Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 18:26:01 GMT -5
Hisae Watanabe doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Vanessa Porto doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Watanabe and Porto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Some big punches are landing!
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Watanabe who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto pushes away Watanabe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Watanabe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Watanabe with uppercuts!
Watanabe is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Watanabe is unable to escape!
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Porto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Porto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hisae Watanabe
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hisae Watanabe's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Porto is throwing a flurry of punches!
Watanabe ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Porto steps forward
Watanabe feints.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe throws a combo
Vanessa Porto ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Watanabe swings again, only to get countered once more! Watanabe is looking bad here!
Porto moves forward looking for some action
Vanessa Porto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe tries to breaks Vanessa Porto's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Watanabe launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Porto's ribs.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Watanabe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Watanabe who put distance between them
Vanessa Porto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Porto launches a hook to the body
Hisae Watanabe moves aside looking for a counter...
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Porto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Hisae Watanabe jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vanessa Porto and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Porto 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.
Vanessa Porto pushes away Watanabe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Watanabe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Vanessa Porto pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto takes a break to breathe while holding Hisae Watanabe.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
miss their mark.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries a hook to the body
but Watanabe manages to dodge it
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Porto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Good looking punches from Hisae Watanabe on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Hisae Watanabe sits high on Vanessa Porto's chest and pulls her leg underneath Porto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Porto tries to roll out. She's too quick for Hisae Watanabe and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Watanabe and it cost her top position.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Porto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Vanessa Porto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Porto hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Watanabe showing excellent timing, blasts Vanessa Porto with a right hand.
Great hook by Hisae Watanabe! Vanessa Porto is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Porto checks that kick!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto 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 Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Porto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Vanessa Porto is on her feet again.
Crisp uppercut by Watanabe followed by a hard jab
Vanessa Porto stumbles back.
Porto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Watanabe steps backwards away from Vanessa Porto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Watanabe is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto tries to open up Hisae Watanabe's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Watanabe in the side of the head
Watanabe's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Porto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Solid shots!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Watanabe holds Vanessa Porto arms and counters her opponent punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Porto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Porto tries to open up Hisae Watanabe's defense faking a few punches.
Hisae Watanabe wraps her arms around Porto's arms and counters the punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Blocked by Watanabe.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Porto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Porto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Watanabe put Vanessa Porto in closed guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Vanessa Porto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Watanabe cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Porto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Inside leg kick from Porto
that goes awry.
Watanabe avoids a dangerous strike from Porto
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for some grappling action
Watanabe has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Watanabe who put distance between them
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
Watanabe checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Vanessa Porto's punches
Watanabe is on the receiving end of a great combo by Porto.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
An overhand right from Vanessa Porto that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Watanabe moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Vanessa Porto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Porto into her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vanessa Porto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Vanessa Porto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe regains full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe doesn't want to free her opponent and Porto continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Porto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Some big punches are landing!
Vanessa Porto launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Watanabe blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Vanessa Porto paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Porto steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto tries to pass to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto fakes some punches
Watanabe ties her up.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Porto pulls her arm out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Porto hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Watanabe moves backwards and Vanessa Porto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Hisae Watanabe with a right hand.
Watanabe steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Porto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Porto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe slightly pushes Porto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and launches herself over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Porto's chin
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Vanessa Porto and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Porto's chin
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Chin
Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
makes Porto stumble back!
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Porto ribs hard
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Porto's knee!
Porto hyper-extended her leg
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Porto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Hisae Watanabe tries a middle kick
Porto blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Vanessa Porto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Porto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Watanabe is connecting with a few punches
Watanabe steps backwards away from Vanessa Porto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Porto has a small cut in her Nose
Hisae Watanabe circles around Porto
Good front kick from Watanabe!
Porto stumbles backwards after that one!
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Porto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Vanessa Porto who almost cannot stand!
One after another Hisae Watanabe is punishing Porto! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Vanessa Porto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
Vanessa Porto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Watanabe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is a bloody mess!
Watanabe tries to move to full mount
Watanabe succeeds
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hisae Watanabe doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
You can see Porto's blood making stains in the mat.
Porto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to escape from the full mount...
Hisae Watanabe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Vanessa Porto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hisae Watanabe hooks Porto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Porto's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Watanabe extends her hips and it's deep. Vanessa Porto taps! Smart move, Vanessa Porto could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:47 Round 4
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 39/51 (76%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 10/23 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/22 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
These two came to fight, and fight they did. Taking the fight everywhere, these 2 ensured this was pretty much an MMA clinic, with great fighting in every aspect of MMA. Watanabe got the best of Porto late, and secured the finish after using the punchging and previous submissions to wear her down some. Good fight, ladies.
Vanessa Porto doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Watanabe and Porto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Some big punches are landing!
