Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 10:38:17 GMT -5
Jennifer Maia shifts back and forth nervously.
Ayaka Hamasaki glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Ayaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Maia's thigh!
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Maia with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Ayaka ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki goes for an americana!
Maia breaks free.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Jennifer Maia
falls short of the mark.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ayaka Hamasaki can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Jennifer Maia
Great move by Ayaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia fakes a few punches and advance towards Ayaka trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ayaka pushes Jennifer Maia and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates Jennifer Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ayaka Hamasaki lost her dominant position.
Ayaka misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to stand up!
Ayaka doesn't allow her!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Jennifer Maia to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki throws her leg over Jennifer Maia's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ayaka Hamasaki's rear naked choke attempt!
Jennifer Maia frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ayaka Hamasaki and ends up on top!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Ayaka
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Jennifer Maia any adventage in the ground.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Maia. 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 clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki was tooling Jennifer Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jennifer Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Maia's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Maia is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Jennifer Maia looks to pass to mount...
Ayaka creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Maia launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Ayaka Hamasaki caliber.
Ayaka throws a low kick
Jennifer Maia blocks.
Ayaka misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Ayaka's torso
that goes wide.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Maia ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Maia goes with a looping right hand while Ayaka Hamasaki jumps back and jabs
Maia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
Ayaka checks it.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka showing excellent timing, blasts Jennifer Maia with a right hand.
Great hook by Ayaka Hamasaki! Jennifer Maia is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ayaka is standing while Maia is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Ayaka's moves.
Ayaka is standing while Maia is on the ground on her back
Ayaka Hamasaki creates space and allows Jennifer Maia to stand up.
Jennifer Maia is on her feet again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Maia launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka Hamasaki jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka won't budge, forcing Maia to pull guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki was tooling Jennifer Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jennifer Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka tries to escape from the closed guard
Ayaka succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jennifer Maia is not able to stop Maia ground skills and Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jennifer Maia
Solid shots!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates Jennifer Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jennifer Maia is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ayaka Hamasaki controls the situation despite Jennifer Maia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki has seen better days.
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Jennifer Maia to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki throws her leg over Jennifer Maia's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ayaka Hamasaki's rear naked choke attempt!
Jennifer Maia frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ayaka Hamasaki and ends up on top!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Maia's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Ayaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maia stops that one with her ribs!
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
but Ayaka manages to dodge it
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Maia cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Ayaka can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Maia slips it.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Maia and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Ayaka and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Maia with a double overhooks!
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Maia's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ayaka.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka moves forward and holds Maia
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia and Ayaka Hamasaki are cliched up against the cage. Maia hammers Ayaka face and hooks Ayaka leg
Ayaka stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Maia misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Jennifer Maia
gets blocked by Ayaka.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Ayaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ayaka is clinching with Maia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ayaka Hamasaki is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Maia moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia reels from the strikes.
Jennifer Maia tries a middle kick
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks and steps away.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Ayaka.
Maia receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka wants nothing of that and pushes Maia.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Maia moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka is in open guard over Maia... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Maia struggles to free herself
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia hyper-extended her leg
Dan Miragliotta breaks Ayaka Hamasaki's lock! This is over! Maia didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ayaka Hamasaki by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:55 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Holy hell. It seems Hamasaki finally found someone she could beat.
Ayaka Hamasaki glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Ayaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Maia's thigh!
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Maia with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Ayaka ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki goes for an americana!
Maia breaks free.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Maia moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Jennifer Maia
falls short of the mark.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ayaka Hamasaki can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Jennifer Maia
Great move by Ayaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia fakes a few punches and advance towards Ayaka trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Ayaka pushes Jennifer Maia and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates Jennifer Maia's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ayaka Hamasaki lost her dominant position.
Ayaka misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to stand up!
Ayaka doesn't allow her!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Jennifer Maia to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki throws her leg over Jennifer Maia's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ayaka Hamasaki's rear naked choke attempt!
Jennifer Maia frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ayaka Hamasaki and ends up on top!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Ayaka
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Jennifer Maia any adventage in the ground.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jennifer Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Maia. 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 clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki was tooling Jennifer Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jennifer Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Maia's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki hovers above Maia
Good punches to Maia's body.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Maia is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Jennifer Maia looks to pass to mount...
Ayaka creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Maia launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Ayaka Hamasaki caliber.
Ayaka throws a low kick
Jennifer Maia blocks.
Ayaka misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Ayaka's torso
that goes wide.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Maia ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Maia goes with a looping right hand while Ayaka Hamasaki jumps back and jabs
Maia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid kick to the leg from Jennifer Maia
Ayaka checks it.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka showing excellent timing, blasts Jennifer Maia with a right hand.
Great hook by Ayaka Hamasaki! Jennifer Maia is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ayaka is standing while Maia is on the ground on her back
Jennifer Maia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Ayaka's moves.
Ayaka is standing while Maia is on the ground on her back
Ayaka Hamasaki creates space and allows Jennifer Maia to stand up.
Jennifer Maia is on her feet again.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Maia launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka Hamasaki jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka won't budge, forcing Maia to pull guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki was tooling Jennifer Maia for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jennifer Maia lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka tries to escape from the closed guard
Ayaka succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jennifer Maia is not able to stop Maia ground skills and Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jennifer Maia
Solid shots!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates Jennifer Maia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jennifer Maia is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ayaka Hamasaki controls the situation despite Jennifer Maia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki has seen better days.
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Jennifer Maia to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Maia
Ayaka Hamasaki throws her leg over Jennifer Maia's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ayaka Hamasaki's rear naked choke attempt!
Jennifer Maia frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ayaka Hamasaki and ends up on top!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Maia's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Maia wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Ayaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maia stops that one with her ribs!
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
but Ayaka manages to dodge it
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Maia cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Ayaka can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Maia slips it.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Maia and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Ayaka and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Maia with a double overhooks!
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Maia's punches
Maia is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ayaka.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Maia moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka moves forward and holds Maia
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia and Ayaka Hamasaki are cliched up against the cage. Maia hammers Ayaka face and hooks Ayaka leg
Ayaka stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Maia misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Quick hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
Good shot! Maia has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Jennifer Maia
gets blocked by Ayaka.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Ayaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ayaka is clinching with Maia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Maia
Ayaka is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maia moves back and takes a deep breath.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ayaka Hamasaki is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Maia moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia reels from the strikes.
Jennifer Maia tries a middle kick
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks and steps away.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Ayaka.
Maia receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka wants nothing of that and pushes Maia.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Maia stumbles backwards after that one!
Maia moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Maia
Ayaka is in open guard over Maia... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Maia struggles to free herself
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Maia's eyes...
Maia hyper-extended her leg
Dan Miragliotta breaks Ayaka Hamasaki's lock! This is over! Maia didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ayaka Hamasaki by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:55 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 326 s
Holy hell. It seems Hamasaki finally found someone she could beat.