Post by The Sandmen on Apr 26, 2013 18:49:47 GMT -5
Naho Sugiyama looks very relaxed.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Sugiyama and Yamanaka move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sugiyama's face
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Yamanaka tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Yamanaka tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka grapple with Naho Sugiyama and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama falls hard on the mat with Hiroko Yamanaka on top of her
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Sugiyama
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Yamanaka tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hiroko Yamanaka work her BJJ game.
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has given her back to Hiroko Yamanaka who is trying to get one hook in!
Hiroko Yamanaka has one hook in!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Yamanaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Yamanaka's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Yamanaka has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! Yamanaka now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Stand up! This is what Yamanaka's cornermen are shouting. Naho Sugiyama is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Yamanaka tries to use some of her tricky moves but Yamanaka's is smart enough to counter her.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her arm under Naho Sugiyama's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Naho Sugiyama pulls down on Hiroko Yamanaka's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Yamanaka tries to use some of her tricky moves but Yamanaka's is smart enough to counter her.
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Yamanaka tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Yamanaka has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Yamanaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Yamanaka tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Yamanaka has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sugiyama holds Hiroko Yamanaka's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Yamanaka from the side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Sugiyama uses her strength to keep Sugiyama at a disadvantage
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Yamanaka
Naho Sugiyama positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Yamanaka covers herself well
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sugiyama struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
hard impact to Sugiyama's face!
Solid jabs from Naho Sugiyama.
Yamanaka defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Naho Sugiyama to the body.
Yamanaka didn't like that.
A furious flurry of punches from Hiroko Yamanaka
puts Sugiyama in a world of hurt!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Every time Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Hiroko Yamanaka is coming in again!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sugiyama's chin! That stops Sugiyama in her tracks!
Hiroko Yamanaka's mind is definitely in the fight, Sugiyama just got nailed! Hiroko Yamanaka saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Sugiyama moves aside and dodges.
Yamanaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Yamanaka is clinching with Sugiyama.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama takes a break to breathe while holding Hiroko Yamanaka.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Yamanaka pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Yamanaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sugiyama's thigh!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Hiroko Yamanaka is coming in again!
Sugiyama throws a lazy kick
Yamanaka dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Mouth
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Yamanaka with a double overhooks!
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hiroko Yamanaka leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sugiyama
Yamanaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Hiroko Yamanaka is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka tries to take Naho Sugiyama down... Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sugiyama's jaw!
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
A bad move from Naho Sugiyama
allows Yamanaka to land a solid head kick.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Sugiyama to defend herself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Sugiyama.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by TKO (High kick) at 3:54 Round 2
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Naho held her own for a round, then Hiroko Yamanaka’ed her for a while to close out the fight.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sugiyama and Yamanaka move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Sugiyama's face
Yamanaka shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Yamanaka tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sugiyama who put distance between them
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Yamanaka tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka grapple with Naho Sugiyama and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama falls hard on the mat with Hiroko Yamanaka on top of her
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Sugiyama
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Naho Sugiyama's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Yamanaka tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hiroko Yamanaka work her BJJ game.
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Naho Sugiyama efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls Naho Sugiyama to her stomach and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama
Sugiyama has given her back to Hiroko Yamanaka who is trying to get one hook in!
Hiroko Yamanaka has one hook in!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Sugiyama measures the resilience of Yamanaka's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Yamanaka's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with one hook in
Yamanaka has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sugiyama.
Nicely done! Yamanaka now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Stand up! This is what Yamanaka's cornermen are shouting. Naho Sugiyama is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Yamanaka tries to use some of her tricky moves but Yamanaka's is smart enough to counter her.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her arm under Naho Sugiyama's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Naho Sugiyama pulls down on Hiroko Yamanaka's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Yamanaka tries to use some of her tricky moves but Yamanaka's is smart enough to counter her.
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Yamanaka tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Yamanaka has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Yamanaka is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Yamanaka tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Sugiyama!
Yamanaka has one of her arm over Naho Sugiyama's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Sugiyama with two hooks in
Sugiyama is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Sugiyama holds Hiroko Yamanaka's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to half guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over Yamanaka
Sugiyama tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Yamanaka from the side mount!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to show some ground skills
Sugiyama uses her strength to keep Sugiyama at a disadvantage
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over Yamanaka
Naho Sugiyama positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Yamanaka covers herself well
Yamanaka is trying to counter now!
Yamanaka switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sugiyama struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
hard impact to Sugiyama's face!
Solid jabs from Naho Sugiyama.
Yamanaka defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Naho Sugiyama to the body.
Yamanaka didn't like that.
A furious flurry of punches from Hiroko Yamanaka
puts Sugiyama in a world of hurt!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Every time Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Hiroko Yamanaka is coming in again!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Sugiyama's chin! That stops Sugiyama in her tracks!
Hiroko Yamanaka's mind is definitely in the fight, Sugiyama just got nailed! Hiroko Yamanaka saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Sugiyama moves aside and dodges.
Yamanaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Yamanaka is clinching with Sugiyama.
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama takes a break to breathe while holding Hiroko Yamanaka.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Yamanaka pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Yamanaka moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Sugiyama's thigh!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Sugiyama stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Hiroko Yamanaka is coming in again!
Sugiyama throws a lazy kick
Yamanaka dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Mouth
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Yamanaka with a double overhooks!
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Naho Sugiyama jumps back and jabs
Sugiyama seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hiroko Yamanaka leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sugiyama
Yamanaka shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Naho Sugiyama pushes away Yamanaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Yamanaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yamanaka launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Hiroko Yamanaka is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka struggles and launches a few punches to Sugiyama's head
Those punches are hitting! Sugiyama covers her head!
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka tries to take Naho Sugiyama down... Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sugiyama's jaw!
Naho Sugiyama tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
A bad move from Naho Sugiyama
allows Yamanaka to land a solid head kick.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Sugiyama to defend herself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Sugiyama.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by TKO (High kick) at 3:54 Round 2
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 177 s
Naho held her own for a round, then Hiroko Yamanaka’ed her for a while to close out the fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!