Waterson vs. Markos

[The Sandmen]

Michelle Waterson looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Markos while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Karate Hottie and Markos move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Randa Markos isolates Michelle Waterson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michelle Waterson manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Karate Hottie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Karate Hottie showing excellent timing, blasts Randa Markos with a right hand.
Great hook by Michelle Waterson! Randa Markos is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie looks to be in very good shape.
Michelle Waterson steps back and allows Markos to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Randa Markos is standing now.
Markos studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Karate Hottie.
It looks like Markos was hit by a bus!
Markos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Markos has a small cut in her Forehead
Crisp uppercut by The Karate Hottie followed by a hard jab
Randa Markos stumbles back.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Randa Markos to fight back!
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson aggressively and repeatedly punches Markos.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
The Karate Hottie blocks them effectively.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson aggressively and repeatedly punches Markos.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
The Karate Hottie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Randa Markos down and prevents her attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Randa Markos.



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Round 2
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Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Markos lifts her opponent off the ground and tries to slam her!
The Karate Hottie shows nice sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Randa Markos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Karate Hottie blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Markos looks to be in very good shape.
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson fakes some punches
Markos ties her up.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randa Markos holds Michelle Waterson and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Michelle Waterson slips out. Markos quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Michelle Waterson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Karate Hottie is trying to block them with her hands...
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos tries a kimura
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over Markos's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Blocked by The Karate Hottie.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Randa Markos breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
The Karate Hottie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Karate Hottie is trying to block them with her hands...
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Karate Hottie pushes Randa Markos forward against her back and breaks the lock!


Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie struggles on the ground and tries to break Randa Markos's guard...
Michelle Waterson is in Markos open guard now
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Michelle Waterson throws a flurry of punches at Markos...
A lot of them are hitting Markos's face
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie is in open guard over Markos... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Markos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Markos can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Randa Markos! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Randa Markos and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Markos moves to shoot
but Michelle Waterson delivers a knee that wrecks her!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Nose
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Markos steps forward
Michelle Waterson catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Brilliant combination from Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Markos pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie goes for a low kick..
Markos avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson 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
Randa Markos 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Randa Markos's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Randa Markos shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Randa Markos breaks that americana attempt!
Markos is trying to counter now!
Markos measures the resilience of The Karate Hottie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Karate Hottie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Michelle Waterson!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Chin
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
surprises Markos!
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michelle Waterson sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michelle Waterson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Markos tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Markos climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Markos tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Markos climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Randa Markos slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Randa Markos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Markos climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Markos, who walks calmly to her corner.



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Round 4
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Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Randa Markos fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Randa Markos is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard The Karate Hottie's abdomen
Randa Markos is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos goes for an armbar!
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Randa Markos, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
A bad move from Randa Markos
allows The Karate Hottie to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Markos blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Randa Markos's cheek! Markos stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Markos tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos lifts Michelle Waterson up off the ground
...big slam!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Markos blocks them effectively.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
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.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Randa Markos takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson and Markos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Michelle Waterson is on her feet again.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Michelle Waterson is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Markos's thigh
Markos checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Randa Markos kicks her legs trying to keep Michelle Waterson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
She punishes Markos's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Randa Markos is a bloody mess!
Michelle Waterson and Markos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Hard blow to Markos's mid-section, she seems hurt
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos moves to shoot
The Karate Hottie misses a knee.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.



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Round 5
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Markos launches a hook to the body
Michelle Waterson moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson can't prevent her opponent from passing. Markos looks to work from half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randa Markos cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos isolates Michelle Waterson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Michelle Waterson manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Michelle Waterson tries a middle kick
Randa Markos blocks and steps away.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Markos blocks that kick with her leg.
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
Markos checks it.
Markos tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Markos launches a hook to the body
Michelle Waterson moves aside looking for a counter...
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Markos stumbles backwards after that one!
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Some nice shots from Michelle Waterson
miss their mark.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious hook!
That hits Markos's chin like a wrecking ball! Markos loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Markos's thigh
Markos checks that kick!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Michelle Waterson steps back and allows Markos to get back to her feet.
Markos climbs to her feet and is standing now.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Several good body shots
land on Markos.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Markos's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Randa Markos's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Randa Markos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Karate Hottie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Here comes Michelle Waterson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Markos's ribs!
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Markos is locking that Kneebar...
Markos is locking that Kneebar...
Markos is locking that Kneebar...
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Markos tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Markos climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Michelle Waterson and Markos engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.

Winner is Randa Markos by Split decision

Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 29/39 (74%)
Kicks 8/16 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s

Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/39 (21%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 789 s

Wow. So Markos looked like she needed some major work until she came on strong late in this one. Probably still should have gone to Waterson, but close fight none the less.