Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2015 18:31:42 GMT -5
Milana Dudieva glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Rose Namajunas shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Namajunas wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Dudieva wants nothing of that and pushes Namajunas.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rose Namajunas!
Dudieva ducks under...
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Namajunas Hyper-extended her arm
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to turn in and scramble out. Milana Dudieva timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rose Namajunas slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
0:59 Round 1 and Namajunas is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Namajunas tries to move to full mount
Namajunas's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas throws a few hammer fists to the face of Milana Dudieva
Blocked by Dudieva.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dudieva is able to break the lock.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Milana Dudieva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dudieva's guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Namajunas shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dudieva's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Dudieva's eyes...
Dudieva struggles to free herself
Dudieva pushes Rose Namajunas forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Milana Dudieva on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dudieva spins out, but Rose Namajunas was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dudieva is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas pushes Milana Dudieva and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dudieva is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas pushes Milana Dudieva against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Namajunas jumps and tries to free her leg! Dudieva doesn't allow this but Rose Namajunas is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to turn in and scramble out. Rose Namajunas timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Milana Dudieva slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Dudieva measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Namajunas blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas is in closed guard... Dudieva tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rose Namajunas!
Milana Dudieva is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll to her side and trap Milana Dudieva in her guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dudieva blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Dudieva tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Dudieva is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Dudieva controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Dudieva is unable to move under Namajunas control.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva tries to end this with a RNC!
Namajunas manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dudieva tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dudieva is clinching with Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Namajunas has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Lightning fast low kick from Namajunas!
Dudieva blocks that kick with her leg.
Namajunas throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Brilliant combination from Milana Dudieva
Namajunas is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Milana Dudieva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Namajunas is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Dudieva sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dudieva moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas breaths deeply while on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva isolates Rose Namajunas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rose Namajunas manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rose Namajunas looks to counter!
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Dudieva tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Dudieva is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Dudieva controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Namajunas manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Dudieva
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dudieva decides to launch some tentative punches
Namajunas launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dudieva with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Milana Dudieva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rose Namajunas sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas shows great balance while pushing away Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva gets sloppy and Rose Namajunas tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Rose Namajunas
Dudieva is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Milana Dudieva is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Namajunas pulls her arm out of danger.
Namajunas tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Namajunas gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Milana Dudieva! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Milana Dudieva doesn't defend herself!
Dudieva's Nose is beginning to swell
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rose Namajunas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is cooling the fight on the ground
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rose Namajunas
Solid shots!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Milana Dudieva slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Milana Dudieva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Namajunas!
Dudieva stumbles backwards after that one!
Dudieva ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
Namajunas is connecting with a few punches
Namajunas looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Milana Dudieva's punches
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's chin with an uppercut while Dudieva lands some great crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Milana Dudieva attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Milana Dudieva isolates Rose Namajunas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rose Namajunas manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Namajunas is trying to counter now!
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dudieva blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Rose Namajunas put Dudieva in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Milana Dudieva uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva tries to free her leg
Rose Namajunas moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Milana Dudieva attempts a sweep single...
Milana Dudieva catches Rose Namajunas's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Dudieva.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dudieva blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Namajunas's guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She succeeds!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Milana Dudieva
almost hit her as she moves away.
Nice punches from Milana Dudieva.
Namajunas staggers backwards. Dudieva wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas goes with a looping right hand while Milana Dudieva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dudieva seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Dudieva's Nose is beginning to swell
Rose Namajunas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Milana Dudieva! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Good movement from Namajunas
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva works on the ground with her fingers over Namajunas's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Dudieva's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas throws up a triangle attempt!
Milana Dudieva postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rose Namajunas! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rose Namajunas doesn't defend herself!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Milana Dudieva slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Milana Dudieva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dudieva quickly defends.
Good movement from Namajunas
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Namajunas launches a furious low kick!
Dudieva receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Namajunas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Rose Namajunas
connects with Dudieva.
