Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2012 16:54:32 GMT -5
Lena Ovchynnikova looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Michelle Waterson 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lena Ovchynnikova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
her punches graze Ovchynnikova's arm.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Lena Ovchynnikova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lena Ovchynnikova grapple with Michelle Waterson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Karate Hottie manage to maintain her balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Ovchynnikova's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Ovchynnikova
and counters with a solid straight!
Ovchynnikova has a small cut in her Forehead
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ovchynnikova stops that one with her ribs!
The Karate Hottie spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Michelle Waterson hits hard Ovchynnikova ribs with that one! Ovchynnikova's just wrenches like a little branch.
Lena Ovchynnikova leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lena Ovchynnikova embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A left hook from The Karate Hottie
grazes the chin of Ovchynnikova.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ovchynnikova's ribs.
Ovchynnikova is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Ovchynnikova's body! She's holding her side
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ovchynnikova's being punished here!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson hooks Ovchynnikova's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lena Ovchynnikova manages to kick The Karate Hottie away and scrambles on top!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... Ovchynnikova was not ready to fight a fighter of Michelle Waterson caliber.
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ovchynnikova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Ovchynnikova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ovchynnikova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Lena Ovchynnikova in closed guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ovchynnikova spins out, but Michelle Waterson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ovchynnikova is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She succeeds!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ovchynnikova blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take advantage...
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the closed guard
Lena Ovchynnikova any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lena Ovchynnikova work her BJJ game.
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lena Ovchynnikova! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The Karate Hottie tries to grapple
She puts Ovchynnikova in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lena Ovchynnikova was holding Michelle Waterson against the fence, she swings her left arm over The Karate Hottie head and tries to hit her with revese elbow
Michelle Waterson is being punish here, she got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie tries to take Lena Ovchynnikova down... Ovchynnikova stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ovchynnikova's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lena Ovchynnikova
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Lena Ovchynnikova's ribs!
Lena Ovchynnikova's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Ovchynnikova doesn't let The Karate Hottie get in on her legs.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ovchynnikova and Michelle Waterson are cliched up against the cage. Ovchynnikova hammers The Karate Hottie face and hooks The Karate Hottie leg
Michelle Waterson is on her back after that trip
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson isolates Lena Ovchynnikova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Lena Ovchynnikova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lena Ovchynnikova work her BJJ game.
Ovchynnikova tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie catch Lena Ovchynnikova's left arm and tries a kimura
Lena Ovchynnikova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson was tooling Lena Ovchynnikova for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lena Ovchynnikova lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Lena Ovchynnikova down and prevents her attempts to escape
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.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ovchynnikova has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Ovchynnikova must do something quickly!
Crushing shot to Ovchynnikova's body! She's holding her side
The fighters are clinching.
Lena Ovchynnikova slightly pushes The Karate Hottie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ovchynnikova's knee!
Ovchynnikova hyper-extended her leg
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Ovchynnikova receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
Ovchynnikova launches a kick
but Michelle Waterson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lena Ovchynnikova goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Ovchynnikova only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ovchynnikova is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is getting frustrated here.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ovchynnikova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ovchynnikova is trying to counter now!
Ovchynnikova struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Ovchynnikova continues in closed guard
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lena Ovchynnikova moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Karate Hottie showing excellent timing, blasts Lena Ovchynnikova with a right hand.
Great hook by Michelle Waterson! Lena Ovchynnikova is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ovchynnikova's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Ovchynnikova's thigh
Loud pop!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
The Karate Hottie doesn't allow her!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
The Karate Hottie doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lena Ovchynnikova. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ovchynnikova climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ovchynnikova tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ovchynnikova is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lena Ovchynnikova embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ovchynnikova's chin
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson and Ovchynnikova 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 2:40 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Michelle Waterson
that stun Ovchynnikova.
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lena Ovchynnikova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova 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 Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Karate Hottie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Karate Hottie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ovchynnikova's guard.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ovchynnikova's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Lena Ovchynnikova is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ovchynnikova tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and circles around Lena Ovchynnikova.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lena Ovchynnikova takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ovchynnikova may be in trouble!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Ovchynnikova decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lena Ovchynnikova and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ovchynnikova is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ovchynnikova moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ovchynnikova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Lena Ovchynnikova is unable to take her down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
Ovchynnikova struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
That Americana from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Michelle Waterson's lock! This is over! Ovchynnikova didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Americana) at 1:49 Round 4
Statistics: Lena Ovchynnikova
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 322 s
Waterson dominated this one. If it weren’t for some minor stamina issues, I think she would have finished this one earlier.
Michelle Waterson 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lena Ovchynnikova fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
her punches graze Ovchynnikova's arm.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Lena Ovchynnikova who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lena Ovchynnikova grapple with Michelle Waterson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Karate Hottie manage to maintain her balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Ovchynnikova's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Ovchynnikova
and counters with a solid straight!
Ovchynnikova has a small cut in her Forehead
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ovchynnikova stops that one with her ribs!
