Post by The Sandmen on Sept 18, 2013 2:20:21 GMT -5
Rosi Sexton looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Sugiyama while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sexton and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sugiyama moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brilliant combination from Naho Sugiyama
that forces Sexton to try and defend better.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Hard blow to Sexton's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
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
Sugiyama is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Sexton's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away Sexton's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over 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.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to 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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has Sugiyama controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sugiyama is unable to move under Sexton control.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from the closed guard
Sugiyama succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from closed guard...
Sugiyama struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Sexton's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sexton's being punished here!
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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rosi Sexton launches a body shot
Sugiyama dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sexton's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 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
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over 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 closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton is not able to stop Sexton ground skills and Naho Sugiyama moves to side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
Brilliant combination from Rosi Sexton
that forces Sugiyama to try and defend better.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sugiyama blocks that. She made it look easy!
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rosi Sexton takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sugiyama tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sugiyama is clinching with Sexton.
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Sugiyama struggles and protects herself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Mouth
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Naho Sugiyama catches Rosi Sexton's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sugiyama.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from closed guard...
Sugiyama struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Sugiyama launches a kick
but Rosi Sexton avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
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
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground
Sexton cannot take advantage in the ground
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sugiyama holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sexton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to better her position on the ground...
Sugiyama is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Rosi Sexton's arm and tries an armbar!
Sexton hold her own hand and breaks Sugiyama's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Naho Sugiyama.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Naho Sugiyama takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sexton struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Sexton.
Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton shows great balance while pushing away Naho Sugiyama
Good leg kicks from Naho Sugiyama.
Rosi Sexton defends with ease.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Naho Sugiyama is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama tries to grapple
She puts Sexton in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama slightly pushes Sexton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Sexton steps forward
Sugiyama feints.
Sugiyama fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sexton's ribs.
Sexton is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sugiyama looks to work from half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton is not able to stop Sexton ground skills and Naho Sugiyama moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama sits high on Rosi Sexton's chest and pulls her leg underneath Sexton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sexton tries to roll out. She's too quick for Naho Sugiyama and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sugiyama and it cost her top position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
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
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sugiyama's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
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
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,
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
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
Naho Sugiyama tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sexton is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama sits high on Rosi Sexton's chest and pulls her leg underneath Sexton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sexton tries to roll out. She's too quick for Naho Sugiyama and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sugiyama and it cost her top position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
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
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sugiyama can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Naho Sugiyama isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
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.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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 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 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
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice beating Rosi Sexton has received.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama won't budge, forcing Sexton to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
Sugiyama knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Sexton's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sexton is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Rosi Sexton shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Rosi Sexton breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
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
Nice beating Naho Sugiyama has received.
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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Sexton
Good punches to Sexton's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi 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! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sexton's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rosi Sexton takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Some nice shots from Rosi Sexton
miss their mark.
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama quickly defends.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Naho Sugiyama.
Sexton staggers backwards. Sugiyama wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sexton is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sexton steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away Sexton's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 10/20 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 38/45 (84%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
All Naho. I think she gassed, cause she was close to finishing this, then no one did that much for a while. Still all Naho thaho (not a typo).
Ferocious staredown by Sugiyama while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sexton and Sugiyama move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sugiyama moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brilliant combination from Naho Sugiyama
that forces Sexton to try and defend better.
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sexton goes down.
Hard blow to Sexton's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
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
Sugiyama is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Sexton's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away Sexton's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over 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.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to 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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton has Sugiyama controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Sugiyama is unable to move under Sexton control.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from the closed guard
Sugiyama succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sexton tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from closed guard...
Sugiyama struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Sexton's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sexton's being punished here!
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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Sexton tries to stand up!
Sugiyama doesn't allow her!
Sugiyama is in rear mount over Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Rosi Sexton was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rosi Sexton launches a body shot
Sugiyama dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sexton's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 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
Sugiyama is in closed guard... Sexton tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over 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 closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton is not able to stop Sexton ground skills and Naho Sugiyama moves to side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rosi Sexton. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
Brilliant combination from Rosi Sexton
that forces Sugiyama to try and defend better.
