Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2013 17:39:10 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton looks very relaxed.
Naho Sugiyama raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Sexton and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Naho Sugiyama paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Chin
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sexton has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away Sexton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sexton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rosi Sexton shoots and grab both of Naho Sugiyama's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Naho Sugiyama managed to pull back her leg from Rosi Sexton's grip and move away from her
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton tries to take Naho Sugiyama down... Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sugiyama's jaw!
Sugiyama's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rosi Sexton embrace and tries to move away...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rosi Sexton pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Rosi Sexton
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Big mistake from Rosi Sexton! Sugiyama tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Sugiyama is unable to lock that and Sexton breaks the lock
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Rosi Sexton is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch to Rosi Sexton ribs and the tries to trip her
Sexton loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from Sexton
falls short.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Naho Sugiyama didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rosi Sexton
Solid shots!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to open Sexton's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. Sexton is unable to cover herself now!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
deflected by Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Sexton uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sugiyama blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
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.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Sexton's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Naho Sugiyama!
Sexton ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Naho Sugiyama! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Naho Sugiyama doesn't defend herself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Rosi Sexton and Sugiyama engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Naho Sugiyama is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Rosi Sexton and Sugiyama engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rosi Sexton is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Naho Sugiyama and Sexton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sexton's Nose is beginning to swell
Naho Sugiyama paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from Sexton
that goes awry.
Sugiyama fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Quick hook by Rosi Sexton
glances off Sugiyama's arms.
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sexton launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sexton's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sexton decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sexton moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Naho Sugiyama.
Sexton deflects it.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Sugiyama!
Sexton blocks with confidence
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama may be in trouble!
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rosi Sexton is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Naho Sugiyama's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sugiyama in the side of the head
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on Sugiyama.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sugiyama holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sugiyama, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Rosi Sexton goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Rosi Sexton runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Rosi Sexton jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sexton seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sugiyama stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Sexton's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rosi Sexton paws at Sugiyama.
Sugiyama swings ineffectively.
Sugiyama misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Rosi Sexton moves aside looking for a counter...
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sugiyama's chin
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Chin
Naho Sugiyama throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sugiyama is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sexton jumps and tries to free her leg! Sugiyama doesn't allow this but Rosi Sexton is able to get half guard here.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away Sugiyama's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Naho Sugiyama can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Naho Sugiyama put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Naho Sugiyama put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away Sugiyama's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to open Sugiyama's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. Sugiyama is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Naho Sugiyama sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sexton is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground...
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sexton holds Naho Sugiyama arms and counters her opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Rosi Sexton 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 Sugiyama's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Sexton is connecting with a few punches
Sexton seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to Sugiyama's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sugiyama tries to cover her face,
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rosi Sexton work her BJJ game.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama creates enough space to control Rosi Sexton's leg.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton aggressively and repeatedly punches Sugiyama.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Forehead
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton pushes Sugiyama's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sugiyama wraps her legs while she holds Rosi Sexton's head... Tight guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Naho Sugiyama sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Sexton's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Sugiyama
grazes the chin of Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing Sugiyama to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton forces Naho Sugiyama to open her guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Sugiyama grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Naho Sugiyama is unable to take her down
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
Naho Sugiyama wraps her arms around Sexton's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Naho Sugiyama controls the situation despite Rosi Sexton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sexton breaks the lock showing some skills...
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
John McCarthy 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Naho Sugiyama's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Naho Sugiyama is a bloody mess!
Good front kick from Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama blocks
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sugiyama sprawls and remains on her feet.
Naho Sugiyama closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sexton is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and launches herself over Sexton!
Nice move by Sugiyama who clinches and pushes Sexton against the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sexton forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Rosi Sexton shoots and grab one of Naho Sugiyama's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Naho Sugiyama sprawls and remain on her feet
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rosi Sexton embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sexton launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Naho Sugiyama.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rosi Sexton looks rather shattered.
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sexton fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sexton is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 28/50 (56%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 22/37 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/41 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Weird one. Rosi technically did more damage, but Naho finished the fight with A LOT more health. An even fight that probably could have gone wither way with both working hard. Yay ladies.
Naho Sugiyama raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Sexton and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Naho Sugiyama paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Chin
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rosi Sexton moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sexton has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away Sexton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sexton doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rosi Sexton shoots and grab both of Naho Sugiyama's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Naho Sugiyama managed to pull back her leg from Rosi Sexton's grip and move away from her
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton tries to take Naho Sugiyama down... Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Rosi Sexton launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sugiyama's jaw!
Sugiyama's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rosi Sexton embrace and tries to move away...
Rosi Sexton pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rosi Sexton pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Rosi Sexton
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Big mistake from Rosi Sexton! Sugiyama tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Sugiyama is unable to lock that and Sexton breaks the lock
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Rosi Sexton is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch to Rosi Sexton ribs and the tries to trip her
Sexton loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from Sexton
falls short.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Naho Sugiyama didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rosi Sexton
Solid shots!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to open Sexton's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Naho Sugiyama. Sexton is unable to cover herself now!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sexton's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
deflected by Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Sexton uses her forearms to block the impact!
