Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2014 8:11:10 GMT -5
Bec Rawlings looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Alexandra Albu is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Alexandra Albu touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu paws at Rawlings.
Rawlings answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right eye
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings is getting frustrated here.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rawlings leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings him to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Rawlings uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexandra Albu cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries a kimura
Rawlings breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Rawlings's leg!
Rawlings closes her legs around Alexandra Albu's leg. Albu is not able to move away now!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Albu
Albu reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Rawlings launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu rolls over herself and stands up while Bec Rawlings rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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.
Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Bec Rawlings just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu quickly defends.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rawlings throws a low kick
Alexandra Albu blocks.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Albu leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Mouth
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings tries to take Alexandra Albu down... Albu stumbles backwards and Bec Rawlings launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Albu's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Albu into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good front kick from Rawlings!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Bec Rawlings.
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Round 2
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Rawlings moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Bec Rawlings is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Albu
Rawlings is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Rawlings launches a stiff jab!
Albu ducks that one.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Rawlings to try and defend better.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings goes to the body...
She punishes Albu's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rawlings struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take him down
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings attempts to cut off Albu with punches
Albu reels from the strikes.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rawlings blocks that. She made it look easy!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch to Bec Rawlings ribs and the tries to trip him
Rawlings loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rawlings jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bec Rawlings pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rawlings doesn't let Albu get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Albu misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Albu only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bec Rawlings tries a middle kick
Albu blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Hard blow to Rawlings's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rawlings is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3
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Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Rawlings measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Bec Rawlings fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by Rawlings who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Alexandra Albu pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexandra Albu
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings launches a few hard punches to Alexandra Albu's ribs!
Albu struggles and protects herself.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to breaks Bec Rawlings's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Albu launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rawlings's ribs.
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Bec Rawlings pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Albu into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Bec Rawlings blocks
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
A right hand from Bec Rawlings
gets deflected.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Bec Rawlings
miss their mark.
Albu is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Alexandra Albu
mostly hits air.
Alexandra Albu launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Alexandra Albu
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Albu moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rawlings's thigh!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Albu goes to the body...
her punches graze Rawlings's arm.
Rawlings launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Bec Rawlings launches a body shot
Albu dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rawlings's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Rawlings creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bec Rawlings is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Albu is standing while Rawlings is on the ground on her back
Albu moves backwards and gestures for Bec Rawlings to stand up.
Rawlings climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Albu struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rawlings misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Albu is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bec Rawlings jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rawlings's face!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu is in open guard over Rawlings... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rawlings rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Albu jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Alexandra Albu is able to get half guard here.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Bec Rawlings doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Alexandra Albu doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bec Rawlings is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Albu pushes Bec Rawlings and moves away from him. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rawlings studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Rawlings steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Alexandra Albu
Good shot! Rawlings has reasons to be worried.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Rawlings is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
but Albu manages to dodge it
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rawlings is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Rawlings's ribs hard
Hard blow to Rawlings's mid-section, she seems hurt
Albu and Rawlings circle around the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Alexandra Albu launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rawlings's knee!
Rawlings hyper-extended her leg
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bec Rawlings fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rawlings avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and counters with a solid straight!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Rawlings ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexandra Albu takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Bec Rawlings spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Albu uses her strength to keep Albu at a disadvantage
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Albu is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
but Albu manages to dodge it
Rawlings is swinging for the fences!
Albu backpedals and creates space. Bec Rawlings is asking him if she is going to fight!
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nice punches from Alexandra Albu.
Rawlings staggers backwards. Albu wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Bec Rawlings
Albu is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Alexandra Albu launches a body shot
Rawlings evades.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Albu moves backwards and Bec Rawlings is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Rawlings seems staggered and Alexandra Albu runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Rawlings ribs hard
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Alexandra Albu by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 32/59 (54%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 28/62 (45%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/17 (53%)
GnP strikes 1/2 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Hm. Interesting enough I suppose. Rawlings started strong then faded. Albu controlled and did damage longer, and I guess that’s what did it for the judges.
Alexandra Albu is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Alexandra Albu touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Alexandra Albu paws at Rawlings.
Rawlings answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right eye
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings is getting frustrated here.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Albu tries to cover her face,
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rawlings leans and gets Alexandra Albu's arms as she brings him to the ground again.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Alexandra Albu a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Rawlings uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexandra Albu cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries a kimura
Rawlings breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Albu sits over her knees and pushes away Rawlings's leg!
