Post by The Sandmen on Apr 16, 2012 12:36:26 GMT -5
ManMMA Women's Championship
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Gina Carano chants all around the place!
Gina Carano looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Cris Cyborg shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Carano is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Gina Carano comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Carano and Cyborg move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Cris Cyborg is taking the best of the fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carano seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Nice punch by Gina Carano
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Carano followed by a hard jab
Cyborg deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Gina Carano seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A left hook from Carano
grazes the chin of Cyborg.
Cyborg's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Brilliant combination from Cris Cyborg
that forces Carano to try and defend better.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gina Carano throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Cyborg's Nose is beginning to swell
Carano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gina Carano
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in open guard over Cyborg
Carano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Cyborg
Carano tries to move to full mount
Carano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gina Carano is in open guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in open guard over Cyborg
Gina Carano tries to pass to half guard...
Cris Cyborg can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carano looks to work from half guard.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Cyborg
Good looking punches from Gina Carano on the ground
They could take their toll on Cyborg.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in half guard over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cyborg misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gina Carano tries to open Cyborg's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gina Carano. Cyborg is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in half guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg 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 Cris Cyborg. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cris Cyborg!
Carano ducks under...
Nice punch by Gina Carano
that nearly tags Cyborg.
Cyborg steps backwards away from Gina Carano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carano moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Cris Cyborg checks the kick.
Some nice shots from Gina Carano
that stun Cyborg.
Gina Carano and Cyborg engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gina Carano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Cyborg has a small cut in her Right eye
Carano steps backwards away from Cris Cyborg. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cyborg throws a body kick.
Blocked by Carano.
Cyborg clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Gina Carano attempts to cut off Cyborg with punches
Cyborg reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Carano moves backwards and Cris Cyborg is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Crisp uppercut by Cyborg followed by a hard jab
Carano deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano swings...
hard impact to Cyborg's face!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Mouth
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gina Carano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Cyborg decides to launch some tentative punches
Carano launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Cyborg with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cyborg's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cris Cyborg paws at Carano.
Carano answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Left cheek
Gina Carano seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Gina Carano
that stun Cyborg.
A left hook from Carano
grazes the chin of Cyborg.
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Chin
A right hand from Gina Carano
surprises Cyborg!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Mouth
You can see Cyborg's blood making stains in the mat.
Quick hook by Gina Carano
Good shot! Cyborg has reasons to be worried.
Josh Rosenthal is asking Cyborg to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cyborg.
It's all over! Carano is still the champion!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Right cheek
Winner is Gina Carano by TKO (Hook) at 1:27 Round 2
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 25/31 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 67 s
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 67 s
What an amazing fight! Both fighters were close to going out several times, and both fighters had moments of powerful striking.