Rosi Sexton fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sugiyama blocks that. She made it look easy!
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rosi Sexton takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sugiyama tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sugiyama is clinching with Sexton.
The fighters are clinching.
Sexton launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Sugiyama struggles and protects herself.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Rosi Sexton's Mouth
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Naho Sugiyama attempts a sweep single...
Naho Sugiyama catches Rosi Sexton's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sugiyama.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to escape from closed guard...
Sugiyama struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Sugiyama launches a kick
but Rosi Sexton avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
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
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Rosi Sexton is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sexton moves on the ground
Sexton cannot take advantage in the ground
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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!
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Sexton gets a good position on the ground. ..
Sugiyama holds Rosi Sexton arms and counters her opponent punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sexton's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to better her position on the ground...
Sugiyama is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Rosi Sexton's arm and tries an armbar!
Sexton hold her own hand and breaks Sugiyama's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Naho Sugiyama.
Rosi Sexton is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Rosi Sexton looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Naho Sugiyama takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sexton struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on Sexton.
Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton shows great balance while pushing away Naho Sugiyama
Good leg kicks from Naho Sugiyama.
Rosi Sexton defends with ease.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Naho Sugiyama is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sexton pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama tries to grapple
She puts Sexton in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama slightly pushes Sexton into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Sexton steps forward
Sugiyama feints.
Sugiyama fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rosi Sexton didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Sugiyama is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Sexton's ribs.
Sexton is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to move to full guard
Rosi Sexton manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Sexton
Sugiyama is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass to half guard...
Rosi Sexton can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sugiyama looks to work from half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rosi Sexton is not able to stop Sexton ground skills and Naho Sugiyama moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Sugiyama is holding Rosi Sexton's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rosi Sexton loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Rosi Sexton...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama sits high on Rosi Sexton's chest and pulls her leg underneath Sexton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sexton tries to roll out. She's too quick for Naho Sugiyama and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sugiyama and it cost her top position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
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
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
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sugiyama's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to pass to half guard...
Naho Sugiyama can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sexton looks to work from half guard.
Rosi Sexton is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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,
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over 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 bruised after the punishement she's received!
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
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,
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
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
Naho Sugiyama tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sexton is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama sits high on Rosi Sexton's chest and pulls her leg underneath Sexton's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sexton tries to roll out. She's too quick for Naho Sugiyama and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Sugiyama and it cost her top position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rosi Sexton is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Not a desiderable position that Sexton is in now. Naho Sugiyama is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
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
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
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.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Sugiyama can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Naho Sugiyama isolates Rosi Sexton's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rosi Sexton is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Rosi Sexton tries to take advantage...
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.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Sexton steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sexton studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Rosi Sexton. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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 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 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
Sexton moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice beating Rosi Sexton has received.
Rosi Sexton tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sugiyama won't budge, forcing Sexton to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sexton from the side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Sugiyama tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton tries to roll on the ground...
Sugiyama knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on Sexton.
Sexton's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sexton is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Rosi Sexton shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Rosi Sexton breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Rosi Sexton looks to counter!
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
Nice beating Naho Sugiyama has received.
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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi Sexton
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton down and prevents her attempts to escape
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama hovers above Sexton
Good punches to Sexton's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Rosi 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! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Sexton's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Sexton has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sexton is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Naho Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rosi Sexton takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Some nice shots from Rosi Sexton
miss their mark.
Rosi Sexton just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama quickly defends.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Naho Sugiyama.
Sexton staggers backwards. Sugiyama wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sexton is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Sexton steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sugiyama pushes Rosi Sexton and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rosi Sexton is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over Sexton
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Rosi Sexton's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Sexton
Sugiyama sits over her knees and pushes away Sexton's leg!
Naho Sugiyama is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Rosi Sexton
Rosi Sexton attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Naho Sugiyama by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rosi Sexton
Punches 10/20 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 38/45 (84%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
All Naho. I think she gassed, cause she was close to finishing this, then no one did that much for a while. Still all Naho thaho (not a typo).