Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2012 17:03:45 GMT -5
Julie Kedzie 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.
Ferocious staredown by Kheyfets while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kedzie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kheyfets's jaw!
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Right cheek
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Kedzie.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Kheyfets.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing Kheyfets to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Julie Kedzie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Julie Kedzie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets catch Julie Kedzie's left arm and tries a kimura
Julie Kedzie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie
Kedzie has given her back to Marianna Kheyfets who is trying to get one hook in!
Marianna Kheyfets has one hook in!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Kheyfets has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kedzie.
Kedzie uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Kedzie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Julie Kedzie uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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.
Kedzie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking Kheyfets's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Kheyfets quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie launches a kick to Kheyfets's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kheyfets is covering herself! Kedzie tries to force the situation and Kheyfets clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie hovers above Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets stops her from throwing strikes.
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has Kedzie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kedzie is unable to move under Kheyfets control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has Kedzie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kheyfets manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Kedzie
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Julie Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Kheyfets and pushes her away!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and Kedzie has to retreat
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kedzie and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Marianna Kheyfets's ribs shows the damage! Julie Kedzie is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets's cornermen are worried about her safety if she continues clinching with Julie Kedzie.
Julie Kedzie grapple with Marianna Kheyfets and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie hooks Kheyfets's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Kedzie.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie 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 Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kedzie pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Marianna Kheyfets circles around Kedzie
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets works on the ground with her fingers over Kedzie's face
Kedzie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kheyfets spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kheyfets is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kedzie steps forward
Kheyfets feints.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie swings and Kheyfets has to retreat
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Marianna Kheyfets who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kedzie
Kedzie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Kheyfets misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kheyfets's jaw!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie and Kheyfets engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Kedzie.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Julie Kedzie doesn't let Marianna Kheyfets get in on her legs.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kedzie
Kedzie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Kedzie leads with a punch
Marianna Kheyfets evades but whiffs with a counter.
Kheyfets throws a low kick
Julie Kedzie blocks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Good looking punches from Marianna Kheyfets on the ground
deflected by Kedzie.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Marianna Kheyfets improve her position.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Kheyfets continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets fakes some punches
Kedzie ties her up.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kedzie moves forward and holds Kheyfets
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Julie Kedzie circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Kedzie measures the resilience of Kheyfets's chin with an uppercut while Kheyfets lands some great crosses.
Kheyfets's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Kheyfets is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Marianna Kheyfets
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets tries to breaks Julie Kedzie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kheyfets doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Kheyfets misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie struggles and launches a few punches to Kheyfets's head
Those punches are hitting! Kheyfets covers her head!
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
misses its target.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie swings...
hard impact to Kheyfets's face!
Kheyfets's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries an armbar!
Kedzie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Kedzie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Marianna Kheyfets.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Julie Kedzie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Julie Kedzie! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Julie Kedzie doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Julie Kedzie closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Marianna Kheyfets
grazes Kedzie's head, but she seems okay.
Kedzie launches a kick
but Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Kedzie's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Julie Kedzie closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Kheyfets uses her strength to keep Kheyfets at a disadvantage
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Kedzie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Julie Kedzie manages to kick Kheyfets away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Kheyfets's face.
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Round 5
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Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
She puts Kedzie in a double underhook!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kedzie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kedzie hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kheyfets secures the lock while Julie Kedzie refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:31 Round 5
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 506 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/5 (20%)
Time on the ground 506 s
A dead-even fight until Kedzie ran out of gas. Almost as soon as the tank was empty, Kheyfets made her move and took the win.
Ferocious staredown by Kheyfets while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kedzie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kheyfets's jaw!
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Right cheek
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Kedzie.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Kheyfets.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing Kheyfets to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Julie Kedzie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Julie Kedzie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets catch Julie Kedzie's left arm and tries a kimura
Julie Kedzie holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie
Kedzie has given her back to Marianna Kheyfets who is trying to get one hook in!
Marianna Kheyfets has one hook in!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Kheyfets has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kedzie.
Kedzie uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Kedzie with one hook in
Kedzie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Julie Kedzie uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. 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.
Kedzie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking Kheyfets's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Kheyfets quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie launches a kick to Kheyfets's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kheyfets is covering herself! Kedzie tries to force the situation and Kheyfets clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie hovers above Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets stops her from throwing strikes.
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has Kedzie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kedzie is unable to move under Kheyfets control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has Kedzie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Kheyfets manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Kedzie
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Marianna Kheyfets is unable to take her down
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Julie Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Kheyfets and pushes her away!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and Kedzie has to retreat
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kedzie and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Marianna Kheyfets's ribs shows the damage! Julie Kedzie is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets's cornermen are worried about her safety if she continues clinching with Julie Kedzie.
Julie Kedzie grapple with Marianna Kheyfets and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Julie Kedzie hooks Kheyfets's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Marianna Kheyfets manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Kedzie.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie 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 Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kedzie pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Marianna Kheyfets circles around Kedzie
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets works on the ground with her fingers over Kedzie's face
Kedzie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kheyfets spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kheyfets is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kedzie steps forward
Kheyfets feints.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie swings and Kheyfets has to retreat
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Marianna Kheyfets who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kedzie
Kedzie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Kheyfets misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kheyfets's jaw!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie and Kheyfets engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Kedzie.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Julie Kedzie doesn't let Marianna Kheyfets get in on her legs.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marianna Kheyfets embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kedzie
Kedzie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Kedzie leads with a punch
Marianna Kheyfets evades but whiffs with a counter.
Kheyfets throws a low kick
Julie Kedzie blocks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Good looking punches from Marianna Kheyfets on the ground
deflected by Kedzie.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Julie Kedzie struggles not allowing Marianna Kheyfets improve her position.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Kedzie doesn't want to free her opponent and Kheyfets continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets fakes some punches
Kedzie ties her up.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kedzie moves forward and holds Kheyfets
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Julie Kedzie circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Kedzie measures the resilience of Kheyfets's chin with an uppercut while Kheyfets lands some great crosses.
Kheyfets's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kheyfets moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Kheyfets is connecting with a few punches
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Marianna Kheyfets
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Marianna Kheyfets.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets tries to breaks Julie Kedzie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kheyfets doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Kheyfets misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie struggles and launches a few punches to Kheyfets's head
Those punches are hitting! Kheyfets covers her head!
Kheyfets has a small cut in her Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Kheyfets forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
misses its target.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie swings...
hard impact to Kheyfets's face!
Kheyfets's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie pushes Marianna Kheyfets and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kheyfets is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kheyfets fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Julie Kedzie's arm and tries an armbar!
Kedzie holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Kedzie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Marianna Kheyfets.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kedzie is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Julie Kedzie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Julie Kedzie! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Julie Kedzie doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Julie Kedzie closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets keeps control and remains in side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Marianna Kheyfets
grazes Kedzie's head, but she seems okay.
Kedzie launches a kick
but Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Kedzie's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets tries to jump to side mount.
Julie Kedzie closed her guard around Marianna Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Kheyfets uses her strength to keep Kheyfets at a disadvantage
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Kedzie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Julie Kedzie manages to kick Kheyfets away and scrambles on top!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Kheyfets's face.
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Round 5
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Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
She puts Kedzie in a double underhook!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Kedzie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie
Kheyfets is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kedzie hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Kheyfets secures the lock while Julie Kedzie refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:31 Round 5
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 506 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/5 (20%)
Time on the ground 506 s
A dead-even fight until Kedzie ran out of gas. Almost as soon as the tank was empty, Kheyfets made her move and took the win.