Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2020 14:00:00 GMT -5
Randa Markos raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Michelle Waterson glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Markos and The Karate Hottie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Markos launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Randa Markos leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
As the fight continues it seems that Michelle Waterson is taking the best of the fight.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! Markos has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Markos tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Karate Hottie's ribs.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Randa Markos down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Michelle Waterson a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Markos struggles and frees her leg!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Markos pushes Michelle Waterson forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos is in The Karate Hottie open guard now
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 2
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Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Body shots by Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie covers up.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Randa Markos to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Markos.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Randa Markos's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos hooks The Karate Hottie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michelle Waterson manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie catch Randa Markos's left arm and tries a kimura
Randa Markos holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Markos's ribs
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Markos breaks the lock showing some skills...
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Randa Markos gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Randa Markos shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Randa Markos breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Markos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Markos receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Markos
Michelle Waterson doesn't flinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Randa Markos slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Randa Markos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Randa Markos to fight back!
Markos cartwheels towards The Karate Hottie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Michelle Waterson.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to move to full mount!
The Karate Hottie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
That hit Markos who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos isolates Michelle Waterson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michelle Waterson manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Karate Hottie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Crushing shot to Markos's body! She's holding her side
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Markos hyper-extended her leg
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Randa Markos jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Randa Markos is standing now.
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Randa Markos opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie fights back with her feet, forcing Markos to try something else.
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Michelle Waterson launches an up-kick intended for Randa Markos's head...
It lands flush with Randa Markos's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie tries to hit Randa Markos with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Markos steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Markos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Randa Markos improve her position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Markos can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Markos moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
Markos has a small cut in her Left cheek
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Randa Markos is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Randa Markos down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson swings...
hard impact to Markos's face!
Markos steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos sits up and gets an arm around The Karate Hottie's neck!
The Karate Hottie pushes Randa Markos back to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Incredible high kick!
Markos is worried!
Hard blow to Markos's mid-section, she seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as The Karate Hottie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Randa Markos! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brutal combination from Michelle Waterson!
Markos is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Michelle Waterson.
Markos staggers backwards. The Karate Hottie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Markos staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Markos's thigh!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Markos was not intelligently defending herself!
Markos hyper-extended her leg
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Kicks) at 2:54 Round 5
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 14/20 (70%)
GnP strikes 2/40 (5%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/29 (55%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Even early, then all Waterson.
Michelle Waterson glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Markos and The Karate Hottie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Markos launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Randa Markos leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
As the fight continues it seems that Michelle Waterson is taking the best of the fight.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! Markos has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Markos tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Karate Hottie's ribs.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Randa Markos down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and shows Michelle Waterson a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Markos's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Markos struggles and frees her leg!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Markos
The Karate Hottie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Markos pushes Michelle Waterson forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos is in The Karate Hottie open guard now
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 2
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Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Body shots by Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie covers up.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
As the fight continues it seems that Randa Markos is taking the best of the fight.
Randa Markos is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Randa Markos to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Markos.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Randa Markos's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Randa Markos is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos hooks The Karate Hottie's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michelle Waterson manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie catch Randa Markos's left arm and tries a kimura
Randa Markos holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Markos's ribs
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Markos breaks the lock showing some skills...
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Randa Markos gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Randa Markos shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Randa Markos breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Markos's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Markos receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from Markos
Michelle Waterson doesn't flinch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Randa Markos slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Randa Markos slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Randa Markos to fight back!
Markos cartwheels towards The Karate Hottie!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Michelle Waterson.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to move to full mount!
The Karate Hottie won't allow her to take this position easily.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
That hit Markos who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Randa Markos is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Randa Markos isolates Michelle Waterson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michelle Waterson manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Karate Hottie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Crushing shot to Markos's body! She's holding her side
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Randa Markos uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Markos hyper-extended her leg
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Randa Markos jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Randa Markos's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randa Markos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Randa Markos is standing now.
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Randa Markos opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie fights back with her feet, forcing Markos to try something else.
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Michelle Waterson launches an up-kick intended for Randa Markos's head...
It lands flush with Randa Markos's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Markos is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie tries to hit Randa Markos with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Markos steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Markos's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
The Karate Hottie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Randa Markos improve her position.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Markos struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Markos can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Markos moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
Markos has a small cut in her Left cheek
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks Randa Markos's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Randa Markos is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Randa Markos down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson swings...
hard impact to Markos's face!
Markos steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos sits up and gets an arm around The Karate Hottie's neck!
The Karate Hottie pushes Randa Markos back to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Incredible high kick!
Markos is worried!
Hard blow to Markos's mid-section, she seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Markos pulls her arm out of danger.
Randa Markos is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Markos tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Markos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Markos tries to cover her face,
Randa Markos is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Randa Markos tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Randa Markos passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
John McCarthy 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as The Karate Hottie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Randa Markos! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Markos is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Markos misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brutal combination from Michelle Waterson!
Markos is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Michelle Waterson.
Markos staggers backwards. The Karate Hottie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Markos staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Markos's thigh!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Markos was not intelligently defending herself!
Markos hyper-extended her leg
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Kicks) at 2:54 Round 5
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 14/20 (70%)
GnP strikes 2/40 (5%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 855 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 9/9 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/29 (55%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Even early, then all Waterson.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!