Post by The Sandmen on Apr 21, 2016 8:51:39 GMT -5
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Cris Cyborg is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Yamanaka, launching a big hook
Hiroko Yamanaka steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Cyborg clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Hiroko Yamanaka
puts Cyborg in a world of hurt!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Left cheek
As the fight continues it seems that Cris Cyborg is taking the best of the fight.
Brutal combination from Cris Cyborg!
Yamanaka is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Yamanaka's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Chin
Brilliant combination from Hiroko Yamanaka
that forces Cyborg to try and defend better.
Yamanaka cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Cyborg can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Cris Cyborg throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Cyborg engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cris Cyborg is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Yamanaka launches a furious hook!
That hits Cyborg's chin like a wrecking ball! Cyborg loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cyborg's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Cyborg hyper-extended her left leg
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cyborg tries to hit Hiroko Yamanaka with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Yamanaka dodges that
Cyborg clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka moves backwards and gestures for Cris Cyborg to stand up.
Cyborg climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Cyborg launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Yamanaka with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hiroko Yamanaka paws at Cyborg.
Cyborg swings ineffectively.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka has found an opening in the defense of Cyborg, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cyborg's ribs.
Crushing shot to Cyborg's body! She's holding her side
Cris Cyborg is opening up on Yamanaka and raining down combinations!
Yamanaka doesn't look worried as she defends.
Cyborg is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka shows great balance while pushing away Cris Cyborg
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Cyborg's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Yamanaka, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Cris Cyborg
Great move by Yamanaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka grapple with Cris Cyborg and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cris Cyborg falls hard on the mat with Hiroko Yamanaka on top of her
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Cyborg
Hiroko Yamanaka is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates Cris Cyborg's left arm looking for an armbar...
Cris Cyborg manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hiroko Yamanaka lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Cyborg
She succeeds!
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Cyborg is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cris Cyborg!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Yamanaka fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Cris Cyborg's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cyborg's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Cyborg hold her own hand and breaks Yamanaka's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Hiroko Yamanaka.
Cris Cyborg is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Hiroko Yamanaka put Cyborg in half guard.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to close the guard.
Yamanaka put Cris Cyborg in closed guard.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Cyborg leans back...
Yamanaka eyes her warily.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cyborg blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Yamanaka's guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Cris Cyborg tries to take advantage...
Cris Cyborg tries to open Yamanaka's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cris Cyborg. Yamanaka is unable to cover herself now!
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Forehead
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Cyborg is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cris Cyborg!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Yamanaka's cheek from the guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hiroko Yamanaka can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Cris Cyborg jumps back and jabs
Cyborg seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Yamanaka launches a furious hook!
That hits Cyborg's chin like a wrecking ball! Cyborg loses balance and goes to the mat.
Josh Rosenthal is asking Cyborg to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cyborg.
Cyborg's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Chin
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by TKO (Punch) at 3:14 Round 2
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Not bad at firtst, then Cyborg kinda collapsed into herself and died. She could use strength and dodging.
Cris Cyborg is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Cris Cyborg has found an opening in the defense of Yamanaka, launching a big hook
Hiroko Yamanaka steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Cyborg clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Hiroko Yamanaka
puts Cyborg in a world of hurt!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Left cheek
As the fight continues it seems that Cris Cyborg is taking the best of the fight.
Brutal combination from Cris Cyborg!
Yamanaka is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Yamanaka's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Chin
Brilliant combination from Hiroko Yamanaka
that forces Cyborg to try and defend better.
Yamanaka cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Cyborg can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Cris Cyborg throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Cyborg engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cris Cyborg is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Yamanaka launches a furious hook!
That hits Cyborg's chin like a wrecking ball! Cyborg loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cyborg's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Cyborg hyper-extended her left leg
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cyborg tries to hit Hiroko Yamanaka with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Yamanaka dodges that
Cyborg clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg kicks her legs trying to keep Hiroko Yamanaka away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka launches a kick to Cyborg's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Cris Cyborg launches an up-kick intended for Hiroko Yamanaka's head...
Yamanaka leans out of the way.
Yamanaka is standing while Cyborg is on the ground on her back
Yamanaka moves backwards and gestures for Cris Cyborg to stand up.
Cyborg climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Cyborg launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Yamanaka with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Hiroko Yamanaka paws at Cyborg.
Cyborg swings ineffectively.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka has found an opening in the defense of Cyborg, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cyborg's ribs.
Crushing shot to Cyborg's body! She's holding her side
Cris Cyborg is opening up on Yamanaka and raining down combinations!
Yamanaka doesn't look worried as she defends.
Cyborg is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka shows great balance while pushing away Cris Cyborg
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Cyborg's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Yamanaka, who walks calmly to her corner.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Cris Cyborg
Great move by Yamanaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka grapple with Cris Cyborg and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cris Cyborg falls hard on the mat with Hiroko Yamanaka on top of her
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Cyborg
Hiroko Yamanaka is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates Cris Cyborg's left arm looking for an armbar...
Cris Cyborg manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hiroko Yamanaka lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cris Cyborg is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Cyborg
She succeeds!
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Cyborg is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cris Cyborg!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Yamanaka fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Cris Cyborg's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cyborg's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Cyborg hold her own hand and breaks Yamanaka's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Hiroko Yamanaka.
Cris Cyborg is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Hiroko Yamanaka put Cyborg in half guard.
Cris Cyborg is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to close the guard.
Yamanaka put Cris Cyborg in closed guard.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Cyborg leans back...
Yamanaka eyes her warily.
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cyborg blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Yamanaka's guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Cris Cyborg tries to take advantage...
Cris Cyborg tries to open Yamanaka's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cris Cyborg. Yamanaka is unable to cover herself now!
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Forehead
Cris Cyborg is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Cyborg is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cris Cyborg!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Yamanaka's cheek from the guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Cris Cyborg
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Hiroko Yamanaka can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hiroko Yamanaka closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Cris Cyborg jumps back and jabs
Cyborg seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Yamanaka launches a furious hook!
That hits Cyborg's chin like a wrecking ball! Cyborg loses balance and goes to the mat.
Josh Rosenthal is asking Cyborg to defend herself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cyborg.
Cyborg's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cyborg has a small cut in her Chin
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by TKO (Punch) at 3:14 Round 2
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 129 s
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 9/21 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 302 s
Not bad at firtst, then Cyborg kinda collapsed into herself and died. She could use strength and dodging.