Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2013 17:36:00 GMT -5
Marianna Kheyfets looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jessica Eye doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Marianna Kheyfets and Jessica Eye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Nice punches.
A solid combination from Marianna Kheyfets
connects with Eye.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Eye!
Kheyfets blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Eye moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Eye can't prevent her opponent from passing. Kheyfets looks to work from half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Eye from the side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Eye is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Eye
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Eye's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Eye tries to cover her face,
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Jessica Eye passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets regains full guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marianna Kheyfets holds Jessica Eye and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Eye gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Eye pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Eye! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Eye postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Eye! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by Eye who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Eye pushes off of Marianna Kheyfets and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kheyfets holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Eye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kheyfets who put distance between them
An overhand right from Jessica Eye that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kheyfets moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Eye jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Jessica Eye tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Eye postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kheyfets pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Jessica Eye's offensive.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Eye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Every time Jessica Eye attempts to get inside
Kheyfets misses with a low kick.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Jessica Eye tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jessica Eye
gets deflected.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jessica Eye, but it's close.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Eye is connecting with a few punches
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Eye!
Marianna Kheyfets blocks
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Eye is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Crushing shot to Eye's body! She's holding her side
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Eye rolls Marianna Kheyfets to her stomach and takes her back!
Eye is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has given her back to Jessica Eye who is trying to get one hook in!
Jessica Eye has one hook in!
Eye is in rear mount over Kheyfets with one hook in
Jessica Eye isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kheyfets locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Jessica Eye unil she can pull her arm free! Eye lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Eye's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets is in Eye open guard now
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Eye goes for an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Eye, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jessica Eye. 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.
Jessica Eye launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Kheyfets's arms.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Some counter punches against Jessica Eye
land while she's on her bicycle.
Eye has a small cut in her Chin
Pulverizing punch to Kheyfets's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kheyfets's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Nose
Brilliant combination from Jessica Eye
that forces Kheyfets to try and defend better.
Eye moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kheyfets with a double overhooks!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Marianna Kheyfets to the body.
Eye didn't like that.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kheyfets throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Kheyfets cannot escape Jessica Eye's clinch! Jessica Eye is just brutalizing Kheyfets with punches time and time again!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Eye is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Jessica Eye has received.
Eye launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Kheyfets struggles and protects herself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Eye jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets struggles a bit before breaking Eye's attemp of grappling
Jessica Eye has seen better days.
Eye fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kheyfets sprawls and remains on her feet.
Jessica Eye has seen better days.
Jessica Eye attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jessica Eye fakes a move and moves laterally.
A wicked punch by Jessica Eye
goes awry.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets launches a hook to the body
Jessica Eye moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kheyfets moves backwards and Jessica Eye is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Jessica Eye attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets avoids getting cornered.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Eye rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Jessica Eye slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marianna Kheyfets cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets sits over her knees and pushes away Eye's leg!
Eye closes her legs around Marianna Kheyfets's leg. Kheyfets is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Eye breaks free.
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye attempts a triangle from bottom! Marianna Kheyfets slips out. Eye quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marianna Kheyfets slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Eye.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Eye trying to keep the fight at striking range
Eye doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Eye
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets catches an ankle and Eye is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Jessica Eye and moves to half guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Stand up! This is what Eye's cornermen are shouting. Marianna Kheyfets is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open Eye's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. Eye is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Eye breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kheyfets jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Marianna Kheyfets is able to get half guard here.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Eye steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Eye tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to Kheyfets
Kheyfets covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Eye who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Eye's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Jessica Eye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jessica Eye is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye was tooling Marianna Kheyfets for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marianna Kheyfets lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kheyfets is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Eye's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Eye manages to kick Kheyfets away and scrambles on top!
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Eye's mid-section, she seems hurt
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Eye is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets launches a few hard punches to Jessica Eye's ribs!
Jessica Eye's ribs shows the damage! Marianna Kheyfets is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Eye is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Eye tries to take Marianna Kheyfets down... Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Jessica Eye launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kheyfets's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye pushes off of Marianna Kheyfets and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kheyfets holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kheyfets is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eye and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Eye is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eye is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Jessica Eye to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Eye is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kheyfets jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Marianna Kheyfets is able to get half guard here.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Jessica Eye and moves to half guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to turn in and scramble out. Marianna Kheyfets timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jessica Eye slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Eye tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jessica Eye shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Jessica Eye breaks that americana attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Eye.
Good job by Eye blocking and slipping the blows.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Jessica Eye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jessica Eye pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Eye has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under Eye control.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Jessica Eye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jessica Eye pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kheyfets and Eye circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Eye goes with a looping right hand while Marianna Kheyfets jumps back and jabs
Eye only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Eye looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Eye jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Eye moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Eye launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Jessica Eye is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets launches a few hard punches to Jessica Eye's ribs!
Eye struggles and protects herself.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Eye looks to counter!
Jessica Eye is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Kheyfets with uppercuts!