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Rosi Sexton isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sugiyama blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Sexton's guard.
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.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Sexton's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Naho Sugiyama!
Sexton ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sexton is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Naho Sugiyama! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Naho Sugiyama doesn't defend herself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Rosi Sexton and Sugiyama engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Naho Sugiyama is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Rosi Sexton and Sugiyama engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rosi Sexton is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Naho Sugiyama and Sexton engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sexton's Nose is beginning to swell
Naho Sugiyama paws at Sexton.
Sexton answers with solid punches!
Inside leg kick from Sexton
that goes awry.
Sugiyama fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Rosi Sexton to fight back!
Quick hook by Rosi Sexton
glances off Sugiyama's arms.
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sexton launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sexton's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sexton decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sexton moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Naho Sugiyama.
Sexton deflects it.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Sugiyama!
Sexton blocks with confidence
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama may be in trouble!
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rosi Sexton is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Naho Sugiyama's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sugiyama in the side of the head
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Good looking punches from Rosi Sexton on the ground
They could take their toll on Sugiyama.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sugiyama holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Sugiyama, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Rosi Sexton goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Rosi Sexton runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Rosi Sexton jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sexton seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Sexton launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sugiyama stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Sugiyama goes to the body...
She punishes Sexton's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rosi Sexton paws at Sugiyama.
Sugiyama swings ineffectively.
Sugiyama misses a step and Rosi Sexton sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sexton throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Rosi Sexton moves aside looking for a counter...
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sugiyama's chin
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Chin
Naho Sugiyama throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sugiyama is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sexton's side.
Sexton ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Sexton jumps and tries to free her leg! Sugiyama doesn't allow this but Rosi Sexton is able to get half guard here.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Rosi Sexton uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sexton is trying to counter now!
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away Sugiyama's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Naho Sugiyama can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Naho Sugiyama put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Naho Sugiyama put Sexton in half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Sexton sits over her knees and pushes away Sugiyama's leg!
Rosi Sexton is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton breaths deeply while on the ground
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to open Sugiyama's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rosi Sexton. Sugiyama is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sugiyama tries to escape from the full mount...
Rosi Sexton is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Rosi Sexton in her guard...
Rosi Sexton rolls her over and takes her back!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton shoots for a double leg takedown!
Naho Sugiyama sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Sexton is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Rosi Sexton slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to better her position on the ground...
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground...
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sexton holds Naho Sugiyama arms and counters her opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Rosi Sexton 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 Sugiyama's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Sexton is connecting with a few punches
Sexton seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Sexton tries to escape from the closed guard
Sexton succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton tries to jump to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton launches a few punches to Sugiyama's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sugiyama tries to cover her face,
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sexton tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rosi Sexton controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rosi Sexton work her BJJ game.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama creates enough space to control Rosi Sexton's leg.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton aggressively and repeatedly punches Sugiyama.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Forehead
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton pushes Sugiyama's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Sugiyama wraps her legs while she holds Rosi Sexton's head... Tight guard!
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton passes momentarily but Naho Sugiyama sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around Sexton
She succeeds!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Rosi Sexton is looking to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sexton tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Sexton's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Sugiyama tries to show some ground skills
Sexton uses her strength to keep Sexton at a disadvantage
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Sexton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sexton blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to trap Rosi Sexton in her guard.
Rosi Sexton keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Sugiyama
grazes the chin of Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton won't budge, forcing Sugiyama to pull guard.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Rosi Sexton uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
Rosi Sexton looks to posture up and open Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Rosi Sexton forces Naho Sugiyama to open her guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Sexton, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Sugiyama grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Sexton struggles... Naho Sugiyama is unable to take her down
Sexton grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches to Sexton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sexton tries to cover her face,
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton tries to open up Naho Sugiyama's defense faking a few punches.
Naho Sugiyama wraps her arms around Sexton's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Naho Sugiyama throws up a triangle attempt!
Rosi Sexton postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rosi Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Naho Sugiyama controls the situation despite Rosi Sexton efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sexton breaks the lock showing some skills...
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton measures the resilience of Sugiyama's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sugiyama blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
John McCarthy 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Naho Sugiyama's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Naho Sugiyama is a bloody mess!
Good front kick from Sexton!
Naho Sugiyama blocks
Sexton clumsily fails here and it's time for Naho Sugiyama to fight back!
Sugiyama throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sexton fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sugiyama sprawls and remains on her feet.
Naho Sugiyama closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Sexton is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Rosi Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Naho Sugiyama jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and launches herself over Sexton!
Nice move by Sugiyama who clinches and pushes Sexton against the cage
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sexton doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Sexton forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Rosi Sexton shoots and grab one of Naho Sugiyama's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Naho Sugiyama sprawls and remain on her feet
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rosi Sexton embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sexton launches a kick
but Naho Sugiyama avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Naho Sugiyama.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rosi Sexton looks rather shattered.
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rosi Sexton is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sexton fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Sexton is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Rosi Sexton by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 28/50 (56%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 22/37 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/41 (46%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Weird one. Rosi technically did more damage, but Naho finished the fight with A LOT more health. An even fight that probably could have gone wither way with both working hard. Yay ladies.