The Karate Hottie spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Michelle Waterson hits hard Ovchynnikova ribs with that one! Ovchynnikova's just wrenches like a little branch.
Lena Ovchynnikova leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lena Ovchynnikova embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
A left hook from The Karate Hottie
grazes the chin of Ovchynnikova.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ovchynnikova's ribs.
Ovchynnikova is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Ovchynnikova's body! She's holding her side
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ovchynnikova's being punished here!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson hooks Ovchynnikova's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lena Ovchynnikova manages to kick The Karate Hottie away and scrambles on top!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... Ovchynnikova was not ready to fight a fighter of Michelle Waterson caliber.
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Ovchynnikova's ribs.
That hit Ovchynnikova who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ovchynnikova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Ovchynnikova's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Ovchynnikova blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Lena Ovchynnikova in closed guard.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Ovchynnikova spins out, but Michelle Waterson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Ovchynnikova is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Ovchynnikova
She succeeds!
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ovchynnikova blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take advantage...
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from the closed guard
Lena Ovchynnikova any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lena Ovchynnikova work her BJJ game.
Ovchynnikova tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lena Ovchynnikova! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Lena Ovchynnikova's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The Karate Hottie tries to grapple
She puts Ovchynnikova in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lena Ovchynnikova was holding Michelle Waterson against the fence, she swings her left arm over The Karate Hottie head and tries to hit her with revese elbow
Michelle Waterson is being punish here, she got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie tries to take Lena Ovchynnikova down... Ovchynnikova stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Ovchynnikova's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Lena Ovchynnikova pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lena Ovchynnikova
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Lena Ovchynnikova's ribs!
Lena Ovchynnikova's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Ovchynnikova doesn't let The Karate Hottie get in on her legs.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ovchynnikova and Michelle Waterson are cliched up against the cage. Ovchynnikova hammers The Karate Hottie face and hooks The Karate Hottie leg
Michelle Waterson is on her back after that trip
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson isolates Lena Ovchynnikova's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Lena Ovchynnikova is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Lena Ovchynnikova work her BJJ game.
Ovchynnikova tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie catch Lena Ovchynnikova's left arm and tries a kimura
Lena Ovchynnikova holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson was tooling Lena Ovchynnikova for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lena Ovchynnikova lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Lena Ovchynnikova down and prevents her attempts to escape
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.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ovchynnikova has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Ovchynnikova must do something quickly!
Crushing shot to Ovchynnikova's body! She's holding her side
The fighters are clinching.
Lena Ovchynnikova slightly pushes The Karate Hottie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ovchynnikova's knee!
Ovchynnikova hyper-extended her leg
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Ovchynnikova receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
Ovchynnikova launches a kick
but Michelle Waterson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lena Ovchynnikova goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Ovchynnikova only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ovchynnikova is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Lena Ovchynnikova in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is getting frustrated here.
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ovchynnikova blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ovchynnikova is trying to counter now!
Ovchynnikova struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Ovchynnikova continues in closed guard
Lena Ovchynnikova is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Ovchynnikova is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lena Ovchynnikova!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lena Ovchynnikova moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Karate Hottie showing excellent timing, blasts Lena Ovchynnikova with a right hand.
Great hook by Michelle Waterson! Lena Ovchynnikova is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Ovchynnikova's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Ovchynnikova's thigh
Loud pop!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
The Karate Hottie doesn't allow her!
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Lena Ovchynnikova 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Ovchynnikova is on the ground on her back
Ovchynnikova tries to stand up!
The Karate Hottie doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Lena Ovchynnikova. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ovchynnikova climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ovchynnikova tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ovchynnikova is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ovchynnikova is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ovchynnikova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Ovchynnikova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lena Ovchynnikova embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ovchynnikova's chin
The Karate Hottie and Ovchynnikova circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson and Ovchynnikova 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 2:40 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Michelle Waterson
that stun Ovchynnikova.
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lena Ovchynnikova is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Ovchynnikova 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 Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Karate Hottie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Karate Hottie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Ovchynnikova's guard.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ovchynnikova's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Ovchynnikova steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Lena Ovchynnikova is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ovchynnikova tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and circles around Lena Ovchynnikova.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lena Ovchynnikova takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ovchynnikova may be in trouble!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Ovchynnikova decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lena Ovchynnikova and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ovchynnikova is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ovchynnikova moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ovchynnikova grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Lena Ovchynnikova is unable to take her down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lena Ovchynnikova tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Lena Ovchynnikova gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Lena Ovchynnikova's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lena Ovchynnikova loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Lena Ovchynnikova attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Lena Ovchynnikova
Michelle Waterson goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
Ovchynnikova struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
That Americana from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Ovchynnikova's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Michelle Waterson's lock! This is over! Ovchynnikova didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Americana) at 1:49 Round 4
Statistics: Lena Ovchynnikova
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 322 s
Waterson dominated this one. If it weren’t for some minor stamina issues, I think she would have finished this one earlier.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!