Post by The Sandmen on Oct 22, 2012 15:59:48 GMT -5
Cat Zingano raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Hitomi Akano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Hitomi Akano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zingano looks to be in very good shape.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Akano.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to breaks Cat Zingano's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Zingano's ribs.
Zingano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Hitomi Akano pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano shoots and grab one of Cat Zingano's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Zingano lose her balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano throws up a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Akano looks to work from half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
As the fight continues it seems that Hitomi Akano is taking the best of the fight.
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cat Zingano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Zingano is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Hitomi Akano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hitomi Akano creates enough space to control Cat Zingano's leg.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hitomi Akano rolls over herself and stands up while Cat Zingano rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zingano steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Akano doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano paws at Zingano.
Zingano answers with solid punches!
Shovel hook by Cat Zingano
tags Akano.
Cat Zingano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Zingano tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cat Zingano.
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Round 2
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Zingano is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 0:30 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Akano blocks that. She made it look easy!
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Hitomi Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Zingano pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 two exchange wildly
Akano is connecting with a few punches
Hitomi Akano and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Zingano
that lands on Hitomi Akano's leg.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Akano is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Akano breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Zingano's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano isolates Cat Zingano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Cat Zingano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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.
Akano is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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. Cat Zingano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Cat Zingano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano showing excellent timing, blasts Hitomi Akano with a right hand.
Great hook by Cat Zingano! Hitomi Akano is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hitomi Akano paws at Zingano.
Zingano answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Akano leads with a punch
Cat Zingano avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punches from Cat Zingano.
Akano staggers backwards. Zingano wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to breaks Cat Zingano's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Zingano's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab both of Hitomi Akano's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Zingano lifted Akano's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano cartwheels towards Akano!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Hitomi Akano.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Forehead
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Akano blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Zingano's guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano 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 Zingano
Akano tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Hitomi Akano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hitomi Akano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Cat Zingano and Akano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Akano launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Cat Zingano
tags Akano.
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Akano launches a kick
Zingano checks it and keeps distance.
Low kick by Cat Zingano to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cat Zingano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Akano blocks with confidence
Zingano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Body kick by Cat Zingano...
is blocked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Zingano evades.
Every time Hitomi Akano attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Akano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Zingano's Nose is beginning to swell
Akano and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Akano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. Zingano 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.
Zingano misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Akano opts to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Akano blocks the hits as she works 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Cat Zingano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is getting frustrated here.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano tries to escape from the closed guard
Cat Zingano any adventage in the ground.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cat Zingano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
Akano ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Akano is in open guard over Zingano now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano is in open guard over Zingano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Zingano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Zingano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Quick hook by Cat Zingano
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zingano moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zingano pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Zingano counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Akano pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Akano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Every time Hitomi Akano attempts to get inside
Zingano fires a low kick.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Zingano steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Akano's right thigh
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zingano sprawls and remains on her feet.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Cat Zingano.
Akano winces a bit.
Akano seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Akano is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Cat Zingano attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano reels from the strikes.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Cat Zingano by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 37/57 (65%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Boring
Hitomi Akano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Hitomi Akano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zingano looks to be in very good shape.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Akano.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to breaks Cat Zingano's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Zingano's ribs.
Zingano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Hitomi Akano pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano shoots and grab one of Cat Zingano's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Zingano lose her balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano throws up a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Akano looks to work from half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
As the fight continues it seems that Hitomi Akano is taking the best of the fight.
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cat Zingano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Zingano is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Hitomi Akano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hitomi Akano creates enough space to control Cat Zingano's leg.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hitomi Akano rolls over herself and stands up while Cat Zingano rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zingano steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Akano doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano paws at Zingano.
Zingano answers with solid punches!
Shovel hook by Cat Zingano
tags Akano.
Cat Zingano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Akano
Zingano tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cat Zingano.
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Round 2
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Zingano is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 0:30 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Akano blocks that. She made it look easy!
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Hitomi Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Zingano pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano breaks the closed guard of Hitomi Akano and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 two exchange wildly
Akano is connecting with a few punches
Hitomi Akano and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Zingano
that lands on Hitomi Akano's leg.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Akano is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Akano breaks the lock showing some skills...
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Zingano's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano isolates Cat Zingano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Cat Zingano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Zingano is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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.
Akano is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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. Cat Zingano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Cat Zingano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano showing excellent timing, blasts Hitomi Akano with a right hand.
Great hook by Cat Zingano! Hitomi Akano is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Hitomi Akano paws at Zingano.
Zingano answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Akano leads with a punch
Cat Zingano avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punches from Cat Zingano.
Akano staggers backwards. Zingano wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to breaks Cat Zingano's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Zingano's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab both of Hitomi Akano's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Zingano lifted Akano's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano cartwheels towards Akano!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Hitomi Akano.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Forehead
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Cat Zingano isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Akano blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Zingano's guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano 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 Zingano
Akano tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano 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 3:10 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Hitomi Akano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hitomi Akano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Cat Zingano and Akano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Akano launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 4
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Shovel hook by Cat Zingano
tags Akano.
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zingano has a small cut in her Left cheek
Akano launches a kick
Zingano checks it and keeps distance.
Low kick by Cat Zingano to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cat Zingano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Akano blocks with confidence
Zingano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Body kick by Cat Zingano...
is blocked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Zingano evades.
Every time Hitomi Akano attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Akano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Zingano's Nose is beginning to swell
Akano and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Akano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Hitomi Akano slips out. Zingano 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.
Zingano misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Akano opts to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Akano pulls her arm out of danger.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Cat Zingano manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Akano
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Akano blocks the hits as she works 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Cat Zingano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano is getting frustrated here.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hitomi Akano
Blocked by Akano.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Akano
Zingano tries to escape from the closed guard
Cat Zingano any adventage in the ground.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cat Zingano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
Akano ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano didn't see that coming. Akano is in open guard over Zingano now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Zingano
Akano is in open guard over Zingano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Zingano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Zingano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Quick hook by Cat Zingano
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zingano moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zingano pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Zingano counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Akano pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Akano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Every time Hitomi Akano attempts to get inside
Zingano fires a low kick.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Zingano steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Akano's right thigh
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zingano sprawls and remains on her feet.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Cat Zingano.
Akano winces a bit.
Akano seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Akano is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Cat Zingano attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano reels from the strikes.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Cat Zingano by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 37/57 (65%)
Kicks 7/11 (64%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Boring
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