Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2016 15:24:17 GMT -5
Cris Cyborg looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Rin Nakai looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cyborg and Nakai move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nakai moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Cyborg with a double overhooks!
Some nice shots from Cris Cyborg
that stun Nakai.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Cris Cyborg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Cris Cyborg is taking the best of the fight.
Cyborg is swinging for the fences!
Nakai backpedals and creates space. Cris Cyborg is asking her if she is going to fight!
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Chin
Rin Nakai and Cyborg 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai launches a rapid series of punches
taking Cyborg from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Cris Cyborg throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Nakai's chin! That stops Nakai in her tracks!
Nakai's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Left eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai's mind is definitely in the fight, Cyborg just got nailed! Rin Nakai saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cyborg is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai attempts to cut off Cyborg with punches
Cyborg reels from the strikes.
Nakai launches a kick
Cyborg checks it and keeps distance.
Several good body shots
land on Nakai.
Crushing shot to Nakai's body! She's holding her side
Cris Cyborg tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing Cyborg to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Cyborg
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Cyborg tries to show some ground skills
Cris Cyborg put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Cyborg
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Cyborg from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cyborg's being punished here!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Left eye
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cris Cyborg can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Cris Cyborg attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Cris Cyborg manages to switch to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Cyborg
Rin Nakai tries to pass Cris Cyborg's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cris Cyborg...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cris Cyborg tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cyborg's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Rin Nakai slides her arm under Cris Cyborg's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Cris Cyborg pulls down on Rin Nakai's hand and staves off danger
Cyborg tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cyborg has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Cyborg manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Cris Cyborg
that nearly tags Nakai.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A furious flurry of punches from Rin Nakai
puts Cyborg in a world of hurt!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Cris Cyborg.
Nakai staggers backwards. Cyborg wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg goes with a looping right hand while Rin Nakai jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nakai seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nakai's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
A left hook from Cyborg
grazes the chin of Nakai.
Brutal combination from Cris Cyborg!
Nakai is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Nakai's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cyborg launches a furious hook!
Nakai ducks under and pushes Cris Cyborg creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
Good shot! Cyborg has reasons to be worried.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cris Cyborg!
Nakai is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cris Cyborg attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cyborg showing excellent timing, blasts Rin Nakai with a right hand.
Nakai steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Several good body shots
land on Nakai.
A right hand from Cris Cyborg
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cyborg's chin! That stops Cyborg in her tracks!
Cyborg's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Cyborg!
Nakai blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Nakai, launching a big hook
Rin Nakai steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cris Cyborg throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Cyborg swings again, only to get countered once more! Cyborg is looking bad here!
A wicked punch by Cris Cyborg
goes awry.
Cyborg follows Rin Nakai
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cyborg needs to stop playing Rin Nakai's game or she'll get knocked out!
Cyborg's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Right eye
Cyborg seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rin Nakai can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Cyborg, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cyborg is wobbling!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Chin
Cris Cyborg's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nakai dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cyborg from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Left eye
Cyborg doesn't stop bleeding.
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref pulls off Rin Nakai! Cyborg seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rin Nakai by TKO (Punches) at 2:52 Round 2
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 33/50 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 121 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 46/57 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 121 s
Rin outstruck Cyborg. Whoaaaa.
Rin Nakai looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cyborg and Nakai move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nakai moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Cyborg with a double overhooks!
Some nice shots from Cris Cyborg
that stun Nakai.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Cris Cyborg takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
As the fight continues it seems that Cris Cyborg is taking the best of the fight.
Cyborg is swinging for the fences!
Nakai backpedals and creates space. Cris Cyborg is asking her if she is going to fight!
Nakai tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Chin
Rin Nakai and Cyborg 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai launches a rapid series of punches
taking Cyborg from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Cris Cyborg throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Nakai's chin! That stops Nakai in her tracks!
Nakai's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Left eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cris Cyborg fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai's mind is definitely in the fight, Cyborg just got nailed! Rin Nakai saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cyborg is going to have a headache after this one.
The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai attempts to cut off Cyborg with punches
Cyborg reels from the strikes.
Nakai launches a kick
Cyborg checks it and keeps distance.
Several good body shots
land on Nakai.
Crushing shot to Nakai's body! She's holding her side
Cris Cyborg tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai won't budge, forcing Cyborg to pull guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Cyborg
Nakai use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Cyborg tries to show some ground skills
Cris Cyborg put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Cyborg
Nakai tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Cyborg from the side mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cyborg's being punished here!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Left eye
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cris Cyborg can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Cris Cyborg attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Cris Cyborg manages to switch to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Cyborg
Rin Nakai tries to pass Cris Cyborg's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Cris Cyborg
Rin Nakai looks to mount Cris Cyborg...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cris Cyborg tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cyborg's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Cyborg
Rin Nakai slides her arm under Cris Cyborg's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Cris Cyborg pulls down on Rin Nakai's hand and staves off danger
Cyborg tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cyborg has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Cyborg manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Nakai
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Cris Cyborg
that nearly tags Nakai.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A furious flurry of punches from Rin Nakai
puts Cyborg in a world of hurt!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Nice punches from Cris Cyborg.
Nakai staggers backwards. Cyborg wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg goes with a looping right hand while Rin Nakai jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Nakai seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Nakai's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
A left hook from Cyborg
grazes the chin of Nakai.
Brutal combination from Cris Cyborg!
Nakai is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Nakai's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cyborg launches a furious hook!
Nakai ducks under and pushes Cris Cyborg creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
Good shot! Cyborg has reasons to be worried.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cris Cyborg!
Nakai is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cris Cyborg attempts a sweep single...
Rin Nakai was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cyborg showing excellent timing, blasts Rin Nakai with a right hand.
Nakai steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Several good body shots
land on Nakai.
A right hand from Cris Cyborg
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Rin Nakai throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cyborg's chin! That stops Cyborg in her tracks!
Cyborg's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Cyborg!
Nakai blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Nakai, launching a big hook
Rin Nakai steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Nakai is trying to counter now!
Cris Cyborg throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Cyborg swings again, only to get countered once more! Cyborg is looking bad here!
A wicked punch by Cris Cyborg
goes awry.
Cyborg follows Rin Nakai
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cyborg needs to stop playing Rin Nakai's game or she'll get knocked out!
Cyborg's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Right eye
Cyborg seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rin Nakai can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Cyborg, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cyborg is wobbling!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Chin
Cris Cyborg's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nakai dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cyborg from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cris Cyborg's Left eye
Cyborg doesn't stop bleeding.
Nakai throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref pulls off Rin Nakai! Cyborg seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Rin Nakai by TKO (Punches) at 2:52 Round 2
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 33/50 (66%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 121 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 46/57 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 121 s
Rin outstruck Cyborg. Whoaaaa.