Post by The Sandmen on Mar 15, 2018 0:32:32 GMT -5
Valérie Létourneau 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.
Miriam Nakamoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Valérie Létourneau is taking the best of the fight.
Brutal combination from Valérie Létourneau!
Nakamoto moves aside and dodges.
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Nakamoto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Miriam Nakamoto swings...
hard impact to Létourneau's face!
Nakamoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valérie Létourneau chases Nakamoto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Nakamoto steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Superb haymaker by Létourneau
Nakamoto manages to move aside
Surprise roundhouse punch by Létourneau.
Miriam Nakamoto's reflexes save her!
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Miriam Nakamoto throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Létourneau's chin! That stops Létourneau in her tracks!
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Valérie Létourneau
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Létourneau into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Valérie Létourneau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto won't budge, forcing Létourneau to pull guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakamoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakamoto blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miriam Nakamoto tries to free her leg
Miriam Nakamoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Miriam Nakamoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Létourneau blocks them effectively.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Létourneau tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakamoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Valérie Létourneau! She is reversed and nor Miriam Nakamoto is on half guard!
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Valérie Létourneau rolls over herself and stands up while Miriam Nakamoto rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miriam Nakamoto. 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.
Létourneau studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Létourneau studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miriam Nakamoto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakamoto fires low kicks
punishing Létourneau's legs repeatedly.
Létourneau hyper-extended her left leg
Nakamoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Létourneau launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Nakamoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Létourneau steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Solid low kick from Valérie Létourneau.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Létourneau fires low kicks
punishing Nakamoto's legs repeatedly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Valérie Létourneau
grazes Nakamoto's head, but she seems okay.
A right hand from Miriam Nakamoto
makes Létourneau stumble back!
Valérie Létourneau has found an opening in the defense of Nakamoto, launching a big uppercut
Miriam Nakamoto is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Nakamoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakamoto moves forward and holds Létourneau
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Létourneau's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto launches a few hard punches to Valérie Létourneau's ribs!
Valérie Létourneau's ribs shows the damage! Miriam Nakamoto is working her opponent ribs!
Létourneau doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miriam Nakamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miriam Nakamoto pushes Létourneau forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Létourneau doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miriam Nakamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miriam Nakamoto pushes Létourneau forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Valérie Létourneau gets sloppy and Miriam Nakamoto tries to take advantage...
Nakamoto charge towards Valérie Létourneau with a flying knee
Valérie Létourneau got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau 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 Nakamoto's moves.
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau 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 Nakamoto's moves.
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto launches a kick to Létourneau's thigh
Létourneau checks that kick!
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto launches a kick to Létourneau's thigh
Loud pop!
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto creates space and allows Valérie Létourneau to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Valérie Létourneau is standing now.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Middle kick from Létourneau.
Nakamoto receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Valérie Létourneau paws at Nakamoto.
Nakamoto swings ineffectively.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Létourneau.
It looks like Nakamoto was hit by a bus!
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Létourneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Létourneau launches a kick to Nakamoto's thigh
Nakamoto checks that kick!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau creates space and allows Miriam Nakamoto to stand up.
Miriam Nakamoto is on her feet again.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valérie Létourneau can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Létourneau doesn't allow her!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Nakamoto to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Miriam Nakamoto is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Valérie Létourneau
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Létourneau into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Miriam Nakamoto.
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Round 3
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Valérie Létourneau is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miriam Nakamoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
Nakamoto seems staggered and Valérie Létourneau runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miriam Nakamoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Létourneau's knee!
Létourneau grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Valérie Létourneau
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau fakes some punches
Nakamoto ties her up.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Nakamoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Nakamoto is unable to cover herself now!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau works on the ground with her fingers over Nakamoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau struggles on the ground and tries to break Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau is in Nakamoto open guard now
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau tries to improve position.
Nakamoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Létourneau blocks them effectively.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Létourneau's ribs.
Létourneau blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Létourneau tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
Nakamoto breaks free.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to turn in and scramble out. Valérie Létourneau timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Miriam Nakamoto slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto works on the ground with her fingers over Létourneau's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakamoto's side.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Nakamoto
She succeeds!
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Létourneau is getting frustrated here.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to roll to her side and trap Valérie Létourneau in her guard...
Miriam Nakamoto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Létourneau's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Létourneau's ribs
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Nakamoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Létourneau struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nakamoto misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Miriam Nakamoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakamoto's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau has seen better days.
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Létourneau, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Brutal-looking high kick from Miriam Nakamoto!
Létourneau dodges!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Miriam Nakamoto launches a body shot
Létourneau dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
A left hook from Létourneau
grazes the chin of Nakamoto.
Létourneau feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Chin
Valérie Létourneau tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nakamoto's face
Létourneau dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Nakamoto from the ground!
Nakamoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Right cheek
A left hook from Nakamoto
falls short.
Létourneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miriam Nakamoto throws a combo
Valérie Létourneau ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Nakamoto swings again, only to get countered once more! Nakamoto is looking bad here!
Létourneau moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Incredible haymaker from Valérie Létourneau!
