Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2016 15:23:03 GMT -5
Milana Dudieva doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Buckner while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Milana Dudieva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner tries a hook to the body
but Dudieva manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dudieva wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Dudieva moves forward and holds Buckner
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Milana Dudieva!
Buckner ducks under...
A bunch of leg kicks from Amanda Buckner
are blocked by Dudieva.
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner tries to free her leg...
Dudieva doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva sits up and gets an arm around Buckner's neck!
Buckner pushes Milana Dudieva back to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva attempts a triangle from bottom! Amanda Buckner slips out. Dudieva quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Amanda Buckner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Dudieva's guard.
Dudieva didn't see that coming. Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Dudieva's leg!
Dudieva closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Buckner spins out, but Milana Dudieva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Buckner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner opts to jump inside Dudieva's guard.
Dudieva didn't see that coming. Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Amanda Buckner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva shows great balance while pushing away Amanda Buckner
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva tries a hook to the body
and hits Buckner's ribs hard
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Dudieva can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Good front kick from Dudieva!
Amanda Buckner blocks
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Good movement from Buckner
who is bobbing and weaving.
Buckner misses a step and Milana Dudieva sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Milana Dudieva
Good shot! Buckner has reasons to be worried.
Buckner has a small cut in her Nose
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner is getting frustrated here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to close the guard.
Dudieva put Amanda Buckner in closed guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Dudieva
Buckner is in closed guard... Dudieva tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Milana Dudieva is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to move on the ground and shows Milana Dudieva a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Buckner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Amanda Buckner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Dudieva fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dudieva is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Buckner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Milana Dudieva isolates Amanda Buckner's left arm looking for an armbar...
Amanda Buckner manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Milana Dudieva 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Amanda Buckner
are bothering her opponent.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Amanda Buckner tries to pass to half guard...
Milana Dudieva can't prevent her opponent from passing. Buckner looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Dudieva's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Milana Dudieva...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Dudieva breaks the lock showing some skills...
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Milana Dudieva shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Milana Dudieva breaks that americana attempt!
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Milana Dudieva who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
Buckner blocks those punches
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Milana Dudieva's arm and tries an armbar!
Dudieva struggles to free herself
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
Dudieva holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Dudieva's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dudieva's ribs.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Buckner put Milana Dudieva in closed guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Buckner
Dudieva tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Milana Dudieva! She is reversed and nor Amanda Buckner is on half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Amanda Buckner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Milana Dudieva tries to turn away and scramble out. Amanda Buckner takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Buckner is locking that rear naked choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Dudieva's eyes...
Dudieva's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Punishing hold!
Buckner is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Milana Dudieva spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Milana Dudieva
mostly hits air.
Buckner tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Buckner is clinching with Dudieva.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Buckner's head
Nothing from this... Milana Dudieva seems frustrated.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
A dirty boxing lesson by Buckner who is trying to punish Milana Dudieva's ribs with a few punches.
Dudieva brings her opponent closer and blocks Buckner's punches.
Amanda Buckner tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner circles out and slips free of Milana Dudieva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Amanda Buckner and Dudieva engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Dudieva with a double overhooks!
A punch from Amanda Buckner
grazes Dudieva's right cheek.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dudieva is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner shows great balance while pushing away Milana Dudieva
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
They're bothering Dudieva even though they aren't hurting her.
Dudieva's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Milana Dudieva...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner isolates Milana Dudieva's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Milana Dudieva is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Amanda Buckner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dudieva is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Dudieva's ribs.
Dudieva is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Dudieva's body! She's holding her side
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dudieva is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll on the ground...
Buckner knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dudieva moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dudieva is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Milana Dudieva takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Bone shattering straight right hand from Amanda Buckner!
Dudieva is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner tries to move to full mount
Buckner's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva has seen better days.
Dudieva tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punches from Milana Dudieva.
Buckner staggers backwards. Dudieva wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and launches herself over Buckner!
Nice move by Dudieva who clinches and pushes Buckner against the cage
Amanda Buckner pushes away Dudieva trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dudieva doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Milana Dudieva slightly pushes Buckner into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Amanda Buckner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Dudieva blocks that.
Milana Dudieva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Buckner's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dudieva fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Milana Dudieva tries to finish with a leg lock!