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Watanabe who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto pushes away Watanabe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Watanabe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Watanabe with uppercuts!
Watanabe is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Watanabe is unable to escape!
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Porto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Porto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hisae Watanabe
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hisae Watanabe's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Porto is throwing a flurry of punches!
Watanabe ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Porto steps forward
Watanabe feints.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe throws a combo
Vanessa Porto ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Watanabe swings again, only to get countered once more! Watanabe is looking bad here!
Porto moves forward looking for some action
Vanessa Porto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe tries to breaks Vanessa Porto's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Watanabe launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Porto's ribs.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Watanabe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Watanabe who put distance between them
Vanessa Porto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Porto launches a hook to the body
Hisae Watanabe moves aside looking for a counter...
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Porto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Hisae Watanabe jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vanessa Porto and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Porto 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.
Vanessa Porto pushes away Watanabe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Watanabe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Vanessa Porto
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Vanessa Porto pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto takes a break to breathe while holding Hisae Watanabe.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
miss their mark.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries a hook to the body
but Watanabe manages to dodge it
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Porto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Good looking punches from Hisae Watanabe on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Hisae Watanabe sits high on Vanessa Porto's chest and pulls her leg underneath Porto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Porto tries to roll out. She's too quick for Hisae Watanabe and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Watanabe and it cost her top position.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Porto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Vanessa Porto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Porto hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Watanabe showing excellent timing, blasts Vanessa Porto with a right hand.
Great hook by Hisae Watanabe! Vanessa Porto is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Porto checks that kick!
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Porto's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto 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 Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Porto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Vanessa Porto is on her feet again.
Crisp uppercut by Watanabe followed by a hard jab
Vanessa Porto stumbles back.
Porto's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Watanabe steps backwards away from Vanessa Porto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Watanabe is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto tries to open up Hisae Watanabe's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Watanabe in the side of the head
Watanabe's Forehead is beginning to swell
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Porto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Solid shots!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Watanabe holds Vanessa Porto arms and counters her opponent punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Porto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Porto tries to open up Hisae Watanabe's defense faking a few punches.
Hisae Watanabe wraps her arms around Porto's arms and counters the punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Blocked by Watanabe.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Porto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Porto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Watanabe put Vanessa Porto in closed guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Vanessa Porto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Watanabe cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Porto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Inside leg kick from Porto
that goes awry.
Watanabe avoids a dangerous strike from Porto
and counters with a solid straight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for some grappling action
Watanabe has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Watanabe who put distance between them
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
Watanabe checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Vanessa Porto's punches
Watanabe is on the receiving end of a great combo by Porto.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
An overhand right from Vanessa Porto that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Watanabe moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Vanessa Porto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Porto into her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vanessa Porto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Vanessa Porto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe regains full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Porto struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe doesn't want to free her opponent and Porto continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lightning fast low kick from Porto!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Some big punches are landing!
Vanessa Porto launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Watanabe blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Vanessa Porto paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Porto steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Porto moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto tries to pass to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto fakes some punches
Watanabe ties her up.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Porto pulls her arm out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Porto hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Watanabe moves backwards and Vanessa Porto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Hisae Watanabe with a right hand.
Watanabe steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Porto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Porto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe slightly pushes Porto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and launches herself over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Porto's chin
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Vanessa Porto and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Porto's chin
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Chin
Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
makes Porto stumble back!
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Porto ribs hard
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Porto's knee!
Porto hyper-extended her leg
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Porto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Hisae Watanabe tries a middle kick
Porto blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Vanessa Porto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Porto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Watanabe is connecting with a few punches
Watanabe steps backwards away from Vanessa Porto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Porto has a small cut in her Nose
Hisae Watanabe circles around Porto
Good front kick from Watanabe!
Porto stumbles backwards after that one!
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Porto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Vanessa Porto who almost cannot stand!
One after another Hisae Watanabe is punishing Porto! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Vanessa Porto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hisae Watanabe!
Vanessa Porto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Watanabe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is a bloody mess!
Watanabe tries to move to full mount
Watanabe succeeds
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hisae Watanabe doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
You can see Porto's blood making stains in the mat.
Porto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Vanessa Porto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to escape from the full mount...
Hisae Watanabe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Watanabe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Vanessa Porto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Hisae Watanabe hooks Porto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Porto's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Watanabe extends her hips and it's deep. Vanessa Porto taps! Smart move, Vanessa Porto could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:47 Round 4
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 39/51 (76%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 10/23 (43%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/22 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 441 s
These two came to fight, and fight they did. Taking the fight everywhere, these 2 ensured this was pretty much an MMA clinic, with great fighting in every aspect of MMA. Watanabe got the best of Porto late, and secured the finish after using the punchging and previous submissions to wear her down some. Good fight, ladies.