Post by The Sandmen on Oct 4, 2013 13:00:54 GMT -5
Cris Cyborg looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Meisha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Cris Cyborg and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cris Cyborg and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cris Cyborg is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A punch from Cris Cyborg
grazes Tate's left cheek.
Cyborg launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cyborg goes down.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Meisha Tate 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 Cyborg's moves.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Meisha Tate 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 Cyborg's moves.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Tate is in open guard over Cyborg... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cyborg rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate misses a step and Cris Cyborg sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cris Cyborg gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Cris Cyborg was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Cris Cyborg that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tate's stops that one with her face! How is Tate standing?!
Oh! Down goes Tate! Cris Cyborg knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Cris Cyborg really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Tate has a small cut in her Nose
Winner is Cris Cyborg by KO (Punch) at 2:13 Round 1
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 71 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 71 s
Brutalized. Tate needs toughness. Cyborg needs to ease up on weaker opponents.
Meisha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cris Cyborg and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cris Cyborg and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cris Cyborg is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A punch from Cris Cyborg
grazes Tate's left cheek.
Cyborg launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cyborg goes down.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cris Cyborg launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Tate's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Cyborg measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Meisha Tate 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 Cyborg's moves.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Meisha Tate 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 Cyborg's moves.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Cyborg
Tate is in open guard over Cyborg... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cyborg rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate misses a step and Cris Cyborg sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cris Cyborg gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Cris Cyborg was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 Gwangmyeong Velodrome (Gwangmyeong, South Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Cris Cyborg that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tate's stops that one with her face! How is Tate standing?!
Oh! Down goes Tate! Cris Cyborg knocked her stupid! The medics pour in! Cris Cyborg really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Tate has a small cut in her Nose
Winner is Cris Cyborg by KO (Punch) at 2:13 Round 1
Statistics: Cris Cyborg
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 71 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 71 s
Brutalized. Tate needs toughness. Cyborg needs to ease up on weaker opponents.
Stupid bigger picture 