Post by The Sandmen on Nov 15, 2013 23:23:06 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Sugiyama while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Michelle Waterson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sugiyama and The Karate Hottie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sugiyama seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The Karate Hottie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sugiyama moves backwards and circles around Michelle Waterson.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Karate Hottie's chin
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises The Karate Hottie with a double overhooks!
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Karate Hottie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She succeeds!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie is moving on the ground...
Sugiyama tries to counter The Karate Hottie's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Michelle Waterson! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Michelle Waterson doesn't defend herself!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Michelle Waterson moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson doesn't flinch.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
Sugiyama use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Naho Sugiyama and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama tries to free her leg...
Naho Sugiyama uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Naho Sugiyama fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Karate Hottie's face!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Karate Hottie's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
The Karate Hottie has a small cut in her Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 2
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Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Michelle Waterson moves aside looking for a counter...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Michelle Waterson is coming in again!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Nose
Quick hook by Naho Sugiyama
glances off The Karate Hottie's arms.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a move and moves laterally.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama forces Michelle Waterson to open her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
Sugiyama hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
Sugiyama blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
The Karate Hottie wraps her leg around Naho Sugiyama leg and prevents her from moving.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. 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.
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces Sugiyama to try and defend better.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sugiyama moves to shoot
but Michelle Waterson delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Sugiyama and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama has seen better days.
Sugiyama is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Karate Hottie is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Right eye
Michelle Waterson paws at Sugiyama.
Sugiyama swings ineffectively.
Sugiyama is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Karate Hottie is smart enough to block that one.
Quick hook by Naho Sugiyama
Good shot! The Karate Hottie has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Body kick by Naho Sugiyama...
is blocked.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The Karate Hottie and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
Sugiyama moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sugiyama launches a kick
but Michelle Waterson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sugiyama showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sugiyama's thigh!
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
Sugiyama seems to be done!
Nice punches from Michelle Waterson.
Sugiyama staggers backwards. The Karate Hottie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Chin
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious hook!
That hits Sugiyama's chin like a wrecking ball! Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Sugiyama's thigh
Loud pop!
Sugiyama hyper-extended her left leg
The Karate Hottie is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and gestures for Naho Sugiyama to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama tries to dirty boxing while holds The Karate Hottie against cage
The Karate Hottie is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Sugiyama steps forward
Michelle Waterson catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
miss their mark.
Sugiyama jumps and catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries a flying armbar!
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama, winning side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Naho Sugiyama.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie goes for an armbar!
Sugiyama's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Naho Sugiyama taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:41 Round 3
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/26 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 22/26 (85%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Karate Hottie got some karate kicks and chops in on the Naho and took this in what I would consider an upset. Good fight from her. Naho just could not land. Off night, or Waterson a dodger? You tell me.
Michelle Waterson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Sugiyama and The Karate Hottie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sugiyama seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The Karate Hottie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Sugiyama moves backwards and circles around Michelle Waterson.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Karate Hottie's chin
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises The Karate Hottie with a double overhooks!
Naho Sugiyama tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Karate Hottie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Naho Sugiyama!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Sugiyama
Sugiyama tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She succeeds!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama attempts to move to full guard
Naho Sugiyama manages to switch to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie is moving on the ground...
Sugiyama tries to counter The Karate Hottie's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Sugiyama tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Michelle Waterson! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Michelle Waterson doesn't defend herself!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Michelle Waterson moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Naho Sugiyama uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Naho Sugiyama looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson doesn't flinch.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... The Karate Hottie was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
Sugiyama use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Naho Sugiyama and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama tries to free her leg...
Naho Sugiyama uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Naho Sugiyama fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Karate Hottie's face!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Karate Hottie's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Sugiyama tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
The Karate Hottie has a small cut in her Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Naho Sugiyama.
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Round 2
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Sugiyama launches a hook to the body
Michelle Waterson moves aside looking for a counter...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Michelle Waterson is coming in again!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sugiyama may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Nose
Quick hook by Naho Sugiyama
glances off The Karate Hottie's arms.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a move and moves laterally.
Naho Sugiyama shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sugiyama into her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Naho Sugiyama forces Michelle Waterson to open her guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sugiyama's eyes...
Sugiyama hyper-extended her leg
That Kneebar from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
Sugiyama blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
The Karate Hottie wraps her leg around Naho Sugiyama leg and prevents her from moving.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson 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 1:50 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Naho Sugiyama 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Naho Sugiyama. 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.
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces Sugiyama to try and defend better.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Naho Sugiyama moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sugiyama moves to shoot
but Michelle Waterson delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Sugiyama and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama has seen better days.
Sugiyama is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Karate Hottie is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Right eye
Michelle Waterson paws at Sugiyama.
Sugiyama swings ineffectively.
Sugiyama is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Karate Hottie is smart enough to block that one.
Quick hook by Naho Sugiyama
Good shot! The Karate Hottie has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Body kick by Naho Sugiyama...
is blocked.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The Karate Hottie and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
Sugiyama moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Sugiyama launches a kick
but Michelle Waterson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Sugiyama showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sugiyama clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sugiyama's thigh!
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
Sugiyama seems to be done!
Nice punches from Michelle Waterson.
Sugiyama staggers backwards. The Karate Hottie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Chin
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious hook!
That hits Sugiyama's chin like a wrecking ball! Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Sugiyama's thigh
Loud pop!
Sugiyama hyper-extended her left leg
The Karate Hottie is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and gestures for Naho Sugiyama to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama tries to dirty boxing while holds The Karate Hottie against cage
The Karate Hottie is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Sugiyama steps forward
Michelle Waterson catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
miss their mark.
Sugiyama jumps and catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries a flying armbar!
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama, winning side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Michelle Waterson looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Naho Sugiyama.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The Karate Hottie goes for an armbar!
Sugiyama's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Naho Sugiyama taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Armbar) at 3:41 Round 3
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/26 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 22/26 (85%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Karate Hottie got some karate kicks and chops in on the Naho and took this in what I would consider an upset. Good fight from her. Naho just could not land. Off night, or Waterson a dodger? You tell me.