Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2013 18:11:11 GMT -5
Sarah D'Alelio glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Ayaka while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ayaka tries to grapple
She puts D'Alelio in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ayaka who put distance between them
Shovel hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
tags D'Alelio.
Ayaka is holding Sarah D'Alelio's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah D'Alelio loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ayaka looks to work from half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
D'Alelio breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Stand up! This is what Ayaka's cornermen are shouting. Sarah D'Alelio is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio looks to be in very good shape.
D'Alelio breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in D'Alelio open guard now
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio 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 Ayaka time to recover. Ayaka Hamasaki 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from D'Alelio
grazes the chin of Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Sarah D'Alelio jumps back and jabs
That one hits but D'Alelio seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio breaths deeply while on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio hovers above Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki stops her from throwing strikes.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sarah D'Alelio realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sarah D'Alelio. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Sarah D'Alelio.
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Round 2
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Ayaka moves backwards and Sarah D'Alelio is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
D'Alelio leans back...
She clobbers Ayaka Hamasaki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Forehead
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio tries to better her position on the ground...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
D'Alelio breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
D'Alelio doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ayaka Hamasaki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from D'Alelio who put distance between them
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio circles around Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Sarah D'Alelio's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Ayaka is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sarah D'Alelio just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka and Sarah D'Alelio are cliched up against the cage. Ayaka steps for a throw
D'Alelio stays on her feet
Ayaka misses a step and Sarah D'Alelio sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio goes for an americana!
Ayaka breaks free.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard...
Sarah D'Alelio rolls her over and takes her back!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
D'Alelio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki is cooling the fight on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Good looking punches from Sarah D'Alelio on the ground
They could take their toll on Ayaka.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sarah D'Alelio. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ayaka Hamasaki's punches
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's chin with an uppercut while Ayaka lands some great crosses.
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
Ayaka is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks D'Alelio's jaw!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Sarah D'Alelio! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Shovel hook by Sarah D'Alelio
tags Ayaka.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Sarah D'Alelio
surprises Ayaka!
Ayaka Hamasaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with D'Alelio
Ayaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka Hamasaki postures up and launches another series of punches!
D'Alelio pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Ayaka Hamasaki's offensive.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
Sarah D'Alelio tries a hook to the body
and hits Ayaka ribs hard
Nice beating Ayaka Hamasaki has received.
Crisp uppercut by Ayaka followed by a hard jab
D'Alelio deflects the blows.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for some grappling action
D'Alelio pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
A punch from Ayaka Hamasaki
gets blocked by D'Alelio.
The two exchange wildly
D'Alelio is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Even nicer blocks from D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by D'Alelio who is in full mount! Ayaka is in trouble now!
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ayaka's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to open up Ayaka Hamasaki's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Ayaka in the side of the head
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Deep breaths from Ayaka Hamasaki who tries a hammer punch to D'Alelio's ribs.
D'Alelio blocks those punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sarah D'Alelio doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ayaka breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
Sarah D'Alelio 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 4:25 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio moves on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio moves to side mount
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ayaka's being punished here!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Sarah D'Alelio takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
D'Alelio wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
D'Alelio struggles and launches a few punches to Ayaka's head
Those punches are hitting! Ayaka covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Sarah D'Alelio pushes away Ayaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ayaka stumbles backwards and Sarah D'Alelio circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Alelio sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Alelio tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. D'Alelio is clinching with Ayaka.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Sarah D'Alelio.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio circles out and slips free of Ayaka Hamasaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
Sarah D'Alelio shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull D'Alelio into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
D'Alelio uses her strength to keep D'Alelio at a disadvantage
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Sarah D'Alelio appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to hold onto her own arm but Sarah D'Alelio breaks her grip and extends her arm for the tap!
Winner is Sarah D'Alelio by Submission (armbar) at 2:43 Round 4
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 24/28 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Impressive show from D’Alelio made Hamasaki look out of her league in this one. Her toughness played a big factor early, as she was able to take shots from Ayaka and not be as affected as Ayaka was from hers. She then built on that momentum and took the rest of the fight. Also of note, look at that accuracy. Impressive stuff that.
Ferocious staredown by Ayaka while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ayaka tries to grapple
She puts D'Alelio in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ayaka who put distance between them
Shovel hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
tags D'Alelio.
Ayaka is holding Sarah D'Alelio's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah D'Alelio loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ayaka looks to work from half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
D'Alelio breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Stand up! This is what Ayaka's cornermen are shouting. Sarah D'Alelio is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio looks to be in very good shape.