Buckner is able to break the lock.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Dudieva blocks them effectively.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Milana Dudieva is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Milana Dudieva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Milana Dudieva takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Buckner pushes Milana Dudieva and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Buckner moves backwards and Milana Dudieva is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Dudieva!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva won't budge, forcing Buckner to pull guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Milana Dudieva!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Milana Dudieva creates enough space to control Amanda Buckner's leg.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Buckner's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Buckner pulls her arm out of danger.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner tries to get a side mount...
Dudieva wraps her leg around Amanda Buckner leg and prevents her from moving.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Buckner, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Buckner moves backwards and Milana Dudieva is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Dudieva attempts a triangle from bottom! Amanda Buckner slips out. Dudieva quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Amanda Buckner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
Amanda Buckner jabs at Dudieva
hitting her chest.
Solid jabs from Amanda Buckner.
Dudieva defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Buckner tries to grapple
Dudieva moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
Dudieva avoids a dangerous strike from Buckner
and counters with a solid straight!
Buckner's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dudieva showing excellent timing, blasts Amanda Buckner with a right hand.
Great hook by Milana Dudieva! Amanda Buckner is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dudieva is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
Milana Dudieva creates space and allows Amanda Buckner to stand up.
Amanda Buckner is on her feet again.
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Milana Dudieva is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Crushing shot to Buckner's body! She's holding her side
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dudieva blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Buckner's guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Dudieva tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Milana Dudieva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Dudieva blocks them effectively.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Dudieva tries to open up Amanda Buckner's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Buckner in the side of the head
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Dudieva uses her strength to keep Dudieva at a disadvantage
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Milana Dudieva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Stand up! This is what Dudieva's cornermen are shouting. Amanda Buckner is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Dudieva in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
Buckner holds Milana Dudieva arms and counters her opponent punches.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Dudieva has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Milana Dudieva pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Buckner's head
Those punches are hitting! Buckner covers her head!
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
Dudieva pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Dudieva.
Winner is Milana Dudieva by Split decision
Statistics: Milana Dudieva
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 670 s
A really close fight. Dudieva was winning early, Bucky O’Hare was winning later, then both became exhausted and few did anything effective thereafter. It was interesting.
Ferocious staredown by Buckner while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Milana Dudieva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner tries a hook to the body
but Dudieva manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dudieva wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Dudieva moves forward and holds Buckner
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Milana Dudieva!
Buckner ducks under...
A bunch of leg kicks from Amanda Buckner
are blocked by Dudieva.
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner tries to free her leg...
Dudieva doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva sits up and gets an arm around Buckner's neck!
Buckner pushes Milana Dudieva back to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Dudieva attempts a triangle from bottom! Amanda Buckner slips out. Dudieva quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Amanda Buckner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Dudieva's guard.
Dudieva didn't see that coming. Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Buckner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Dudieva's leg!
Dudieva closes her legs around Amanda Buckner's leg. Buckner is not able to move away now!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Buckner spins out, but Milana Dudieva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Buckner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner opts to jump inside Dudieva's guard.
Dudieva didn't see that coming. Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva now.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Amanda Buckner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva shows great balance while pushing away Amanda Buckner
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva tries a hook to the body
and hits Buckner's ribs hard
Buckner cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Dudieva can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Good front kick from Dudieva!
Amanda Buckner blocks
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Good movement from Buckner
who is bobbing and weaving.
Buckner misses a step and Milana Dudieva sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Milana Dudieva
Good shot! Buckner has reasons to be worried.
Buckner has a small cut in her Nose
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Buckner in half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner is getting frustrated here.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to close the guard.
Dudieva put Amanda Buckner in closed guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Dudieva
Buckner is in closed guard... Dudieva tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amanda Buckner!
Milana Dudieva is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner tries to move on the ground and shows Milana Dudieva a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Buckner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Amanda Buckner, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Dudieva fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dudieva is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Buckner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Milana Dudieva isolates Amanda Buckner's left arm looking for an armbar...
Amanda Buckner manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Milana Dudieva 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Amanda Buckner
are bothering her opponent.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Amanda Buckner tries to pass to half guard...
Milana Dudieva can't prevent her opponent from passing. Buckner looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner sits over her knees and pushes away Dudieva's leg!
Amanda Buckner is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Milana Dudieva...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Dudieva breaks the lock showing some skills...
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Milana Dudieva shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Milana Dudieva breaks that americana attempt!
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Milana Dudieva who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
Buckner blocks those punches
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Milana Dudieva's arm and tries an armbar!
