Post by The Sandmen on Oct 10, 2013 12:02:02 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler looks very relaxed.
Hisae Watanabe 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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The bell announces the first round!
Hisae Watanabe paws at Baszler.
Baszler answers with solid punches!
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Watanabe's eyes...
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in Watanabe open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Baszler moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hisae Watanabe spins out and gets back to her feet.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Hisae Watanabe's Left eye
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Shayna Baszler uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Baszler's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler sits over her knees and pushes away Watanabe's leg!
Watanabe closes her legs around Shayna Baszler's leg. Baszler is not able to move away now!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Watanabe wraps her legs while she holds Shayna Baszler's head... Tight guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Hisae Watanabe tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Hisae Watanabe slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hisae Watanabe breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Hisae Watanabe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Watanabe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Watanabe tries to cover her face,
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Hisae Watanabe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Baszler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler sits up and gets an arm around Watanabe's neck!
Watanabe pushes Shayna Baszler back to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Baszler.
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Round 2
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Baszler launches a kick
Watanabe checks it and keeps distance.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
makes Watanabe stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Watanabe showing excellent timing, blasts Shayna Baszler with a right hand.
Great hook by Hisae Watanabe! Shayna Baszler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler succeeds
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Watanabe is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Baszler
Watanabe is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Hisae Watanabe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Baszler
Watanabe 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Watanabe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Watanabe's side.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Hisae Watanabe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Shayna Baszler creates enough space to control Hisae Watanabe's leg.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Watanabe is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Watanabe sits over her knees and pushes away Baszler's leg!
Hisae Watanabe is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe goes for an americana!
Baszler breaks free.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shayna Baszler paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe swings ineffectively.
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Baszler is clinching with Watanabe.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler pushes off of Hisae Watanabe and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Watanabe stumbles backwards but Shayna Baszler chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe launches a few hard punches to Shayna Baszler's ribs!
Baszler struggles and protects herself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Baszler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Baszler leads with a punch
Hisae Watanabe avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Baszler moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Shayna Baszler is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Watanabe and pushes her away!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Hisae Watanabe, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Baszler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Baszler jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler launches a few hard punches to Hisae Watanabe's ribs!
Watanabe struggles and protects herself.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Hisae Watanabe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Baszler is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe slightly pushes Baszler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Baszler's eyes...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Watanabe holds Shayna Baszler's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hisae Watanabe's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Baszler's jaw!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
Baszler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Baszler pushes Hisae Watanabe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Watanabe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Baszler moves backwards and circles around Hisae Watanabe.
Watanabe misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Watanabe moves backwards and circles around Shayna Baszler.
Watanabe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hisae Watanabe
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Watanabe looks to work from half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Watanabe pulls her arm out of danger.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Hisae Watanabe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler and Watanabe are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Baszler works on the ground with her fingers over Watanabe's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to pass to mount...
Watanabe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Baszler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Watanabe's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe goes down.
Watanabe ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shayna Baszler launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Watanabe moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Baszler with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Watanabe!
Nice hits to Baszler's ribs! Brilliant performance from Hisae Watanabe
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe circles to get the center of the cage
Watanabe throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to open Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe breaks the lock and covers herself from Baszler's punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Good looking punches from Shayna Baszler on the ground
deflected by Watanabe.
Watanabe is trying to counter now!
Hisae Watanabe slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shayna Baszler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe has seen better days.
Watanabe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
Baszler seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Baszler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Baszler's knee!
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hisae Watanabe swings...
hard impact to Baszler's face!
Hisae Watanabe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler goes down.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is locking that leglock...
Baszler struggles to free herself
Watanabe is locking that leglock...
This is over! Baszler can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Submission (leglock) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 644 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
This was kind of a weird one. Shayna dominated the first round, as Watanabe did nothing, but it was almost like she did no damage in that time. When Hisae fought back, she did do some damage, and that made a fight of it. SHayna came back too, and yeah...good fight all over the place.
Hisae Watanabe 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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The bell announces the first round!
Hisae Watanabe paws at Baszler.
Baszler answers with solid punches!
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Watanabe's eyes...
