Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2016 20:22:09 GMT -5
Ayaka Hamasaki is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Andrea Lee doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Ayaka and Lee move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:14 Round 1 and Lee is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lee jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Andrea Lee pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrea Lee postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Ayaka hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrea Lee postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ayaka pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Andrea Lee's offensive.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lee wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrea Lee grapple with Ayaka Hamasaki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Lee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ayaka Hamasaki
Solid shots!
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Andrea Lee in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ayaka Hamasaki struggles not allowing Andrea Lee improve her position.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to open up Ayaka Hamasaki's defense faking a few punches.
Ayaka Hamasaki wraps her arms around Lee's arms and counters the punches.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lee spins out, but Ayaka Hamasaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lee is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Andrea Lee. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrea Lee and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
surprises Lee!
Andrea Lee leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Lee shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lee struggles and launches a few punches to Ayaka's head
Nothing from this... Andrea Lee seems frustrated.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka pushes off of Andrea Lee and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lee stumbles backwards but Ayaka Hamasaki chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes away Lee trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lee doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ayaka Hamasaki
The fighters are clinching.
Lee and Ayaka Hamasaki are cliched up against the cage. Lee hammers Ayaka face and hooks Ayaka leg
Ayaka Hamasaki is on her back after that trip
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ayaka's being punished here!
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Good looking punches from Andrea Lee on the ground
They could take their toll on Ayaka.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Lee looks to work from half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Terrible one sided match... Ayaka was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrea Lee caliber.
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Andrea Lee slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Lee's face
Lee shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka tries to open up Andrea Lee's defense faking a few punches.
Andrea Lee wraps her arms around Ayaka's arms and counters the punches.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Andrea Lee, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A left hook from Ayaka
grazes the chin of Lee.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Ayaka from the side mount!
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to escape from closed guard...
Lee struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee was tooling Ayaka Hamasaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ayaka Hamasaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka attempts a triangle from bottom! Andrea Lee slips out. Ayaka quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Andrea Lee slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ayaka Hamasaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lee grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lee pulls her arm out of danger.
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Andrea Lee fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Ayaka's face!
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Nose
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Lee
She is not able to do it
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lee moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to free her leg
Ayaka Hamasaki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
misses its target.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki swings...
...no good.
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Andrea Lee blocks
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Andrea Lee
Good shot! Ayaka has reasons to be worried.
Lee is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrea Lee and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Lee
that goes awry.
Lee pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ayaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ayaka pushes Andrea Lee and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lee tries to grapple
She puts Ayaka in a double underhook!
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes away Lee trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lee doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ayaka Hamasaki
The fighters are clinching.
Lee jump forward with her knee rising
Ayaka Hamasakisaw that coming and move away from danger
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lee has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Andrea Lee embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ayaka who put distance between them
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lee is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Andrea Lee
Every time Andrea Lee attempts to get inside
Ayaka fires a low kick.
Lee and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Lee moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
tags Lee.
Lee has a small cut in her Forehead
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to move to full mount
Lee succeeds
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Andrea Lee doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Lee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ayaka Hamasaki
Solid shots!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee has seen better days.
Lee tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ayaka struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka measures the resilience of Lee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lee's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Andrea Lee slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Andrea Lee in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka is getting frustrated here.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lee blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lee who is in full mount! Ayaka is in trouble now!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lee struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Andrea Lee tries to take advantage...
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee passes momentarily but Ayaka Hamasaki regains half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka misses a step and Andrea Lee sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lee launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lee is countered by Ayaka Hamasaki.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Ayaka Hamasaki
are bothering her opponent.
Andrea Lee moves forward and launches a high kick!
Ayaka ducks under.
Lee misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka avoids a dangerous strike from Lee
and counters with a solid straight!
Lee fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka sprawls and remains on her feet.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee's ribs hard
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Andrea Lee is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrea Lee's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in Lee open guard now
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Andrea Lee, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Ayaka.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lee goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Ayaka tries to open up Andrea Lee's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lee in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Forehead
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Andrea Lee can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ayaka looks to work from half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass Andrea Lee's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lee's being punished here!
Lee has a small cut in her Mouth
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn away and scramble out. Ayaka Hamasaki takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Andrea Lee spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lee decides to launch some tentative punches
Ayaka Hamasaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lee is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Ayaka tries to move to full mount
Ayaka succeeds
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and shows Ayaka Hamasaki a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki has punished Lee very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Ayaka and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Andrea Lee fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Ayaka is connecting with a few punches
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrea Lee takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Andrea Lee.