Rawlings closes her legs around Alexandra Albu's leg. Albu is not able to move away now!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Albu
Albu reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Rawlings launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexandra Albu rolls over herself and stands up while Bec Rawlings rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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.
Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Bec Rawlings just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu quickly defends.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rawlings throws a low kick
Alexandra Albu blocks.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Albu leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Mouth
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings tries to take Alexandra Albu down... Albu stumbles backwards and Bec Rawlings launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Albu's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Albu into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good front kick from Rawlings!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Bec Rawlings.
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Round 2
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Rawlings moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Bec Rawlings is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rawlings into her guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Albu
Rawlings is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Rawlings launches a stiff jab!
Albu ducks that one.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Rawlings to try and defend better.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings goes to the body...
She punishes Albu's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rawlings struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take him down
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings attempts to cut off Albu with punches
Albu reels from the strikes.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rawlings blocks that. She made it look easy!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch to Bec Rawlings ribs and the tries to trip him
Rawlings loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rawlings jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bec Rawlings pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rawlings doesn't let Albu get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Albu misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rawlings circles out and slips free of Alexandra Albu's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Albu only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bec Rawlings tries a middle kick
Albu blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Hard blow to Rawlings's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rawlings is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3
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Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Rawlings measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Bec Rawlings fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by Rawlings who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Alexandra Albu pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexandra Albu
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings launches a few hard punches to Alexandra Albu's ribs!
Albu struggles and protects herself.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to breaks Bec Rawlings's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Albu launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rawlings's ribs.
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Bec Rawlings pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings slightly pushes Albu into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Albu launches a furious low kick!
Bec Rawlings blocks
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
A right hand from Bec Rawlings
gets deflected.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Bec Rawlings
miss their mark.
Albu is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Alexandra Albu
mostly hits air.
Alexandra Albu launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Alexandra Albu
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Albu moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rawlings's thigh!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Albu goes to the body...
her punches graze Rawlings's arm.
Rawlings launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Bec Rawlings launches a body shot
Albu dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rawlings's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Rawlings creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bec Rawlings is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Albu.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Alexandra Albu is standing now.
Albu is standing while Rawlings is on the ground on her back
Albu moves backwards and gestures for Bec Rawlings to stand up.
Rawlings climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing Rawlings to pull guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Albu is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Albu struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rawlings misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Albu is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexandra Albu tries to take advantage...
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Albu
Bec Rawlings tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bec Rawlings jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings launches a furious low kick!
Albu receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rawlings's face!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu is in open guard over Rawlings... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rawlings rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Albu jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Alexandra Albu is able to get half guard here.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Bec Rawlings doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Alexandra Albu doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bec Rawlings is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexandra Albu is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Albu pushes Bec Rawlings and moves away from him. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rawlings studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Rawlings steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Alexandra Albu
Good shot! Rawlings has reasons to be worried.
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
Rawlings is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
but Albu manages to dodge it
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rawlings is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take him down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Rawlings's ribs hard
Hard blow to Rawlings's mid-section, she seems hurt
Albu and Rawlings circle around the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Alexandra Albu launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rawlings's knee!
Rawlings hyper-extended her leg
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bec Rawlings fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rawlings avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and counters with a solid straight!
Albu throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Rawlings ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
Rawlings is on the receiving end of a great combo by Albu.
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Rawlings
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Rawlings
Albu tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexandra Albu takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Bec Rawlings spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Albu uses her strength to keep Albu at a disadvantage
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Albu is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
but Albu manages to dodge it
Rawlings is swinging for the fences!
Albu backpedals and creates space. Bec Rawlings is asking him if she is going to fight!
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Nice punches from Alexandra Albu.
Rawlings staggers backwards. Albu wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Rawlings has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Bec Rawlings
Albu is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Alexandra Albu launches a body shot
Rawlings evades.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Albu throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Albu moves backwards and Bec Rawlings is asking him if she came today for fighting or running.
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexandra Albu circles around Rawlings
Albu steps backwards away from Bec Rawlings. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rawlings doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Bec Rawlings jumps back and jabs
Rawlings seems staggered and Alexandra Albu runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
and hits Rawlings ribs hard
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Albu is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Alexandra Albu by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 32/59 (54%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 28/62 (45%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 9/17 (53%)
GnP strikes 1/2 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Hm. Interesting enough I suppose. Rawlings started strong then faded. Albu controlled and did damage longer, and I guess that’s what did it for the judges.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!