Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2018 9:46:12 GMT -5
Miesha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Jessica Andrade looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tate and Andrade move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Andrade goes to the body...
her punches graze Tate's arm.
Shovel hook by Jessica Andrade
goes nowhere.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Jessica Andrade is standing now.
Andrade is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Andrade's moves.
Andrade is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate tries to stand up!
Andrade doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Andrade in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrade goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miesha Tate is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jessica Andrade gets the advantage
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Tate's face with those brutal elbows! Tate needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is locking that leglock...
Tate hyper-extended her leg
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Andrade is locking that Kneebar...
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Andrade
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Tate pushes Jessica Andrade and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miesha Tate is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate catches Jessica Andrade's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Tate.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Andrade
Tate is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Andrade slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Andrade slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade decides to jump inside Tate's guard.
Tate didn't see that coming. Andrade is in open guard over Tate now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrade doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Andrade's ribs.
That hit Andrade who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade is looking to end this fight with strikes
Tate anticipates her moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Andrade's neck!
Andrade pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Andrade leans back...
Tate eyes her warily.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade isolates Miesha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miesha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jessica Andrade and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Andrade's chin! That stops Andrade in her tracks!
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Miesha Tate stumbles back.
Jessica Andrade tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Andrade to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Andrade
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Andrade's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Andrade dives for Miesha Tate's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Tate hyper-extended her left leg
Andrade is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
That Diving Foot Lock looks tight...
Miesha Tate steps her leg out of danger while Jessica Andrade remains on the ground.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade launches an up-kick intended for Miesha Tate's head...
It lands flush with Miesha Tate's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate decides to jump inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade fights back with her feet, forcing Tate to try something else.
Tate misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Miesha Tate away.
Miesha Tate takes a kick to the body.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Miesha Tate away.
Miesha Tate takes a kick to the body.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Andrade looks to be in very good shape.
Andrade tries to hit Miesha Tate with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tate steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate decides to jump inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Andrade now.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Andrade's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate and Andrade engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jessica Andrade is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tate is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
Andrade holds Miesha Tate arms and counters her opponent punches.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Andrade to fight back!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Miesha Tate goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miesha Tate work her BJJ game.
Miesha Tate hooks Andrade's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Andrade manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Andrade switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Andrade is locking that Triangle Choke...
Tate struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Andrade throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate goes to the body...
She punishes Andrade's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Tate is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
A furious flurry of punches from Miesha Tate
puts Andrade in a world of hurt!
Andrade throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Andrade clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Jessica Andrade throws a combo
Miesha Tate ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Andrade swings again, only to get countered once more! Andrade is looking bad here!
Andrade looks to be in very good shape.
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Jessica Andrade hooks Tate's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miesha Tate manages to kick Andrade away and scrambles on top!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Andrade's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Andrade
Miesha Tate launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Andrade blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jessica Andrade's cheek! Andrade stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Andrade now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate viciously slams hammer blows to Andrade's face!
This is over! That impact from Miesha Tate has left Andrade laying flat on the mat!
Andrade has a small cut in her Forehead
Winner is Miesha Tate by KO (GnP) at 2:03 Round 3
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
This was a really interesting fight. There was a good hunk of back and forth, then Jessica did big damage, then Tate did big damage, then they went back and forth, then Tate recovered better than Jessica after round 2, and she came out and destroyed her in round 3. Great display by both these fightees.
Jessica Andrade looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Tate and Andrade move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Andrade goes to the body...
her punches graze Tate's arm.
Shovel hook by Jessica Andrade
goes nowhere.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Jessica Andrade is standing now.
Andrade is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Andrade's moves.
Andrade is standing while Tate is on the ground on her back
Tate tries to stand up!
Andrade doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tate climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Miesha Tate manages to switch to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Andrade realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Andrade in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrade goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miesha Tate is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jessica Andrade gets the advantage
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Tate's face with those brutal elbows! Tate needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Right eye
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is locking that leglock...
