Post by The Sandmen on Oct 13, 2016 22:23:38 GMT -5
Jennifer Maia glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Miku Matsumoto raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Maia and Matsumoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and moves laterally.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Jennifer Maia regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Body shots by Miku Matsumoto
Solid blows to Maia's abdomen.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jennifer Maia! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to stand up!
Matsumoto doesn't allow her!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Maia.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that hits its mark.
Matsumoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Maia leads with a punch
Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Maia blocks with confidence
Matsumoto misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto's ribs hard
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia wraps her legs while she holds Miku Matsumoto's head... Tight guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to free her leg
Miku Matsumoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Maia covers herself well
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia launches a kick
but Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Maia's Forehead
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Miku Matsumoto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Jennifer Maia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Jennifer Maia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miku Matsumoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Maia pushes off of Miku Matsumoto and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Matsumoto holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
Matsumoto ducks that one.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks Miku Matsumoto's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 Matsumoto's moves.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Jennifer Maia spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Maia and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Maia's jaw!
Miku Matsumoto and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Maia launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Maia's Left cheek
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto fakes some punches
Maia ties her up.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto 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
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Jennifer Maia
that nearly tags Matsumoto.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
Miku Matsumoto 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
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to stand up!
Matsumoto doesn't allow her!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is countered by Jennifer Maia.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Herb Dean 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 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
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work her BJJ game.
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jennifer Maia manages to kick Matsumoto away and scrambles on top!
Matsumoto misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Miku Matsumoto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
Herb Dean 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.
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Round 5
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Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Matsumoto is clinching with Maia.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Maia who is trying to punish Miku Matsumoto's ribs with a few punches.
Matsumoto brings her opponent closer and blocks Maia's punches.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
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 Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Jennifer Maia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jennifer Maia shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Jennifer Maia breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto suddenly holds Jennifer Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Maia slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Maia.
Maia swings ineffectively.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto showing excellent timing, blasts Jennifer Maia with a right hand.
Maia steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Maia breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Maia breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Jennifer Maia spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Deep breaths from Jennifer Maia who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Jennifer Maia.
Miku Matsumoto defends with ease.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jennifer Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maia's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/12 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/12 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 799 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 23/43 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 799 s
Seems about right…
Miku Matsumoto raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Maia and Matsumoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and moves laterally.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia moves on the ground
Maia cannot take advantage in the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Jennifer Maia regains full guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
mostly hits air.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto avoids a dangerous strike from Maia
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Body shots by Miku Matsumoto
Solid blows to Maia's abdomen.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jennifer Maia! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Maia from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to stand up!
Matsumoto doesn't allow her!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Maia.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Hard blow to Maia's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
land on Maia.
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that hits its mark.
Matsumoto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Maia leads with a punch
Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Maia blocks with confidence
Matsumoto misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Maia fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto's ribs hard
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maia's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maia wraps her legs while she holds Miku Matsumoto's head... Tight guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to free her leg
Miku Matsumoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Maia's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Maia covers herself well
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia launches a kick
but Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Maia's Forehead
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Maia misses with a low kick.
Maia pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Maia is connecting with a few punches
Miku Matsumoto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Jennifer Maia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Jennifer Maia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miku Matsumoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Terrible one sided match... Maia was not ready to fight a fighter of Miku Matsumoto caliber.
Maia pushes off of Miku Matsumoto and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Matsumoto holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maia launches a stiff jab!
Matsumoto ducks that one.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maia's ribs.
Maia blocks Miku Matsumoto's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 Matsumoto's moves.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Jennifer Maia spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Maia and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Some big punches are landing!
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Maia's jaw!
Miku Matsumoto and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Maia jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Maia is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Maia launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto attempts to cut off Maia with punches
Maia reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Maia's Left cheek
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto fakes some punches
Maia ties her up.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto 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
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Maia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Jennifer Maia
that nearly tags Matsumoto.
Maia moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
Miku Matsumoto 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
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jennifer Maia slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to stand up!
Matsumoto doesn't allow her!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is countered by Jennifer Maia.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Herb Dean 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 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
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work her BJJ game.
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto hooks Maia's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jennifer Maia manages to kick Matsumoto away and scrambles on top!
Matsumoto misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to escape from the full mount...
Miku Matsumoto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Matsumoto blocks that.
Herb Dean 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.
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Round 5
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Maia decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matsumoto tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Matsumoto is clinching with Maia.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Maia who is trying to punish Miku Matsumoto's ribs with a few punches.
Matsumoto brings her opponent closer and blocks Maia's punches.
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
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 Maia
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Jennifer Maia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jennifer Maia shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Jennifer Maia breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto suddenly holds Jennifer Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Maia slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Maia.
Maia swings ineffectively.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto showing excellent timing, blasts Jennifer Maia with a right hand.
Maia steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Maia breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Maia breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Jennifer Maia spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Deep breaths from Jennifer Maia who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto isolates Jennifer Maia's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jennifer Maia manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Jennifer Maia.
Miku Matsumoto defends with ease.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jennifer Maia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maia's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/12 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/12 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 799 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 23/43 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 799 s
Seems about right…