You can see Miriam Nakamoto's head being snapped backwards!
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Valérie Létourneau throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Nakamoto's chin! That stops Nakamoto in her tracks!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Right eye
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Nakamoto jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Létourneau sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Létourneau looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's chin with an uppercut while Nakamoto lands some great crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Valérie Létourneau that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Nakamoto's stops that one with her face! How is Nakamoto standing?!
Nakamoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Nose
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for some grappling action
Létourneau pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Valérie Létourneau tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nakamoto's face
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Létourneau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau pushes Miriam Nakamoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Létourneau jumps and tries to free her leg! Nakamoto doesn't allow this but Valérie Létourneau is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Létourneau tries to open up Miriam Nakamoto's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakamoto in the side of the head
Nakamoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Létourneau breaths deeply while on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Létourneau doesn't allow her!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to move on the ground and shows Valérie Létourneau a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakamoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Létourneau is getting frustrated here.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
She locks it in! Miriam Nakamoto is forced to tap!
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Submission (Americana) at 4:53 Round 4
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 518 s
I missed a lot of this fight because I was posting the first batch of men-fights. Looks like stamina played a factor in MiriNak’s underwhelming finish.
Miriam Nakamoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Valérie Létourneau is taking the best of the fight.
Brutal combination from Valérie Létourneau!
Nakamoto moves aside and dodges.
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Nakamoto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Miriam Nakamoto swings...
hard impact to Létourneau's face!
Nakamoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Valérie Létourneau chases Nakamoto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Nakamoto steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Superb haymaker by Létourneau
Nakamoto manages to move aside
Surprise roundhouse punch by Létourneau.
Miriam Nakamoto's reflexes save her!
Nakamoto is trying to counter now!
Miriam Nakamoto throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Létourneau's chin! That stops Létourneau in her tracks!
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Valérie Létourneau
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Létourneau into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Valérie Létourneau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakamoto won't budge, forcing Létourneau to pull guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Nakamoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakamoto blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miriam Nakamoto tries to free her leg
Miriam Nakamoto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Létourneau's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Miriam Nakamoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau looks to posture up and open Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau forces Miriam Nakamoto to open her guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Létourneau blocks them effectively.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Létourneau tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakamoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Valérie Létourneau! She is reversed and nor Miriam Nakamoto is on half guard!
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Valérie Létourneau rolls over herself and stands up while Miriam Nakamoto rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miriam Nakamoto. 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.
Létourneau studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Létourneau studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Valérie Létourneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakamoto's chin
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miriam Nakamoto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakamoto fires low kicks
punishing Létourneau's legs repeatedly.
Létourneau hyper-extended her left leg
Nakamoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Létourneau launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Nakamoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Létourneau steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Solid low kick from Valérie Létourneau.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Létourneau fires low kicks
punishing Nakamoto's legs repeatedly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Valérie Létourneau
grazes Nakamoto's head, but she seems okay.
A right hand from Miriam Nakamoto
makes Létourneau stumble back!
Valérie Létourneau has found an opening in the defense of Nakamoto, launching a big uppercut
Miriam Nakamoto is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Nakamoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakamoto moves forward and holds Létourneau
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miriam Nakamoto is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Létourneau's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakamoto launches a few hard punches to Valérie Létourneau's ribs!
Valérie Létourneau's ribs shows the damage! Miriam Nakamoto is working her opponent ribs!
Létourneau doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miriam Nakamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miriam Nakamoto pushes Létourneau forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Létourneau doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miriam Nakamoto embrace and tries to move away...
Miriam Nakamoto pushes Létourneau forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Valérie Létourneau gets sloppy and Miriam Nakamoto tries to take advantage...
Nakamoto charge towards Valérie Létourneau with a flying knee
Valérie Létourneau got hit in the chest and the impact sent her to the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau 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 Nakamoto's moves.
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau 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 Nakamoto's moves.
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto launches a kick to Létourneau's thigh
Létourneau checks that kick!
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto launches a kick to Létourneau's thigh
Loud pop!
Nakamoto is standing while Létourneau is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto creates space and allows Valérie Létourneau to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Valérie Létourneau is standing now.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Middle kick from Létourneau.
Nakamoto receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Valérie Létourneau paws at Nakamoto.
Nakamoto swings ineffectively.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Létourneau.
It looks like Nakamoto was hit by a bus!
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Létourneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Létourneau launches a kick to Nakamoto's thigh
Nakamoto checks that kick!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau creates space and allows Miriam Nakamoto to stand up.
Miriam Nakamoto is on her feet again.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Valérie Létourneau can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Létourneau launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakamoto's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakamoto loses balance and goes to the mat.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Létourneau doesn't allow her!
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Létourneau is standing while Nakamoto is on the ground on her back
Valérie Létourneau steps back and allows Nakamoto to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Miriam Nakamoto is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Miriam Nakamoto fakes a punch and launches herself over Valérie Létourneau
Great move by Nakamoto who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Miriam Nakamoto slightly pushes Létourneau into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Miriam Nakamoto.