Namajunas jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Rose Namajunas pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dudieva takes a break to breathe while holding Rose Namajunas.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas tries to stomp on Dudieva's feet while in the clinch.
Those hits are more annoying than damaging to Dudieva
The fighters are clinching.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Namajunas's head
Those punches are hitting! Namajunas covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Namajunas is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas pushes away Dudieva trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dudieva doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Rose Namajunas
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Namajunas doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Milana Dudieva pushes Namajunas forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Dudieva doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rose Namajunas embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dudieva who put distance between them
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Milana Dudieva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rose Namajunas fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Dudieva blocks that. It was easy!
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Dudieva tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dudieva is clinching with Namajunas.
The fighters are clinching.
Namajunas takes a break to breathe while holding Milana Dudieva.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rose Namajunas takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice beating Rose Namajunas has received.
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas throws up a triangle attempt!
Milana Dudieva postures up and breaks the triangle.
Namajunas misses a step and Milana Dudieva sees an opportunity to counter her!
Milana Dudieva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Namajunas's face!
Namajunas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dudieva pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rose Namajunas! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rose Namajunas doesn't defend herself!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas sits up and gets an arm around Dudieva's neck!
Dudieva pushes Rose Namajunas back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva fakes some punches
Namajunas ties her up.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dudieva's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) is cheering her!
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Deep breaths from Rose Namajunas who tries a hammer punch to Dudieva's ribs.
That hit Dudieva who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Rose Namajunas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas works on the ground with her fingers over Dudieva's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Rose Namajunas for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Dudieva time to recover. Milana Dudieva seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Dudieva is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Dudieva breaks free.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Rose Namajunas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Namajunas has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Namajunas in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and shows Rose Namajunas a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dudieva's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas tries to better her position on the ground...
Dudieva holds Rose Namajunas's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Milana Dudieva holds Rose Namajunas and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Namajunas struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Dudieva breaks free.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Namajunas struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Milana Dudieva's punches
Namajunas is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dudieva.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Milana Dudieva. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rose Namajunas goes with a looping right hand while Milana Dudieva jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Milana Dudieva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dudieva launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Namajunas's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rose Namajunas
Dudieva ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She is not able to do it
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and shows Rose Namajunas a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dudieva's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Dudieva has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to jump to side mount.
Milana Dudieva closed her guard around Rose Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Namajunas sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Namajunas positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dudieva's being punished here!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dudieva blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva tries to move to full mount
Dudieva's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dudieva struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Dudieva tries to move to full mount
Dudieva's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rose Namajunas, but it's close.
The fight ends in a majority draw between Milana Dudieva and Rose Namajunas.
Statistics: Milana Dudieva
Punches 22/38 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 30/35 (86%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 269,5
Clinch Damage 2,3
Ground Damage 113,43
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 13/29 (45%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 35/49 (71%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 1419,03
Clinch Damage 55,5
Ground Damage 655,9
Time on the ground 903 s
Hmmmmm. A weak start for the judges. A weak start for cardio. An okay fight still though.
Rose Namajunas shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Namajunas wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Dudieva wants nothing of that and pushes Namajunas.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rose Namajunas!
Dudieva ducks under...
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Namajunas Hyper-extended her arm
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to turn in and scramble out. Milana Dudieva timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Rose Namajunas slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
0:59 Round 1 and Namajunas is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Namajunas tries to move to full mount
Namajunas's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas throws a few hammer fists to the face of Milana Dudieva
Blocked by Dudieva.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dudieva is able to break the lock.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Milana Dudieva isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dudieva's guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Namajunas shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dudieva's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Dudieva's eyes...
