Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:13:52 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Akano while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Yuka Tsuji looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Yuka Tsuji jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Yuka Tsuji runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji hooks Akano's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hitomi Akano manages to kick The Vale Tudo Queen away and scrambles on top!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to improve position.
The Vale Tudo Queen adjusts and closes her guard.
Herb Dean 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano decides to jump inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen fights back with her feet, forcing Akano to try something else.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Hitomi Akano postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano succeeds
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Yuka Tsuji shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Yuka Tsuji breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over The Vale Tudo Queen's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows The Vale Tudo Queen time to recover... 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Akano followed by a hard jab
The Vale Tudo Queen deflects the blows.
Akano throws a hook
She fails to land it.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Hitomi Akano.
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Round 2
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Akano is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Good looking punches from Yuka Tsuji on the ground
They could take their toll on Akano.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano closed her guard around Yuka Tsuji.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to show some ground skills
The Vale Tudo Queen uses her strength to keep The Vale Tudo Queen at a disadvantage
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano and Yuka Tsuji are cliched up against the cage. Akano hammers The Vale Tudo Queen face and hooks The Vale Tudo Queen leg
The Vale Tudo Queen stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen sits over her knees and pushes away Akano's leg!
Yuka Tsuji is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Akano pushes Yuka Tsuji forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hitomi Akano cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji regains full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that Arm Triangle...
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Akano's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yuka Tsuji is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Vale Tudo Queen has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen grapple with Hitomi Akano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hitomi Akano falls hard on the mat with Yuka Tsuji on top of her
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Stand up! This is what Akano's cornermen are shouting. Yuka Tsuji is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from closed guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hitomi Akano is not able to stop Akano ground skills and Yuka Tsuji moves to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn in and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akano's Mouth is beginning to swell
Akano struggles to free herself
That guillotine from Yuka Tsuji appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that guillotine...
Hitomi Akano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen holds Hitomi Akano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hitomi Akano's arm and tries an armbar!
Akano holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Akano's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Yuka Tsuji.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to counter now!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by The Vale Tudo Queen who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Yuka Tsuji.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Akano throws a low kick
Yuka Tsuji blocks.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
The Vale Tudo Queen is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by The Vale Tudo Queen who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to take Yuka Tsuji down... The Vale Tudo Queen stumbles backwards and Hitomi Akano launches a few punches...
Yuka Tsuji dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The Vale Tudo Queen studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Vale Tudo Queen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Yuka Tsuji attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Vale Tudo Queen.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Akano spins out, but Yuka Tsuji was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Akano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano goes for an americana!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks free.
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Akano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Hitomi Akano takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Yuka Tsuji spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hitomi Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano opts to jump inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen didn't see that coming. Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen now.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Nice beating Hitomi Akano has received.
Akano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Yuka Tsuji
Solid shots!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Akano decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Akano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Akano.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akano leans and gets Yuka Tsuji's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yuka Tsuji holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji aggressively and repeatedly punches Akano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji fakes some punches
Akano ties her up.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Hitomi Akano regains full 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hitomi Akano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Vale Tudo Queen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Yuka Tsuji pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Yuka Tsuji by Split decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
To win a fight you need to do damage. By this logic. Neither woman won this fight. Brutal lack of damage. Our managers do more damage than these two did.
Yuka Tsuji looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Yuka Tsuji jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Yuka Tsuji runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji hooks Akano's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Hitomi Akano manages to kick The Vale Tudo Queen away and scrambles on top!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to improve position.
The Vale Tudo Queen adjusts and closes her guard.
Herb Dean 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano decides to jump inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen fights back with her feet, forcing Akano to try something else.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano struggles to free herself
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Hitomi Akano postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano succeeds
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Yuka Tsuji shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Yuka Tsuji breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over The Vale Tudo Queen's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows The Vale Tudo Queen time to recover... 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Akano followed by a hard jab
The Vale Tudo Queen deflects the blows.
Akano throws a hook
She fails to land it.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Hitomi Akano.
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Round 2
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Akano is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Good looking punches from Yuka Tsuji on the ground
They could take their toll on Akano.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano closed her guard around Yuka Tsuji.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to show some ground skills
The Vale Tudo Queen uses her strength to keep The Vale Tudo Queen at a disadvantage
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano and Yuka Tsuji are cliched up against the cage. Akano hammers The Vale Tudo Queen face and hooks The Vale Tudo Queen leg
The Vale Tudo Queen stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen sits over her knees and pushes away Akano's leg!
Yuka Tsuji is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that North South Choke...
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
That North South Choke looks tight...
Akano pushes Yuka Tsuji forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Hitomi Akano cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Yuka Tsuji regains full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that Arm Triangle...
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Akano's Right eye is beginning to swell
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yuka Tsuji is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Vale Tudo Queen has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen grapple with Hitomi Akano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hitomi Akano falls hard on the mat with Yuka Tsuji on top of her
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Stand up! This is what Akano's cornermen are shouting. Yuka Tsuji is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from closed guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hitomi Akano is not able to stop Akano ground skills and Yuka Tsuji moves to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn in and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Akano's Mouth is beginning to swell
Akano struggles to free herself
That guillotine from Yuka Tsuji appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Akano's eyes...
The Vale Tudo Queen is locking that guillotine...
Hitomi Akano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen holds Hitomi Akano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hitomi Akano's arm and tries an armbar!
Akano holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Akano's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Yuka Tsuji.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to counter now!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by The Vale Tudo Queen who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Yuka Tsuji.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Akano throws a low kick
Yuka Tsuji blocks.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
The Vale Tudo Queen is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by The Vale Tudo Queen who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to take Yuka Tsuji down... The Vale Tudo Queen stumbles backwards and Hitomi Akano launches a few punches...
Yuka Tsuji dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The Vale Tudo Queen studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Vale Tudo Queen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Yuka Tsuji attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Vale Tudo Queen.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Akano is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Akano spins out, but Yuka Tsuji was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Akano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano goes for an americana!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks free.
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Akano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Hitomi Akano takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Yuka Tsuji spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hitomi Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano opts to jump inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen didn't see that coming. Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen now.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Nice beating Hitomi Akano has received.
Akano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Yuka Tsuji
Solid shots!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano is in The Vale Tudo Queen open guard now
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hitomi Akano slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Akano decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Akano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Akano.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Hitomi Akano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Hitomi Akano doesn't defend herself!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akano leans and gets Yuka Tsuji's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Yuka Tsuji looks to counter!
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to jump to side mount.
Hitomi Akano jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yuka Tsuji holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's left arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount
The Vale Tudo Queen's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji aggressively and repeatedly punches Akano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji fakes some punches
Akano ties her up.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Hitomi Akano regains full 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hitomi Akano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Vale Tudo Queen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Yuka Tsuji pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Yuka Tsuji by Split decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 926 s
To win a fight you need to do damage. By this logic. Neither woman won this fight. Brutal lack of damage. Our managers do more damage than these two did.