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in Watanabe open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Baszler moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hisae Watanabe spins out and gets back to her feet.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hisae Watanabe
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Hisae Watanabe's Left eye
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Watanabe's body! She's holding her side
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Shayna Baszler uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Baszler's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler sits over her knees and pushes away Watanabe's leg!
Watanabe closes her legs around Shayna Baszler's leg. Baszler is not able to move away now!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Watanabe wraps her legs while she holds Shayna Baszler's head... Tight guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Baszler is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Hisae Watanabe tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Hisae Watanabe slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hisae Watanabe breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Hisae Watanabe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Watanabe's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Watanabe tries to cover her face,
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Hisae Watanabe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Baszler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler sits up and gets an arm around Watanabe's neck!
Watanabe pushes Shayna Baszler back to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Baszler.
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Round 2
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Baszler launches a kick
Watanabe checks it and keeps distance.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
makes Watanabe stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Watanabe showing excellent timing, blasts Shayna Baszler with a right hand.
Great hook by Hisae Watanabe! Shayna Baszler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Watanabe is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Watanabe launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Hisae Watanabe. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler succeeds
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Watanabe tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Watanabe is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Baszler
Watanabe is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Hisae Watanabe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Baszler
Watanabe 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Watanabe's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Watanabe's side.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Hisae Watanabe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Shayna Baszler creates enough space to control Hisae Watanabe's leg.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Watanabe is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Watanabe sits over her knees and pushes away Baszler's leg!
Hisae Watanabe is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe goes for an americana!
Baszler breaks free.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shayna Baszler paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe swings ineffectively.
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Baszler is clinching with Watanabe.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler pushes off of Hisae Watanabe and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Watanabe stumbles backwards but Shayna Baszler chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Watanabe launches a few hard punches to Shayna Baszler's ribs!
Baszler struggles and protects herself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Baszler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Baszler leads with a punch
Hisae Watanabe avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Baszler moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Shayna Baszler is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Watanabe and pushes her away!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Hisae Watanabe, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Baszler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Baszler jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler launches a few hard punches to Hisae Watanabe's ribs!
Watanabe struggles and protects herself.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Hisae Watanabe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Baszler is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Watanabe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Watanabe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe slightly pushes Baszler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Baszler's eyes...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Hisae Watanabe has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Watanabe holds Shayna Baszler's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Watanabe quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hisae Watanabe's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Baszler's jaw!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
Baszler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Baszler pushes Hisae Watanabe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hisae Watanabe attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Watanabe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Baszler moves backwards and circles around Hisae Watanabe.
Watanabe misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Watanabe moves backwards and circles around Shayna Baszler.
Watanabe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hisae Watanabe
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Watanabe looks to work from half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Watanabe pulls her arm out of danger.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Hisae Watanabe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler and Watanabe are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Baszler works on the ground with her fingers over Watanabe's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe looks to pass to mount...
Watanabe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Hisae Watanabe throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Baszler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Hisae Watanabe gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Watanabe's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe goes down.
Watanabe ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shayna Baszler launches a body shot
Watanabe dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Watanabe moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Baszler with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Watanabe!
Nice hits to Baszler's ribs! Brilliant performance from Hisae Watanabe
The fighters are clinching.
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe circles to get the center of the cage
Watanabe throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Shayna Baszler tries to open Watanabe's guard...
Watanabe breaks the lock and covers herself from Baszler's punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Watanabe
Good looking punches from Shayna Baszler on the ground
deflected by Watanabe.
Watanabe is trying to counter now!
Hisae Watanabe slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shayna Baszler cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe has seen better days.
Watanabe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
Baszler seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Baszler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Baszler's knee!
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hisae Watanabe swings...
hard impact to Baszler's face!
Hisae Watanabe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Baszler goes down.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Baszler
Hisae Watanabe tries to finish with a leg lock!
Watanabe is locking that leglock...
Baszler struggles to free herself
Watanabe is locking that leglock...
This is over! Baszler can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Submission (leglock) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 644 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 25/45 (56%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
This was kind of a weird one. Shayna dominated the first round, as Watanabe did nothing, but it was almost like she did no damage in that time. When Hisae fought back, she did do some damage, and that made a fight of it. SHayna came back too, and yeah...good fight all over the place.