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Round 5
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Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrea Lee attempts to cut off Ayaka with punches
Ayaka avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka is holding Andrea Lee's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll on the ground...
Ayaka knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Andrea Lee to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under Lee control.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Ayaka is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under Lee control.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lee locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Ayaka Hamasaki unil she can pull her arm free! Ayaka lost her dominant position.
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.
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Andrea Lee is a bloody mess!
Lee wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka wants nothing of that and pushes Lee.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Andrea Lee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ayaka blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Low kick by Ayaka Hamasaki to maintain her distance.
That hits Andrea Lee's ankle
Ayaka Hamasaki circles around Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Lee staggers backwards. Ayaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Ayaka and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Ayaka Hamasaki
that visibly pains Lee.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
A right hand from Andrea Lee
misses its target.
Ayaka Hamasaki closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Andrea Lee is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Andrea Lee is a bloody mess!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to better her position on the ground...
Ayaka breaks the closed guard of Andrea Lee and moves to half guard
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lee is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and shows Ayaka Hamasaki a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lee's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee has punished Ayaka very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Ayaka is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka catch Andrea Lee's left arm and tries a kimura
Andrea Lee holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Ayaka misses a step and Andrea Lee sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Lee is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes Andrea Lee down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lee misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka Hamasaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lee breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrea Lee attempts to cut off Ayaka with punches
Ayaka avoids getting cornered.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lee's chin
Lee's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Ayaka should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lee's chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Andrea Lee.
Winner is Andrea Lee by Split decision
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: Andrea Lee
Punches 4/30 (13%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 18/36 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Close fight. Lee early, Hamasaki late.
Andrea Lee doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Ayaka and Lee move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:14 Round 1 and Lee is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lee jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Andrea Lee pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Andrea Lee postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Ayaka hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrea Lee postures up and launches another series of punches!
Ayaka pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Andrea Lee's offensive.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lee wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Andrea Lee grapple with Ayaka Hamasaki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Lee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ayaka Hamasaki
Solid shots!
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Andrea Lee in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ayaka Hamasaki struggles not allowing Andrea Lee improve her position.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to open up Ayaka Hamasaki's defense faking a few punches.
Ayaka Hamasaki wraps her arms around Lee's arms and counters the punches.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lee spins out, but Ayaka Hamasaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lee is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Andrea Lee. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Andrea Lee and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
surprises Lee!
Andrea Lee leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Lee shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lee struggles and launches a few punches to Ayaka's head
Nothing from this... Andrea Lee seems frustrated.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka pushes off of Andrea Lee and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lee stumbles backwards but Ayaka Hamasaki chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes away Lee trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lee doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ayaka Hamasaki
The fighters are clinching.
Lee and Ayaka Hamasaki are cliched up against the cage. Lee hammers Ayaka face and hooks Ayaka leg
Ayaka Hamasaki is on her back after that trip
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ayaka's being punished here!
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Good looking punches from Andrea Lee on the ground
They could take their toll on Ayaka.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Lee looks to work from half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Terrible one sided match... Ayaka was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrea Lee caliber.
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Andrea Lee slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Lee's face
Lee shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka tries to open up Andrea Lee's defense faking a few punches.
Andrea Lee wraps her arms around Ayaka's arms and counters the punches.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Andrea Lee, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A left hook from Ayaka
grazes the chin of Lee.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Ayaka from the side mount!
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to escape from closed guard...
Lee struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee looks to posture up and open Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee forces Ayaka Hamasaki to open her guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee was tooling Ayaka Hamasaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ayaka Hamasaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka attempts a triangle from bottom! Andrea Lee slips out. Ayaka quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Andrea Lee slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ayaka Hamasaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lee grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lee pulls her arm out of danger.
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Andrea Lee fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Ayaka's face!
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Nose
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Lee
She is not able to do it
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lee moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to free her leg
Ayaka Hamasaki moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
misses its target.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki swings...
...no good.
Good front kick from Ayaka!
Andrea Lee blocks
Lee tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Andrea Lee
Good shot! Ayaka has reasons to be worried.
Lee is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrea Lee and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Lee
that goes awry.
Lee pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ayaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Ayaka pushes Andrea Lee and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lee tries to grapple
She puts Ayaka in a double underhook!