Dudieva struggles to free herself
Dudieva pushes Rose Namajunas forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Milana Dudieva on the ground
They could take their toll on Namajunas.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dudieva spins out, but Rose Namajunas was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dudieva is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas pushes Milana Dudieva and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dudieva is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Namajunas's side.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas pushes Milana Dudieva against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Namajunas jumps and tries to free her leg! Dudieva doesn't allow this but Rose Namajunas is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva tries to turn in and scramble out. Rose Namajunas timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Milana Dudieva slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Dudieva measures the resilience of Namajunas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Namajunas blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas is in closed guard... Dudieva tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rose Namajunas!
Milana Dudieva is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll to her side and trap Milana Dudieva in her guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dudieva blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Dudieva tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Dudieva is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Dudieva controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Dudieva is unable to move under Namajunas control.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva tries to end this with a RNC!
Namajunas manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Dudieva tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dudieva is clinching with Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Namajunas has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Lightning fast low kick from Namajunas!
Dudieva blocks that kick with her leg.
Namajunas throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Brilliant combination from Milana Dudieva
Namajunas is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Milana Dudieva tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Namajunas is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Dudieva sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dudieva moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas breaths deeply while on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva isolates Rose Namajunas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rose Namajunas manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Rose Namajunas looks to counter!
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Dudieva launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Dudieva tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Dudieva is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Dudieva controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Namajunas manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Dudieva
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Milana Dudieva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dudieva decides to launch some tentative punches
Namajunas launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dudieva with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Milana Dudieva shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rose Namajunas sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas shows great balance while pushing away Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva gets sloppy and Rose Namajunas tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Rose Namajunas
Dudieva is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Milana Dudieva is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Namajunas pulls her arm out of danger.
Namajunas tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Namajunas gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Milana Dudieva! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Milana Dudieva doesn't defend herself!
Dudieva's Nose is beginning to swell
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rose Namajunas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is cooling the fight on the ground
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rose Namajunas
Solid shots!
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Milana Dudieva slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Milana Dudieva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Namajunas!
Dudieva stumbles backwards after that one!
Dudieva ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The two exchange wildly
Namajunas is connecting with a few punches
Namajunas looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Milana Dudieva's punches
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's chin with an uppercut while Dudieva lands some great crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Milana Dudieva attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Milana Dudieva isolates Rose Namajunas's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rose Namajunas manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Milana Dudieva lost her dominant position.
Namajunas is trying to counter now!
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dudieva blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Rose Namajunas put Dudieva in half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Milana Dudieva uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva tries to free her leg
Rose Namajunas moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Milana Dudieva attempts a sweep single...
Milana Dudieva catches Rose Namajunas's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Dudieva.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dudieva blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Namajunas's guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Dudieva
She succeeds!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Milana Dudieva
almost hit her as she moves away.
Nice punches from Milana Dudieva.
Namajunas staggers backwards. Dudieva wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas goes with a looping right hand while Milana Dudieva jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dudieva seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Dudieva's Nose is beginning to swell
Rose Namajunas fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Milana Dudieva! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Good movement from Namajunas
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Dudieva grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Milana Dudieva
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Milana Dudieva tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Dudieva looks to work from half guard.
Milana Dudieva is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva works on the ground with her fingers over Namajunas's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Dudieva's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dudieva tries to cover her face,
Dudieva's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas throws up a triangle attempt!
Milana Dudieva postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rose Namajunas! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rose Namajunas doesn't defend herself!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Milana Dudieva slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Milana Dudieva slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dudieva quickly defends.
Good movement from Namajunas
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Namajunas launches a furious low kick!
Dudieva receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Namajunas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Rose Namajunas
connects with Dudieva.
Namajunas jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Rose Namajunas pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dudieva takes a break to breathe while holding Rose Namajunas.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas tries to stomp on Dudieva's feet while in the clinch.
Those hits are more annoying than damaging to Dudieva
The fighters are clinching.
Dudieva struggles and launches a few punches to Namajunas's head
Those punches are hitting! Namajunas covers her head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Dudieva is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Namajunas is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rose Namajunas pushes away Dudieva trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dudieva doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Rose Namajunas
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Namajunas doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Milana Dudieva embrace and tries to move away...