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Round 3
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Valérie Létourneau is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miriam Nakamoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miriam Nakamoto goes with a looping right hand while Valérie Létourneau jumps back and jabs
Nakamoto seems staggered and Valérie Létourneau runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miriam Nakamoto launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Létourneau's knee!
Létourneau grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Valérie Létourneau
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to close her guard around Létourneau
She succeeds!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau fakes some punches
Nakamoto ties her up.
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau tries to open Nakamoto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Valérie Létourneau. Nakamoto is unable to cover herself now!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau works on the ground with her fingers over Nakamoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Valérie Létourneau is in closed guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau struggles on the ground and tries to break Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau is in Nakamoto open guard now
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Létourneau tries to improve position.
Nakamoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Nakamoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nakamoto launches a few weak punches
Létourneau blocks them effectively.
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Deep breaths from Miriam Nakamoto who tries a hammer punch to Létourneau's ribs.
Létourneau blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Valérie Létourneau looks to counter!
Létourneau tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau tries to pass Miriam Nakamoto's guard...
Valérie Létourneau manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
Nakamoto breaks free.
Valérie Létourneau is in side mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to turn in and scramble out. Valérie Létourneau timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Miriam Nakamoto slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto works on the ground with her fingers over Létourneau's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakamoto's side.
Miriam Nakamoto is in open guard over Létourneau
Létourneau tries to close her guard around Nakamoto
She succeeds!
Miriam Nakamoto is in closed guard over Létourneau
Nakamoto is in closed guard... Létourneau tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto!
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Létourneau is getting frustrated here.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto tries to roll to her side and trap Valérie Létourneau in her guard...
Miriam Nakamoto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Valérie Létourneau is in full mount over Miriam Nakamoto
Nakamoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Létourneau's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Létourneau's ribs
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Nakamoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Létourneau struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nakamoto misses a step and Valérie Létourneau sees an opportunity to counter her!
Létourneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in half guard over Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto tries to pass Valérie Létourneau's guard...
Miriam Nakamoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in side mount over Valérie Létourneau
Miriam Nakamoto looks to mount Valérie Létourneau...
Miriam Nakamoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakamoto's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Miriam Nakamoto is in full mount over Valérie Létourneau
Valérie Létourneau has seen better days.
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Létourneau, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Brutal-looking high kick from Miriam Nakamoto!
Létourneau dodges!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Miriam Nakamoto launches a body shot
Létourneau dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Nakamoto follows Valérie Létourneau
only to get counter punched in a big way! Nakamoto needs to stop playing Valérie Létourneau's game or she'll get knocked out!
Nakamoto's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
A left hook from Létourneau
grazes the chin of Nakamoto.
Létourneau feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Chin
Valérie Létourneau tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nakamoto's face
Létourneau dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Nakamoto from the ground!
Nakamoto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Right cheek
A left hook from Nakamoto
falls short.
Létourneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miriam Nakamoto throws a combo
Valérie Létourneau ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Nakamoto swings again, only to get countered once more! Nakamoto is looking bad here!
Létourneau moves backwards and Miriam Nakamoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Incredible haymaker from Valérie Létourneau!
You can see Miriam Nakamoto's head being snapped backwards!
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Valérie Létourneau throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Nakamoto's chin! That stops Nakamoto in her tracks!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Right eye
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Nakamoto jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Létourneau sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Létourneau looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miriam Nakamoto's punches
Létourneau measures the resilience of Nakamoto's chin with an uppercut while Nakamoto lands some great crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
An overhand right from Valérie Létourneau that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Nakamoto's stops that one with her face! How is Nakamoto standing?!
Nakamoto's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Miriam Nakamoto's Nose
Miriam Nakamoto moves forward looking for some grappling action
Létourneau pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Valérie Létourneau tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Nakamoto's face
Miriam Nakamoto is a bloody mess!
Létourneau fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miriam Nakamoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miriam Nakamoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Valérie Létourneau!
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Valérie Létourneau is cooling the fight on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in open guard over Nakamoto
Valérie Létourneau pushes Miriam Nakamoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Létourneau jumps and tries to free her leg! Nakamoto doesn't allow this but Valérie Létourneau is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Létourneau tries to open up Miriam Nakamoto's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakamoto in the side of the head
Nakamoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Miriam Nakamoto 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 Létourneau's moves.
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
You can see Nakamoto's blood making stains in the mat.
Létourneau breaths deeply while on the ground
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to stand up!
Létourneau doesn't allow her!
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Nakamoto tries to move on the ground and shows Valérie Létourneau a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakamoto's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Nakamoto has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Valérie Létourneau is in half guard over Nakamoto
Miriam Nakamoto's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Létourneau is getting frustrated here.
Miriam Nakamoto gets sloppy and Valérie Létourneau tries to take advantage...
Valérie Létourneau goes for an americana!
She locks it in! Miriam Nakamoto is forced to tap!
Winner is Valérie Létourneau by Submission (Americana) at 4:53 Round 4
Statistics: Valérie Létourneau
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 13/18 (72%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Miriam Nakamoto
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 518 s
I missed a lot of this fight because I was posting the first batch of men-fights. Looks like stamina played a factor in MiriNak’s underwhelming finish.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!