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes away Lee trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lee doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ayaka Hamasaki
The fighters are clinching.
Lee jump forward with her knee rising
Ayaka Hamasakisaw that coming and move away from danger
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lee has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Andrea Lee embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ayaka who put distance between them
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lee is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Andrea Lee
Every time Andrea Lee attempts to get inside
Ayaka fires a low kick.
Lee and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Lee moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Ayaka Hamasaki
tags Lee.
Lee has a small cut in her Forehead
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over Ayaka
Lee tries to move to full mount
Lee succeeds
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Andrea Lee doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Lee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ayaka Hamasaki
Solid shots!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee has seen better days.
Lee tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ayaka struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka measures the resilience of Lee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lee's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Ayaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrea Lee looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Andrea Lee slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Andrea Lee in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka is getting frustrated here.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lee blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrea Lee pushes Ayaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lee who is in full mount! Ayaka is in trouble now!
Andrea Lee is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lee struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Andrea Lee tries to take advantage...
Andrea Lee tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Andrea Lee passes momentarily but Ayaka Hamasaki regains half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Andrea Lee is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lee blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka misses a step and Andrea Lee sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lee launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lee is countered by Ayaka Hamasaki.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Ayaka Hamasaki
are bothering her opponent.
Andrea Lee moves forward and launches a high kick!
Ayaka ducks under.
Lee misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka avoids a dangerous strike from Lee
and counters with a solid straight!
Lee fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka sprawls and remains on her feet.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee's ribs hard
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Andrea Lee is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is in closed guard... Lee tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrea Lee's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki is in Lee open guard now
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Andrea Lee, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Ayaka.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lee goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Ayaka tries to open up Andrea Lee's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lee in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Forehead
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Andrea Lee can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ayaka looks to work from half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Ayaka's side.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass Andrea Lee's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lee's being punished here!
Lee has a small cut in her Mouth
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn away and scramble out. Ayaka Hamasaki takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Andrea Lee spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Lee decides to launch some tentative punches
Ayaka Hamasaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lee is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Lee tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Lee
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Ayaka tries to move to full mount
Ayaka succeeds
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and shows Ayaka Hamasaki a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki has punished Lee very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Ayaka and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Andrea Lee fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Ayaka is connecting with a few punches
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrea Lee takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Andrea Lee.
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Round 5
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Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrea Lee attempts to cut off Ayaka with punches
Ayaka avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Nice punch by Ayaka Hamasaki
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka is holding Andrea Lee's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Andrea Lee tries to roll on the ground...
Ayaka knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Andrea Lee to her stomach and takes her back!
Ayaka is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under Lee control.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Ayaka is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under Lee control.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lee locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Ayaka Hamasaki unil she can pull her arm free! Ayaka lost her dominant position.
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.
Solid low kick from Ayaka Hamasaki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Andrea Lee is a bloody mess!
Lee wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka wants nothing of that and pushes Lee.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Andrea Lee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ayaka blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Low kick by Ayaka Hamasaki to maintain her distance.
That hits Andrea Lee's ankle
Ayaka Hamasaki circles around Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punches from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Lee staggers backwards. Ayaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Ayaka and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Ayaka Hamasaki
that visibly pains Lee.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
A right hand from Andrea Lee
misses its target.
Ayaka Hamasaki closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Andrea Lee's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Ayaka Hamasaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Andrea Lee is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Ayaka into her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Lee
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Andrea Lee is a bloody mess!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to better her position on the ground...
Ayaka breaks the closed guard of Andrea Lee and moves to half guard
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lee is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and shows Ayaka Hamasaki a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lee's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lee's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee has punished Ayaka very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Ayaka is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Ayaka catch Andrea Lee's left arm and tries a kimura
Andrea Lee holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Ayaka misses a step and Andrea Lee sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lee measures the resilience of Ayaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ayaka blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to Ayaka's cheek from the guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee doesn't stop bleeding.
Lee is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes Andrea Lee down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lee misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka Hamasaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lee breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
You can see Lee's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrea Lee attempts to cut off Ayaka with punches
Ayaka avoids getting cornered.
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lee's chin
Lee's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Ayaka should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Lee's chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Andrea Lee.
Winner is Andrea Lee by Split decision
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 26/31 (84%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: Andrea Lee
Punches 4/30 (13%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 18/36 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Close fight. Lee early, Hamasaki late.