Kheyfets is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Kheyfets is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Eye trying to keep the fight at striking range
Eye stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Eye is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eye's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kheyfets moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jessica Eye checks the kick.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kheyfets is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Marianna Kheyfets is measuring Eye with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Jessica Eye throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kheyfets's chin! That stops Kheyfets in her tracks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Marianna Kheyfets to the body.
Eye didn't like that.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Jessica Eye
Kheyfets is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds Eye
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Jessica Eye ribs and the tries to trip her
Eye loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Jessica Eye tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Jessica Eye ribs and the tries to trip her
Eye loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Eye to fight back!
Eye is launching some bone breaking punches to Kheyfets's ribs while in the clinch.
Kheyfets blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye grapple with Marianna Kheyfets and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Marianna Kheyfets falls hard on the mat with Jessica Eye on top of her
Jessica Eye is in half guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Eye who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Deep breaths from Marianna Kheyfets who tries a hammer punch to Eye's ribs.
Eye blocks those punches
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Eye controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Eye doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Jessica Eye tries to take advantage...
Eye goes for an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Eye, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eye is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Eye's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Eye uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Eye tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Eye tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Eye climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Eye is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets looks rather shattered.
Kheyfets tries to stand up!
Eye doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Eye fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jessica Eye can end the fight with her ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eye studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Jessica Eye by Split decision
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Jessica Eye
Punches 15/50 (30%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/34 (24%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 688 s
Split? That's not how Eye saw it (see what I did there). Donno where that other judge is from...
Marianna was walking away with this one (yes, slow fight) until part way through the second round. After 11 failed clinch strikes, Eye landed 4 consecutive BIG ONES that completely changed the direction of this fight. It never went dramatically one-sided, or anything, but Kheyfets never had the control she had early after those 4 big shots, and was never quite the same. In the end, Eye did more damage, and deserved the decision in this one.
Jessica Eye doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Marianna Kheyfets and Jessica Eye touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Nice punches.
A solid combination from Marianna Kheyfets
connects with Eye.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Eye!
Kheyfets blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eye decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Eye moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Eye can't prevent her opponent from passing. Kheyfets looks to work from half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Eye from the side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Eye is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around Eye
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Eye's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Eye tries to cover her face,
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Jessica Eye passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets regains full guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Marianna Kheyfets holds Jessica Eye and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Eye gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Eye pulls her arm out of danger.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Eye! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets throws up a triangle attempt!
Jessica Eye postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Eye tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jessica Eye! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Eye fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by Eye who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Eye pushes off of Marianna Kheyfets and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kheyfets holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jessica Eye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kheyfets who put distance between them
An overhand right from Jessica Eye that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kheyfets moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Eye jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Jessica Eye shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Jessica Eye tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jessica Eye postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kheyfets pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Jessica Eye's offensive.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Eye into her guard.
Jessica Eye is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jessica Eye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Every time Jessica Eye attempts to get inside
Kheyfets misses with a low kick.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Jessica Eye tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Jessica Eye
gets deflected.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Jessica Eye's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Jessica Eye, but it's close.
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Round 2
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As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Eye is connecting with a few punches
Jessica Eye fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Kheyfets blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Eye!
Marianna Kheyfets blocks
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Eye is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Crushing shot to Eye's body! She's holding her side
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Eye rolls Marianna Kheyfets to her stomach and takes her back!
Eye is in rear mount over Kheyfets
Kheyfets has given her back to Jessica Eye who is trying to get one hook in!
Jessica Eye has one hook in!
Eye is in rear mount over Kheyfets with one hook in
Jessica Eye isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kheyfets locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Jessica Eye unil she can pull her arm free! Eye lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Jessica Eye's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets is in Eye open guard now
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Eye goes for an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Eye, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jessica Eye. 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.
Jessica Eye launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Kheyfets's arms.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Some counter punches against Jessica Eye
land while she's on her bicycle.
Eye has a small cut in her Chin
Pulverizing punch to Kheyfets's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Kheyfets's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Nose
Brilliant combination from Jessica Eye
that forces Kheyfets to try and defend better.
Eye moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kheyfets with a double overhooks!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Marianna Kheyfets to the body.
Eye didn't like that.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kheyfets throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Kheyfets cannot escape Jessica Eye's clinch! Jessica Eye is just brutalizing Kheyfets with punches time and time again!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Eye is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Jessica Eye has received.
Eye launches a few hard punches to Marianna Kheyfets's ribs!
Kheyfets struggles and protects herself.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jessica Eye jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets struggles a bit before breaking Eye's attemp of grappling
Jessica Eye has seen better days.
Eye fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kheyfets sprawls and remains on her feet.
Jessica Eye has seen better days.
Jessica Eye attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jessica Eye fakes a move and moves laterally.
A wicked punch by Jessica Eye
goes awry.
Eye clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets launches a hook to the body
Jessica Eye moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Kheyfets moves backwards and Jessica Eye is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Jessica Eye attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets avoids getting cornered.
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Eye rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Jessica Eye slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marianna Kheyfets cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Eye tries to show some ground skills
Jessica Eye put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Kheyfets sits over her knees and pushes away Eye's leg!
