka is swinging for the fences!
Kheyfets backpedals and creates space. Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she is going to fight!
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ayaka struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kheyfets launches a hook to the body
Ayaka Hamasaki moves aside looking for a counter...
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kheyfets fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Kheyfets ribs hard
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kheyfets is in now. Ayaka Hamasaki is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Ayaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ayaka is clinching with Kheyfets.
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Ayaka Hamasaki ribs and the tries to trip her
Ayaka loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka struggles and launches a few punches to Kheyfets's head
Those punches are hitting! Kheyfets covers her head!
Kheyfets's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ayaka blocks Marianna Kheyfets's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kheyfets is covering herself! Ayaka tries to force the situation and Kheyfets clumsily gives her back!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Some nice shots from Marianna Kheyfets
that stun Ayaka.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Ayaka Hamasaki with a right hand.
Ayaka steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Marianna Kheyfets tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets paws at Ayaka.
Ayaka answers with solid punches!
Ayaka is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
that forces Kheyfets to try and defend better.
Inside leg kick from Ayaka
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Lightning fast low kick from Kheyfets!
Ayaka blocks that kick with her leg.
Kheyfets moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ayaka's thigh!
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
gets deflected.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ayaka Hamasaki
well done Ayaka falls hard on the mat
This is over! That impact from Marianna Kheyfets has left Ayaka laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by KO ( Foot Sweep Takedown) at 1:47 Round 5
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 8/18 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Wow....umm. Very interesting finish. Ayaka was almost positively winning tihs one, having dealt almost 3xs the damage of Kheyfets. Then round 5 starts, and Kheyfets knocks her out with a fricken foot sweep. I’m not sure if that is an awesome KO, or a cruddy stupid one... What do you folks think?
Marianna Kheyfets looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by Kheyfets who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets gets hold of a leg and trips Ayaka to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Ayaka wraps her legs while she holds Marianna Kheyfets's head... Tight guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Ayaka pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ayaka Hamasaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki is looking to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to free her leg...
Kheyfets rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Marianna Kheyfets is on her feet again.
Kheyfets is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets cartwheels towards Ayaka!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Kheyfets's face
Kheyfets shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Marianna Kheyfets takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Ayaka Hamasaki spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kheyfets is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka is in open guard over Kheyfets... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ayaka blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Marianna Kheyfets checks the kick.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Ayaka Hamasaki jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Marianna Kheyfets runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ayaka spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki hits hard Kheyfets ribs with that one! Kheyfets's just wrenches like a little branch.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Ayaka.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches towards Kheyfets's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Marianna Kheyfets receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kheyfets hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Ayaka catches an ankle and Kheyfets is tripped to the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ayaka spins out, but Marianna Kheyfets was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ayaka is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka opts to jump inside Kheyfets's guard.
Kheyfets fights back with her feet, forcing Ayaka to try something else.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ayaka struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Marianna Kheyfets is not able to stop Kheyfets ground skills and Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Ayaka is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from Ayaka!
Some big punches are landing!
Kheyfets's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Ayaka.
Good job by Ayaka blocking and slipping the blows.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Marianna Kheyfets is standing now.
Kheyfets is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka tries to fight back with her feet and Kheyfets just needs another plan now.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki launches an up-kick intended for Marianna Kheyfets's head...
It lands flush with Marianna Kheyfets's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ayaka Hamasaki is standing now.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Kheyfets struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets has seen better days.
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Marianna Kheyfets looks to pass to mount...
Kheyfets slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets gets a good position on the ground. ..
Ayaka holds Marianna Kheyfets arms and counters her opponent punches.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A punch from Ayaka Hamasaki
grazes Kheyfets's left cheek.
A punch from Marianna Kheyfets
whizzes past Ayaka.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets launches a kick
Ayaka checks it and keeps distance.
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Inside leg kick from Ayaka
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ayaka throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ayaka Hamasaki!
Kheyfets is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kheyfets steps forward
Ayaka feints.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Marianna Kheyfets.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marianna Kheyfets shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks that americana attempt!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to escape from the full mount...
Ayaka Hamasaki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ayaka blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kheyfets's guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets has seen better days.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Ayaka, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Ayaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kheyfets's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Kheyfets is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kheyfets pulls her arm out of danger.
Ayaka misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Ayaka doesn't want to free her opponent and Kheyfets continues in closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Ayaka
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Ayaka
Marianna Kheyfets fakes some punches
Ayaka ties her up.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 1:05 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ayaka Hamasaki!
Kheyfets is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Right cheek
Kheyfets is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ayaka Hamasaki can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Kheyfets's knee!
Kheyfets cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Ayaka can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Ayaka is swinging for the fences!
Kheyfets backpedals and creates space. Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she is going to fight!
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ayaka struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kheyfets launches a hook to the body
Ayaka Hamasaki moves aside looking for a counter...
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kheyfets fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Kheyfets ribs hard
Ayaka moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Not a desiderable position that Kheyfets is in now. Ayaka Hamasaki is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Ayaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ayaka is clinching with Kheyfets.
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Ayaka Hamasaki ribs and the tries to trip her
Ayaka loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka struggles and launches a few punches to Kheyfets's head
Those punches are hitting! Kheyfets covers her head!
Kheyfets's Left eye is beginning to swell
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Ayaka blocks Marianna Kheyfets's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Ayaka is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kheyfets is covering herself! Ayaka tries to force the situation and Kheyfets clumsily gives her back!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Some nice shots from Marianna Kheyfets
that stun Ayaka.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Ayaka Hamasaki with a right hand.
Ayaka steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Marianna Kheyfets tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets paws at Ayaka.
Ayaka answers with solid punches!
Ayaka is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
that forces Kheyfets to try and defend better.
Inside leg kick from Ayaka
that lands on Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Lightning fast low kick from Kheyfets!
Ayaka blocks that kick with her leg.
Kheyfets moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ayaka's thigh!
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
gets deflected.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ayaka Hamasaki
well done Ayaka falls hard on the mat
This is over! That impact from Marianna Kheyfets has left Ayaka laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by KO ( Foot Sweep Takedown) at 1:47 Round 5
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 5/8 (62%)
Clinch strikes 8/18 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 562 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 10/22 (45%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 542 s
Wow....umm. Very interesting finish. Ayaka was almost positively winning tihs one, having dealt almost 3xs the damage of Kheyfets. Then round 5 starts, and Kheyfets knocks her out with a fricken foot sweep. I’m not sure if that is an awesome KO, or a cruddy stupid one... What do you folks think?