Post by The Sandmen on May 21, 2017 21:35:58 GMT -5
Miku Matsumoto looks very relaxed.
Ayaka Hamasaki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ayaka with a double overhooks!
Miku Matsumoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Matsumoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Ayaka.
Matsumoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Some counter punches against Ayaka Hamasaki
almost hit him as he moves away.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki back to the ground.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Ayaka doesn't want to free his opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto struggles to free himself
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Matsumoto tries to break the lock slamming Ayaka Hamasaki against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Ayaka loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ayaka Hamasaki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Matsumoto stumble back!
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ayaka throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! He is reversed and nor Ayaka Hamasaki is on half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ayaka Hamasaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka cartwheels towards Matsumoto!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Miku Matsumoto.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ayaka's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ayaka.
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Round 2
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Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto breaks the closed guard of Ayaka Hamasaki and moves to half guard
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls him over and takes his back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Matsumoto's ribs.
Crushing shot to Matsumoto's body! He's holding his side
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has Matsumoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Matsumoto is unable to move under Ayaka control.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Matsumoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ayaka.
Ayaka uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ayaka is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ayaka holds Miku Matsumoto's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ayaka is countered by Miku Matsumoto.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka fights back with his feet, forcing Matsumoto to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Miku Matsumoto
goes nowhere.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miku Matsumoto launches a few punches to Ayaka
Ayaka holds Miku Matsumoto's arms and blocks the punches!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto goes for an armbar!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks the lock and pushes away Miku Matsumoto, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Matsumoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Matsumoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
A high kick from Ayaka Hamasaki
grazes Matsumoto's head, but he seems okay.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Matsumoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Matsumoto slips it.
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Miku Matsumoto tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Ayaka misses with a low kick.
Ayaka launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking Ayaka's attemp of grappling
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto holds Ayaka Hamasaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ayaka positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Matsumoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Ayaka Hamasaki slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ayaka Hamasaki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ayaka Hamasaki. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ayaka launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto blocks.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Ayaka leads with a punch
Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miku Matsumoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ayaka's knee!
Ayaka hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matsumoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Matsumoto slips it.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Miku Matsumoto slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Miku Matsumoto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Miku Matsumoto slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work his BJJ game.
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto goes for an armbar!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks the lock and pushes away Miku Matsumoto, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ayaka is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miku Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Matsumoto jumps and tries to free his leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Miku Matsumoto is able to get half guard here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
A right hand from Miku Matsumoto
surprises Ayaka!
Ayaka Hamasaki jabs at Matsumoto
to no visible effect.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ayaka stops that one with his ribs!
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ayaka Hamasaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Ayaka pushes Miku Matsumoto forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Ayaka continues in closed guard
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ayaka studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ayaka's ribs.
Ayaka is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto tries to open up Ayaka with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Ayaka is trying to block them with his hands...
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Ayaka breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses his strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 4:25 in the 4 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto throws a flurry of punches at Ayaka...
A lot of them are hitting Ayaka's face
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Matsumoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Ayaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Miku Matsumoto launches a body shot
Ayaka evades.
Ayaka misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Miku Matsumoto
tags Ayaka.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Matsumoto spins out, but Ayaka Hamasaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Matsumoto is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Matsumoto is locking that guillotine...
Matsumoto secures the lock while Ayaka Hamasaki refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (guillotine) at 1:54 Round 5
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 7/24 (29%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Can one of my ManMMA Historians tell me how many times these 2 fought in ManMMA, and what the score was coming into this fight?
Ayaka Hamasaki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Ayaka with a double overhooks!
Miku Matsumoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ayaka
Matsumoto shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Ayaka.
Matsumoto receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Some counter punches against Ayaka Hamasaki
almost hit him as he moves away.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki back to the ground.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ayaka Hamasaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Ayaka doesn't want to free his opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Ayaka is trying to counter now!
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto struggles to free himself
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle looks tight...
Matsumoto tries to break the lock slamming Ayaka Hamasaki against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Ayaka loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ayaka Hamasaki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Ayaka Hamasaki
makes Matsumoto stumble back!
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ayaka throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Ayaka waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! He is reversed and nor Ayaka Hamasaki is on half guard!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ayaka Hamasaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka cartwheels towards Matsumoto!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Miku Matsumoto.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Ayaka's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ayaka.
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Round 2
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Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto breaks the closed guard of Ayaka Hamasaki and moves to half guard
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls him over and takes his back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Matsumoto's ribs.
Crushing shot to Matsumoto's body! He's holding his side
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has Matsumoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Matsumoto is unable to move under Ayaka control.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Matsumoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ayaka.
Ayaka uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ayaka is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ayaka holds Miku Matsumoto's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ayaka is countered by Miku Matsumoto.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Ayaka's guard.
Ayaka fights back with his feet, forcing Matsumoto to try something else.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto checks it.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Miku Matsumoto
goes nowhere.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miku Matsumoto launches a few punches to Ayaka
Ayaka holds Miku Matsumoto's arms and blocks the punches!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ayaka Hamasaki.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ayaka Hamasaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto goes for an armbar!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks the lock and pushes away Miku Matsumoto, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Matsumoto throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a middle kick
Matsumoto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
A high kick from Ayaka Hamasaki
grazes Matsumoto's head, but he seems okay.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Matsumoto is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Matsumoto slips it.
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Miku Matsumoto tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Ayaka misses with a low kick.
Ayaka launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
Ayaka moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking Ayaka's attemp of grappling
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto holds Ayaka Hamasaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ayaka positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Matsumoto's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Ayaka Hamasaki slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ayaka Hamasaki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ayaka Hamasaki. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ayaka launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto blocks.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Ayaka leads with a punch
Miku Matsumoto avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miku Matsumoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ayaka's knee!
Ayaka hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ayaka jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matsumoto sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Ayaka Hamasaki throws an uppercut
Matsumoto slips it.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Miku Matsumoto slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Miku Matsumoto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Miku Matsumoto slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto tries to better his position on the ground...
Matsumoto is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miku Matsumoto work his BJJ game.
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to his side and trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto goes for an armbar!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks the lock and pushes away Miku Matsumoto, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ayaka is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miku Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Matsumoto jumps and tries to free his leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Miku Matsumoto is able to get half guard here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
A right hand from Miku Matsumoto
surprises Ayaka!
Ayaka Hamasaki jabs at Matsumoto
to no visible effect.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ayaka stops that one with his ribs!
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Miku Matsumoto takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ayaka Hamasaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Ayaka pushes Miku Matsumoto forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free his opponent and Ayaka continues in closed guard
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Ayaka is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Matsumoto catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ayaka studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miku Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ayaka's ribs.
Ayaka is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in his guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Matsumoto tries to open up Ayaka with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Ayaka is trying to block them with his hands...
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Ayaka breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses his strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Miku Matsumoto isolates Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost his dominant position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 4:25 in the 4 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close his guard around Matsumoto
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ayaka's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto throws a flurry of punches at Ayaka...
A lot of them are hitting Ayaka's face
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Matsumoto, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Ayaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Miku Matsumoto launches a body shot
Ayaka evades.
Ayaka misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Miku Matsumoto
tags Ayaka.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Matsumoto spins out, but Ayaka Hamasaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Matsumoto is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ayaka Hamasaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Matsumoto into his guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Ayaka
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Matsumoto is locking that guillotine...
Matsumoto secures the lock while Ayaka Hamasaki refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (guillotine) at 1:54 Round 5
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 13/15 (87%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 7/24 (29%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Can one of my ManMMA Historians tell me how many times these 2 fought in ManMMA, and what the score was coming into this fight?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!