Eye closes her legs around Marianna Kheyfets's leg. Kheyfets is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Eye breaks free.
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye attempts a triangle from bottom! Marianna Kheyfets slips out. Eye quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marianna Kheyfets slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with Eye.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Eye trying to keep the fight at striking range
Eye doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Eye
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets catches an ankle and Eye is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Jessica Eye and moves to half guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Stand up! This is what Eye's cornermen are shouting. Marianna Kheyfets is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open Eye's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. Eye is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
Eye breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kheyfets jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Marianna Kheyfets is able to get half guard here.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye tries to close the guard.
Eye put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Eye steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Eye tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Eye tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Marianna Kheyfets's Forehead
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye launches a few punches to Kheyfets
Kheyfets covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Eye is in half guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Eye who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Eye's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Jessica Eye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jessica Eye is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Kheyfets use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) is cheering her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye was tooling Marianna Kheyfets for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Marianna Kheyfets lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kheyfets is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Eye's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jessica Eye manages to kick Kheyfets away and scrambles on top!
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Eye is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Eye's mid-section, she seems hurt
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Eye is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Eye tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets launches a few hard punches to Jessica Eye's ribs!
Jessica Eye's ribs shows the damage! Marianna Kheyfets is working her opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Eye is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Eye tries to take Marianna Kheyfets down... Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Jessica Eye launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kheyfets's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Eye pushes off of Marianna Kheyfets and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kheyfets holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kheyfets is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eye and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Eye is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eye is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Jessica Eye to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Eye is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Jessica Eye against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kheyfets jumps and tries to free her leg! Eye doesn't allow this but Marianna Kheyfets is able to get half guard here.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Eye
Jessica Eye attempts to move to full guard
Jessica Eye manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Jessica Eye and moves to half guard
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to turn in and scramble out. Marianna Kheyfets timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jessica Eye slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Eye is trying to counter now!
Eye tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Jessica Eye...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Marianna Kheyfets takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Jessica Eye shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Jessica Eye breaks that americana attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Jessica Eye
Jessica Eye tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets aggressively and repeatedly punches Eye.
Good job by Eye blocking and slipping the blows.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Jessica Eye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jessica Eye pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Eye
Eye has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under Eye control.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Jessica Eye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jessica Eye pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kheyfets and Eye circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Eye goes with a looping right hand while Marianna Kheyfets jumps back and jabs
Eye only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Eye looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Eye jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Eye moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Eye launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Jessica Eye is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets launches a few hard punches to Jessica Eye's ribs!
Eye struggles and protects herself.
Poorly executed technique. Jessica Eye looks to counter!
Jessica Eye is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Kheyfets with uppercuts!
Kheyfets is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Kheyfets is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away Eye trying to keep the fight at striking range
Eye stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Eye is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Eye's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kheyfets moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jessica Eye checks the kick.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kheyfets is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Marianna Kheyfets is measuring Eye with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Jessica Eye throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Kheyfets's chin! That stops Kheyfets in her tracks!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Marianna Kheyfets to the body.
Eye didn't like that.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Jessica Eye
Kheyfets is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds Eye
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Jessica Eye ribs and the tries to trip her
Eye loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Jessica Eye tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Jessica Eye ribs and the tries to trip her
Eye loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Jessica Eye to fight back!
Eye is launching some bone breaking punches to Kheyfets's ribs while in the clinch.
Kheyfets blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Eye grapple with Marianna Kheyfets and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Marianna Kheyfets falls hard on the mat with Jessica Eye on top of her
Jessica Eye is in half guard over Kheyfets
Jessica Eye pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Eye who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Eye pushes Marianna Kheyfets down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Deep breaths from Marianna Kheyfets who tries a hammer punch to Eye's ribs.
Eye blocks those punches
Kheyfets misses a step and Jessica Eye sees an opportunity to counter her!
Eye tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Eye controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Jessica Eye aggressively and repeatedly punches Kheyfets.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Eye in her guard...
Jessica Eye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Eye is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Eye doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Jessica Eye tries to take advantage...
Eye goes for an armbar!
Marianna Kheyfets breaks the lock and pushes away Jessica Eye, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eye is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jessica Eye is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Eye's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Eye uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Eye tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Eye tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Eye climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Eye is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets looks rather shattered.
Kheyfets tries to stand up!
Eye doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Eye fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jessica Eye can end the fight with her ground and pound.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Eye studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
Winner is Jessica Eye by Split decision
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Jessica Eye
Punches 15/50 (30%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 8/34 (24%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 688 s
Split? That's not how Eye saw it (see what I did there). Donno where that other judge is from...
Marianna was walking away with this one (yes, slow fight) until part way through the second round. After 11 failed clinch strikes, Eye landed 4 consecutive BIG ONES that completely changed the direction of this fight. It never went dramatically one-sided, or anything, but Kheyfets never had the control she had early after those 4 big shots, and was never quite the same. In the end, Eye did more damage, and deserved the decision in this one.