Post by The Sandmen on Jun 9, 2014 17:11:20 GMT -5
Rin Nakai is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Vanessa Porto looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rin Nakai is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Nakai and Porto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nakai leans and gets Vanessa Porto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Porto struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto is in Nakai open guard now
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
1:23 Round 1 and Porto is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to free her leg
Vanessa Porto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nakai's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Vanessa Porto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto catch Rin Nakai's left arm and tries a kimura
Rin Nakai holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Porto
Nakai is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rin Nakai
Solid shots!
Nakai has a small cut in her Nose
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nakai breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Rin Nakai shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Rin Nakai breaks that americana attempt!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rin Nakai! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rin Nakai doesn't defend herself!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to escape from the full mount...
Vanessa Porto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to open Nakai's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vanessa Porto. Nakai is unable to cover herself now!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
deflected by Nakai.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Left cheek
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to stand up!
Porto doesn't allow her!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nakai.
It looks like Porto was hit by a bus!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Porto blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Good front kick from Porto!
Rin Nakai blocks
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vanessa Porto!
Nakai is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nakai has a small cut in her Left cheek
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Porto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Porto is wobbling!
Vanessa Porto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Rin Nakai with a right hand.
Nakai steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Vanessa Porto stumbles back.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible haymaker from Rin Nakai!
You can see Vanessa Porto's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto forces Rin Nakai to open her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Porto tries to move to full mount
Porto succeeds
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Vanessa Porto rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Nakai manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Porto
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai chases Porto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Porto steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Porto launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakai's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakai loses balance and goes to the mat.
Porto is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Porto opts to jump inside Nakai's guard.
Nakai didn't see that coming. Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai now.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto forces Rin Nakai to open her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Porto is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Good looking punches from Rin Nakai on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Porto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Porto's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Rin Nakai sits high on Vanessa Porto's chest and pulls her leg underneath Porto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Porto tries to roll out. She's too quick for Rin Nakai and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nakai and it cost her top position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Vanessa Porto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Superb haymaker by Nakai
that lands on Porto's face like a cannon ball!
Porto has a small cut in her Mouth
Vanessa Porto throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Porto swings again, only to get countered once more! Porto is looking bad here!
The two exchange wildly
Porto is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakai is clinching with Porto.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vanessa Porto is on her back after that attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nakai is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Nakai moves backwards and gestures for Vanessa Porto to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vanessa Porto is standing now.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vanessa Porto throws a looping left hand...
Nakai moves aside and dodges.
Rin Nakai charges at Porto throwing flurries left and right.
Vanessa Porto gets out of the way.
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Porto
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Nakai is throwing a flurry of punches!
Vanessa Porto just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto takes a break to breathe while holding Rin Nakai.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Porto moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto attempts to cut off Nakai with punches
Nakai avoids getting cornered.
Nice punch by Vanessa Porto
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Rin Nakai and Porto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rin Nakai is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rin Nakai!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nakai feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Porto's Chin is beginning to swell
Porto has a small cut in her Chin
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Porto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Porto is wobbling!
Porto has a small cut in her Chin
A furious flurry of punches from Rin Nakai
puts Porto in a world of hurt!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Porto was not intelligently defending herself!
Winner is Rin Nakai by TKO (Punches) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 32/46 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Porto did really well here. Rin had a massive toughness advantage here, and that helped a lot. Porto has a good, well-rounded game, but Rin had a bit more, and brought it all. After a few rounds of evenness that is.
Vanessa Porto looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rin Nakai is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Nakai and Porto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nakai leans and gets Vanessa Porto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Porto struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto is in Nakai open guard now
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
1:23 Round 1 and Porto is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to free her leg
Vanessa Porto uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nakai's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Vanessa Porto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto catch Rin Nakai's left arm and tries a kimura
Rin Nakai holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Porto
Nakai is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rin Nakai
Solid shots!
Nakai has a small cut in her Nose
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nakai breaks the lock showing some skills...
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Vanessa Porto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Rin Nakai shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Rin Nakai breaks that americana attempt!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rin Nakai! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rin Nakai doesn't defend herself!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to escape from the full mount...
Vanessa Porto is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to open Nakai's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vanessa Porto. Nakai is unable to cover herself now!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
deflected by Nakai.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Porto tries to cover her face,
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Left cheek
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to stand up!
Porto doesn't allow her!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Porto is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nakai.
It looks like Porto was hit by a bus!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Nakai is connecting with a few punches
Porto ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Porto blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Good front kick from Porto!
Rin Nakai blocks
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vanessa Porto!
Nakai is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nakai has a small cut in her Left cheek
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Porto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Porto is wobbling!
Vanessa Porto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Rin Nakai with a right hand.
Nakai steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Vanessa Porto stumbles back.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible haymaker from Rin Nakai!
You can see Vanessa Porto's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Nakai's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto forces Rin Nakai to open her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Porto tries to move to full mount
Porto succeeds
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Vanessa Porto rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Nakai manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Porto
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai chases Porto and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Porto steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Porto launches a furious hook!
That hits Nakai's chin like a wrecking ball! Nakai loses balance and goes to the mat.
Porto is standing while Nakai is on the ground on her back
Porto opts to jump inside Nakai's guard.
Nakai didn't see that coming. Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai now.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Vanessa Porto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Vanessa Porto looks to posture up and open Rin Nakai's guard...
Vanessa Porto forces Rin Nakai to open her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Porto is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Good looking punches from Rin Nakai on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Porto's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Porto
Nakai tries to move to full mount
Nakai succeeds
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Nakai sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Nakai positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Porto's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Rin Nakai sits high on Vanessa Porto's chest and pulls her leg underneath Porto's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Porto tries to roll out. She's too quick for Rin Nakai and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Nakai and it cost her top position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Vanessa Porto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Superb haymaker by Nakai
that lands on Porto's face like a cannon ball!
Porto has a small cut in her Mouth
Vanessa Porto throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Porto swings again, only to get countered once more! Porto is looking bad here!
The two exchange wildly
Porto is connecting with a few punches
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakai is clinching with Porto.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vanessa Porto is on her back after that attempt
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Nakai is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Nakai moves backwards and gestures for Vanessa Porto to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Vanessa Porto is standing now.
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vanessa Porto throws a looping left hand...
Nakai moves aside and dodges.
Rin Nakai charges at Porto throwing flurries left and right.
Vanessa Porto gets out of the way.
Rin Nakai closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Nakai moves forward and holds Porto
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Nakai is throwing a flurry of punches!
Vanessa Porto just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto takes a break to breathe while holding Rin Nakai.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Porto moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nakai pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto attempts to cut off Nakai with punches
Nakai avoids getting cornered.
Nice punch by Vanessa Porto
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Rin Nakai and Porto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rin Nakai is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rin Nakai!
Porto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nakai feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Porto's Chin is beginning to swell
Porto has a small cut in her Chin
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Porto, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Porto is wobbling!
Porto has a small cut in her Chin
A furious flurry of punches from Rin Nakai
puts Porto in a world of hurt!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Porto was not intelligently defending herself!
Winner is Rin Nakai by TKO (Punches) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 32/46 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Porto did really well here. Rin had a massive toughness advantage here, and that helped a lot. Porto has a good, well-rounded game, but Rin had a bit more, and brought it all. After a few rounds of evenness that is.