Post by The Sandmen on Sept 15, 2016 9:10:13 GMT -5
Miku Matsumoto glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Hisae Watanabe doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matsumoto and Watanabe move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Watanabe!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards after that one!
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by Watanabe.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Hisae Watanabe takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Watanabe with a double overhooks!
Hisae Watanabe and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Stand up! This is what Matsumoto's cornermen are shouting. Hisae Watanabe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto blocks
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Hisae Watanabe
land while she's on her bicycle.
Hisae Watanabe just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Matsumoto may be in trouble!
Hisae Watanabe moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's left thigh
Not a desiderable position that Matsumoto is in now. Hisae Watanabe is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Matsumoto is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe swings ineffectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hisae Watanabe who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Watanabe gets hold of a leg and trips Matsumoto to the mat!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Watanabe's ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and shows Hisae Watanabe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Matsumoto uses her forearms to block the impact!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Watanabe 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering her!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks Hisae Watanabe's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Hisae Watanabe, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good leg kicks from Hisae Watanabe.
Matsumoto winces a bit.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto decides to jump inside Watanabe's guard.
Watanabe didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nice punches from Hisae Watanabe.
Even nicer blocks from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Watanabe put Miku Matsumoto in closed guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Watanabe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Watanabe is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Matsumoto catch Hisae Watanabe's right arm and tries a kimura
Matsumoto is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Watanabe's eyes...
Hisae Watanabe holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
Watanabe wraps her leg around Miku Matsumoto leg and prevents her from moving.
Matsumoto misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Hisae Watanabe who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
That hit Matsumoto who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe back to the ground.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Nice beating Hisae Watanabe has received.
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Matsumoto stops that one with her ribs!
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Watanabe launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hisae Watanabe is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches...
Miku Matsumoto dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Watanabe misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto tries to take Hisae Watanabe down... Watanabe stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto launches a few punches...
Hisae Watanabe dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Body kick by Hisae Watanabe...
just grazes her opponent.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Matsumoto steps forward
Watanabe feints.
Low kick by Hisae Watanabe to maintain her distance.
That hits Miku Matsumoto's ankle
Matsumoto moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Hard blow to Watanabe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hisae Watanabe struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hisae Watanabe struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
Matsumoto's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Nose
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards staggered and Hisae Watanabe launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Matsumoto is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Hisae Watanabe Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miku Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right cheek
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Hisae Watanabe Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miku Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Matsumoto checks that kick!
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto tries to hit Hisae Watanabe with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Watanabe dodges that
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Matsumoto checks that kick!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miku Matsumoto is on her feet again.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Hisae Watanabe circles around Matsumoto
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
miss their mark.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Hisae Watanabe is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Matsumoto's thigh!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Watanabe throws a low kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks.
A high kick from Hisae Watanabe
falls short of the mark.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto checks the kick.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matsumoto and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
Matsumoto deflects it.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A bad move from Miku Matsumoto
almost puts her head in the path of Watanabe's kick.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Miku Matsumoto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Watanabe doesn't let Matsumoto get in on her legs.
Matsumoto misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Big mistake from Miku Matsumoto! Watanabe tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Watanabe is unable to lock that and Matsumoto breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe struggles and launches a few punches to Matsumoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Matsumoto covers her head!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe struggles and launches a few punches to Matsumoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Matsumoto covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hisae Watanabe postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe charge towards Miku Matsumoto with a flying knee
Miku Matsumoto got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Miku Matsumoto is on her feet again.
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Matsumoto is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Miku Matsumoto launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Matsumoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Watanabe has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Watanabe's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Matsumoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto moves forward and holds Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Watanabe circles out and slips free of Miku Matsumoto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Matsumoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hisae Watanabe's punches
Watanabe is on the receiving end of a great combo by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
Watanabe adjusts and closes her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Hisae Watanabe holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Matsumoto blocks with confidence
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Matsumoto blocks that. She made it look easy!
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Watanabe doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Watanabe launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Miku Matsumoto.
Watanabe defends.
Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid shot from Hisae Watanabe to the body.
Matsumoto blocks in time.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Matsumoto cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Watanabe can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Watanabe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Watanabe is clinching with Matsumoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Watanabe pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miku Matsumoto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miku Matsumoto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miku Matsumoto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto ribs hard
Hisae Watanabe jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Matsumoto blocks with her arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 16/36 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 17/54 (31%)
Kicks 17/27 (63%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/26 (19%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Watanabe gets ‘er done. Well…done enough, judge-wise.
Hisae Watanabe doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matsumoto and Watanabe move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Watanabe!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards after that one!
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
gets blocked by Watanabe.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Hisae Watanabe takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Watanabe with a double overhooks!