Dudieva struggles to free herself
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Amanda Buckner appears to be unbreakable
Dudieva holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Dudieva's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dudieva's ribs.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Buckner put Milana Dudieva in closed guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Buckner
Dudieva tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Milana Dudieva! She is reversed and nor Amanda Buckner is on half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Amanda Buckner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Milana Dudieva tries to turn away and scramble out. Amanda Buckner takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Buckner is locking that rear naked choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Dudieva's eyes...
Dudieva's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Punishing hold!
Buckner is locking that rear naked choke...
She can't lock it up. Milana Dudieva spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Milana Dudieva
mostly hits air.
Buckner tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Buckner is clinching with Dudieva.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Buckner's head
Nothing from this... Milana Dudieva seems frustrated.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
A dirty boxing lesson by Buckner who is trying to punish Milana Dudieva's ribs with a few punches.
Dudieva brings her opponent closer and blocks Buckner's punches.
Amanda Buckner tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner circles out and slips free of Milana Dudieva's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Amanda Buckner and Dudieva engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Dudieva with a double overhooks!
A punch from Amanda Buckner
grazes Dudieva's right cheek.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dudieva is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner shows great balance while pushing away Milana Dudieva
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Buckner is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
They're bothering Dudieva even though they aren't hurting her.
Dudieva's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Milana Dudieva...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Amanda Buckner isolates Milana Dudieva's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Milana Dudieva is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Amanda Buckner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dudieva is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Buckner is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Dudieva's ribs.
Dudieva is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Dudieva's body! She's holding her side
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dudieva clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Amanda Buckner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dudieva is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll on the ground...
Buckner knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dudieva moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dudieva is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Milana Dudieva takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Bone shattering straight right hand from Amanda Buckner!
Dudieva is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Amanda Buckner uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner tries to move to full mount
Buckner's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva has seen better days.
Dudieva tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punches from Milana Dudieva.
Buckner staggers backwards. Dudieva wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and launches herself over Buckner!
Nice move by Dudieva who clinches and pushes Buckner against the cage
Amanda Buckner pushes away Dudieva trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dudieva doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Milana Dudieva slightly pushes Buckner into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Amanda Buckner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Dudieva blocks that.
Milana Dudieva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Buckner's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dudieva fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Milana Dudieva tries to finish with a leg lock!
Buckner is able to break the lock.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Dudieva blocks them effectively.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Milana Dudieva is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Milana Dudieva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Milana Dudieva takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Buckner pushes Milana Dudieva and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Buckner moves backwards and Milana Dudieva is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Dudieva!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva won't budge, forcing Buckner to pull guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Milana Dudieva!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Milana Dudieva creates enough space to control Amanda Buckner's leg.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Buckner's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Buckner pulls her arm out of danger.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Dudieva
Buckner tries to get a side mount...
Dudieva wraps her leg around Amanda Buckner leg and prevents her from moving.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Buckner, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Buckner moves backwards and Milana Dudieva is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Dudieva attempts a triangle from bottom! Amanda Buckner slips out. Dudieva quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Amanda Buckner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Milana Dudieva. 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.
Amanda Buckner jabs at Dudieva
hitting her chest.
Solid jabs from Amanda Buckner.
Dudieva defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Buckner tries to grapple
Dudieva moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Buckner and Dudieva circle around the center of the cage.
Dudieva avoids a dangerous strike from Buckner
and counters with a solid straight!
Buckner's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dudieva showing excellent timing, blasts Amanda Buckner with a right hand.
Great hook by Milana Dudieva! Amanda Buckner is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dudieva is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
Milana Dudieva creates space and allows Amanda Buckner to stand up.
Amanda Buckner is on her feet again.
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Milana Dudieva is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Crushing shot to Buckner's body! She's holding her side
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner
Dudieva is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dudieva blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Buckner's guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Dudieva tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Milana Dudieva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Dudieva blocks them effectively.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Dudieva tries to open up Amanda Buckner's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Buckner in the side of the head
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Dudieva uses her strength to keep Dudieva at a disadvantage
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Milana Dudieva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Stand up! This is what Dudieva's cornermen are shouting. Amanda Buckner is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Amanda Buckner put Dudieva in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Buckner
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
Buckner holds Milana Dudieva arms and counters her opponent punches.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Dudieva has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Milana Dudieva pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Buckner's head
Those punches are hitting! Buckner covers her head!
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Buckner who put distance between them
Dudieva pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Dudieva studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Dudieva.
Winner is Milana Dudieva by Split decision
Statistics: Milana Dudieva
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 670 s
A really close fight. Dudieva was winning early, Bucky O’Hare was winning later, then both became exhausted and few did anything effective thereafter. It was interesting.