Tate hyper-extended her leg
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Tate is able to break the lock.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade is in open guard over Tate... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Andrade is locking that Kneebar...
Tate rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jessica Andrade
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Tate pushes Jessica Andrade and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miesha Tate is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Miesha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate catches Jessica Andrade's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Tate.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Andrade
Tate is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Miesha Tate moves to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Tate attempts a triangle from bottom! Jessica Andrade slips out. Tate quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jessica Andrade slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade decides to jump inside Tate's guard.
Tate didn't see that coming. Andrade is in open guard over Tate now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Andrade doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Deep breaths from Miesha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Andrade's ribs.
That hit Andrade who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Tate
Andrade is looking to end this fight with strikes
Tate anticipates her moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Miesha Tate sits up and gets an arm around Andrade's neck!
Andrade pushes Miesha Tate back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Andrade looks to counter!
Andrade leans back...
Tate eyes her warily.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Tate
Jessica Andrade isolates Miesha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miesha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jessica Andrade and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Andrade's chin! That stops Andrade in her tracks!
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Miesha Tate stumbles back.
Jessica Andrade tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate won't budge, forcing Andrade to pull guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Andrade
Tate tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Andrade's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Miesha Tate breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Andrade dives for Miesha Tate's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Tate hyper-extended her left leg
Andrade is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
That Diving Foot Lock looks tight...
Miesha Tate steps her leg out of danger while Jessica Andrade remains on the ground.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade launches an up-kick intended for Miesha Tate's head...
It lands flush with Miesha Tate's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate decides to jump inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade fights back with her feet, forcing Tate to try something else.
Tate misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Miesha Tate away.
Miesha Tate takes a kick to the body.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Jessica Andrade kicks her legs trying to keep Miesha Tate away.
Miesha Tate takes a kick to the body.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Andrade looks to be in very good shape.
Andrade tries to hit Miesha Tate with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Tate steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate decides to jump inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Andrade now.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Andrade is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Andrade's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate and Andrade engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jessica Andrade is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tate is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
Andrade holds Miesha Tate arms and counters her opponent punches.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Andrade to fight back!
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Miesha Tate goes for an americana!
Andrade breaks free.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to half guard.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miesha Tate work her BJJ game.
Miesha Tate hooks Andrade's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Andrade manages to kick Tate away and scrambles on top!
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Jessica Andrade launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Andrade switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Andrade is locking that Triangle Choke...
Tate struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Andrade
Andrade throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miesha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jessica Andrade. 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate goes to the body...
She punishes Andrade's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Tate is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
A furious flurry of punches from Miesha Tate
puts Andrade in a world of hurt!
Andrade throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Andrade clumsily fails here and it's time for Miesha Tate to fight back!
Jessica Andrade throws a combo
Miesha Tate ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Andrade swings again, only to get countered once more! Andrade is looking bad here!
Andrade looks to be in very good shape.
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Jessica Andrade hooks Tate's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miesha Tate manages to kick Andrade away and scrambles on top!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Andrade's being punished here!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Tate is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Andrade is holding Miesha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Andrade
Miesha Tate launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Andrade blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jessica Andrade's cheek! Andrade stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Tate is standing while Andrade is on the ground on her back
Miesha Tate opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Andrade's guard.
Andrade didn't see that coming. Tate is in open guard over Andrade now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Andrade
Miesha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Miesha Tate viciously slams hammer blows to Andrade's face!
This is over! That impact from Miesha Tate has left Andrade laying flat on the mat!
Andrade has a small cut in her Forehead
Winner is Miesha Tate by KO (GnP) at 2:03 Round 3
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 406 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
This was a really interesting fight. There was a good hunk of back and forth, then Jessica did big damage, then Tate did big damage, then they went back and forth, then Tate recovered better than Jessica after round 2, and she came out and destroyed her in round 3. Great display by both these fightees.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!