Milana Dudieva pushes Namajunas forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Dudieva doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rose Namajunas embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dudieva who put distance between them
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Milana Dudieva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rose Namajunas fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Dudieva blocks that. It was easy!
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Milana Dudieva to fight back!
Dudieva tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dudieva is clinching with Namajunas.
The fighters are clinching.
Namajunas takes a break to breathe while holding Milana Dudieva.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rose Namajunas takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice beating Rose Namajunas has received.
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dudieva struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Dudieva is holding Rose Namajunas's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rose Namajunas loses balance and goes to the ground.
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Milana Dudieva in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas throws up a triangle attempt!
Milana Dudieva postures up and breaks the triangle.
Namajunas misses a step and Milana Dudieva sees an opportunity to counter her!
Milana Dudieva fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Namajunas's face!
Namajunas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dudieva pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Milana Dudieva breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Dudieva gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rose Namajunas! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rose Namajunas doesn't defend herself!
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas sits up and gets an arm around Dudieva's neck!
Dudieva pushes Rose Namajunas back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Milana Dudieva fakes some punches
Namajunas ties her up.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dudieva's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Namajunas
Dudieva is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Milana Dudieva uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Milana Dudieva is in closed guard over Namajunas
Dudieva 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) is cheering her!
Milana Dudieva is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Deep breaths from Rose Namajunas who tries a hammer punch to Dudieva's ribs.
That hit Dudieva who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Rose Namajunas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dudieva goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas works on the ground with her fingers over Dudieva's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Rose Namajunas for eye poke.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Dudieva time to recover. Milana Dudieva seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas is holding Milana Dudieva's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Milana Dudieva loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Dudieva is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Dudieva breaks free.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Milana Dudieva attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Rose Namajunas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Namajunas has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Milana Dudieva tries to take advantage...
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Dudieva tries to show some ground skills
Milana Dudieva put Namajunas in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva launches a few punches to Namajunas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Namajunas tries to cover her face,
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Milana Dudieva attempts to move to full guard
Milana Dudieva manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and shows Rose Namajunas a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dudieva's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas tries to better her position on the ground...
Dudieva holds Rose Namajunas's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Milana Dudieva holds Rose Namajunas and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Namajunas struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Dudieva
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Dudieva breaks free.
Dudieva tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Dudieva switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Namajunas struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Namajunas looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Milana Dudieva's punches
Namajunas is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dudieva.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Milana Dudieva. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rose Namajunas goes with a looping right hand while Milana Dudieva jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Milana Dudieva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dudieva launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Namajunas's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rose Namajunas
Dudieva ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She is not able to do it
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Dudieva tries to move on the ground and shows Rose Namajunas a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dudieva's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Dudieva has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Dudieva
Namajunas tries to jump to side mount.
Milana Dudieva closed her guard around Rose Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Namajunas sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Namajunas positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dudieva's being punished here!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Milana Dudieva
Rose Namajunas hooks Dudieva's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Milana Dudieva manages to kick Namajunas away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas measures the resilience of Dudieva's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dudieva's side.
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dudieva blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Milana Dudieva looks to counter!
Dudieva tries to move to full mount
Dudieva's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Milana Dudieva is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dudieva struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dudieva is trying to counter now!
Dudieva tries to move to full mount
Dudieva's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rose Namajunas, but it's close.
The fight ends in a majority draw between Milana Dudieva and Rose Namajunas.
Statistics: Milana Dudieva
Punches 22/38 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 30/35 (86%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 269,5
Clinch Damage 2,3
Ground Damage 113,43
Time on the ground 903 s
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 13/29 (45%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 35/49 (71%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 1419,03
Clinch Damage 55,5
Ground Damage 655,9
Time on the ground 903 s
Hmmmmm. A weak start for the judges. A weak start for cardio. An okay fight still though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!