Hisae Watanabe and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Stand up! This is what Matsumoto's cornermen are shouting. Hisae Watanabe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto blocks
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Hisae Watanabe
land while she's on her bicycle.
Hisae Watanabe just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Matsumoto may be in trouble!
Hisae Watanabe moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's left thigh
Not a desiderable position that Matsumoto is in now. Hisae Watanabe is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Matsumoto is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe swings ineffectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hisae Watanabe who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Watanabe gets hold of a leg and trips Matsumoto to the mat!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Watanabe's ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and shows Hisae Watanabe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Matsumoto uses her forearms to block the impact!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Watanabe 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering her!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks Hisae Watanabe's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Hisae Watanabe, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good leg kicks from Hisae Watanabe.
Matsumoto winces a bit.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto decides to jump inside Watanabe's guard.
Watanabe didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Watanabe rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nice punches from Hisae Watanabe.
Even nicer blocks from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Hisae Watanabe's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Watanabe put Miku Matsumoto in closed guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Watanabe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Watanabe is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Matsumoto catch Hisae Watanabe's right arm and tries a kimura
Matsumoto is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Watanabe's eyes...
Hisae Watanabe holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
Watanabe wraps her leg around Miku Matsumoto leg and prevents her from moving.
Matsumoto misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Deep breaths from Hisae Watanabe who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
That hit Matsumoto who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Watanabe has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe back to the ground.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto succeeds
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Nice beating Hisae Watanabe has received.
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Matsumoto stops that one with her ribs!
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Watanabe launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hisae Watanabe is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe tries to take Miku Matsumoto down... Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches...
Miku Matsumoto dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Watanabe misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto tries to take Hisae Watanabe down... Watanabe stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto launches a few punches...
Hisae Watanabe dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Body kick by Hisae Watanabe...
just grazes her opponent.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Matsumoto steps forward
Watanabe feints.
Low kick by Hisae Watanabe to maintain her distance.
That hits Miku Matsumoto's ankle
Matsumoto moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Hard blow to Watanabe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hisae Watanabe struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto pushes Hisae Watanabe against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Hisae Watanabe struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
Matsumoto's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Nose
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Matsumoto stumbles backwards staggered and Hisae Watanabe launches aggressively over her opponent throwing some wild punches!
Matsumoto is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is she out?
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Hisae Watanabe Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miku Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right cheek
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Hisae Watanabe Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miku Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Matsumoto staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Matsumoto checks that kick!
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto tries to hit Hisae Watanabe with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Watanabe dodges that
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Matsumoto checks that kick!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miku Matsumoto is on her feet again.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Hisae Watanabe circles around Matsumoto
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
miss their mark.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Hisae Watanabe is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Matsumoto's thigh!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Watanabe throws a low kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks.
A high kick from Hisae Watanabe
falls short of the mark.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Miku Matsumoto checks the kick.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matsumoto and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
Matsumoto deflects it.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A bad move from Miku Matsumoto
almost puts her head in the path of Watanabe's kick.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Miku Matsumoto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Watanabe doesn't let Matsumoto get in on her legs.
Matsumoto misses a step and Hisae Watanabe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Big mistake from Miku Matsumoto! Watanabe tries to finish her off with a RNC!
Watanabe is unable to lock that and Matsumoto breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe struggles and launches a few punches to Matsumoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Matsumoto covers her head!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe struggles and launches a few punches to Matsumoto's head
Those punches are hitting! Matsumoto covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hisae Watanabe postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe charge towards Miku Matsumoto with a flying knee
Miku Matsumoto got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Matsumoto's thigh
Loud pop!
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Watanabe's moves.
Watanabe is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Miku Matsumoto is on her feet again.
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Matsumoto is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Miku Matsumoto launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Matsumoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Watanabe has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Watanabe's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Matsumoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto moves forward and holds Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Watanabe circles out and slips free of Miku Matsumoto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Matsumoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hisae Watanabe's punches
Watanabe is on the receiving end of a great combo by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
Watanabe adjusts and closes her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Hisae Watanabe holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Watanabe!
Matsumoto blocks with confidence
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Watanabe is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Matsumoto blocks that. She made it look easy!
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Watanabe doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Watanabe launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Miku Matsumoto.
Watanabe defends.
Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid shot from Hisae Watanabe to the body.
Matsumoto blocks in time.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Matsumoto cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Watanabe can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Watanabe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Watanabe is clinching with Matsumoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Watanabe takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Watanabe pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Matsumoto's cheek from the guard.
Miku Matsumoto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miku Matsumoto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miku Matsumoto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Miku Matsumoto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto ribs hard
Hisae Watanabe jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Matsumoto blocks with her arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 16/36 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 17/54 (31%)
Kicks 17/27 (63%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/26 (19%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 495 s
Watanabe gets ‘er done. Well…done enough, judge-wise.