D'Alelio breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in D'Alelio open guard now
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio 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 Ayaka time to recover. Ayaka Hamasaki 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from D'Alelio
grazes the chin of Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Sarah D'Alelio jumps back and jabs
That one hits but D'Alelio seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Crushing shot to D'Alelio's body! She's holding her side
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio breaths deeply while on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio hovers above Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki stops her from throwing strikes.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sarah D'Alelio realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sarah D'Alelio. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Sarah D'Alelio.
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Round 2
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Ayaka moves backwards and Sarah D'Alelio is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
D'Alelio leans back...
She clobbers Ayaka Hamasaki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Forehead
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio tries to better her position on the ground...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Ayaka 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
D'Alelio breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of D'Alelio's moves.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
D'Alelio doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ayaka Hamasaki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from D'Alelio who put distance between them
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio circles around Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Sarah D'Alelio's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Ayaka is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sarah D'Alelio just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka and Sarah D'Alelio are cliched up against the cage. Ayaka steps for a throw
D'Alelio stays on her feet
Ayaka misses a step and Sarah D'Alelio sees an opportunity to counter her!
D'Alelio is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio goes for an americana!
Ayaka breaks free.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard...
Sarah D'Alelio rolls her over and takes her back!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
D'Alelio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki is cooling the fight on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Good looking punches from Sarah D'Alelio on the ground
They could take their toll on Ayaka.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Sarah D'Alelio. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ayaka Hamasaki's punches
D'Alelio measures the resilience of Ayaka's chin with an uppercut while Ayaka lands some great crosses.
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
Ayaka is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks D'Alelio's jaw!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Sarah D'Alelio! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Shovel hook by Sarah D'Alelio
tags Ayaka.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Sarah D'Alelio
surprises Ayaka!
Ayaka Hamasaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with D'Alelio
Ayaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka Hamasaki postures up and launches another series of punches!
D'Alelio pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Ayaka Hamasaki's offensive.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Ayaka.
Sarah D'Alelio tries a hook to the body
and hits Ayaka ribs hard
Nice beating Ayaka Hamasaki has received.
Crisp uppercut by Ayaka followed by a hard jab
D'Alelio deflects the blows.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for some grappling action
D'Alelio pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
A punch from Ayaka Hamasaki
gets blocked by D'Alelio.
The two exchange wildly
D'Alelio is connecting with a few punches
Nice punches from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Even nicer blocks from D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts a sweep single...
Sarah D'Alelio catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by D'Alelio.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by D'Alelio who is in full mount! Ayaka is in trouble now!
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ayaka's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to open up Ayaka Hamasaki's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Ayaka in the side of the head
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Deep breaths from Ayaka Hamasaki who tries a hammer punch to D'Alelio's ribs.
D'Alelio blocks those punches
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka Hamasaki launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Sarah D'Alelio doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ayaka breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
Sarah D'Alelio 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 4:25 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over Ayaka
D'Alelio moves on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio moves to side mount
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
D'Alelio positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ayaka's being punished here!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for D'Alelio, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Sarah D'Alelio takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
D'Alelio wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
D'Alelio struggles and launches a few punches to Ayaka's head
Those punches are hitting! Ayaka covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Sarah D'Alelio pushes away Ayaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ayaka stumbles backwards and Sarah D'Alelio circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Alelio sprawls and remains on her feet.
D'Alelio tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. D'Alelio is clinching with Ayaka.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Sarah D'Alelio.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sarah D'Alelio fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka!
Nice move by D'Alelio who clinches and pushes Ayaka against the cage
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sarah D'Alelio embrace and tries to move away...
Sarah D'Alelio pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
D'Alelio circles out and slips free of Ayaka Hamasaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
Sarah D'Alelio shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull D'Alelio into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over Ayaka
Sarah D'Alelio is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
D'Alelio 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) is cheering her!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
D'Alelio uses her strength to keep D'Alelio at a disadvantage
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Sarah D'Alelio isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Sarah D'Alelio appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to hold onto her own arm but Sarah D'Alelio breaks her grip and extends her arm for the tap!
Winner is Sarah D'Alelio by Submission (armbar) at 2:43 Round 4
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 24/28 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/20 (85%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Impressive show from D’Alelio made Hamasaki look out of her league in this one. Her toughness played a big factor early, as she was able to take shots from Ayaka and not be as affected as Ayaka was from hers. She then built on that momentum and took the rest of the fight. Also of note, look at that accuracy. Impressive stuff that.