Post by The Sandmen on Aug 25, 2015 11:19:28 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Marianna Kheyfets looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Michelle Waterson down... The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches...
Michelle Waterson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Kheyfets has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Marianna Kheyfets is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets catches an ankle and The Karate Hottie is tripped to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kheyfets blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open The Karate Hottie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. The Karate Hottie is unable to cover herself now!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Good looking punches from Marianna Kheyfets on the ground
They could take their toll on The Karate Hottie.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets hovers above The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson stops her from throwing strikes.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson sits up and gets an arm around Kheyfets's neck!
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson back to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to breaks Michelle Waterson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kheyfets launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The Karate Hottie's ribs.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Kheyfets.
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Kheyfets ducks under.
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches towards The Karate Hottie's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Michelle Waterson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kheyfets.
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
Great hook by Marianna Kheyfets! Michelle Waterson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kheyfets is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets decides to jump inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Kheyfets's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets 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
Marianna Kheyfets is on her feet again.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kheyfets pulls her arm out of danger.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds The Karate Hottie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Michelle Waterson down... The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Karate Hottie's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets slightly pushes The Karate Hottie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Kheyfets deflects and sidesteps.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie steps forward
Marianna Kheyfets catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The Karate Hottie and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie seems staggered and Marianna Kheyfets runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
Great hook by Marianna Kheyfets! Michelle Waterson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kheyfets is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets steps back and allows The Karate Hottie to get back to her feet.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Kheyfets blocks with confidence
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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High kick from Michelle Waterson!
Kheyfets seems to be done!
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Kheyfets launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson throws up a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets postures up and breaks the triangle.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open The Karate Hottie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. The Karate Hottie is unable to cover herself now!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Marianna Kheyfets's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marianna Kheyfets cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kheyfets is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Kheyfets is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Kheyfets is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
The Karate Hottie hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Michelle Waterson screams in pain and taps! Steve Mazzagatti forces Kheyfets to break the lock.
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:18 Round 3
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/22 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Regardless of the outcome of this fight, I cannot emphasize this enough. KHEYFETS NEEDS TOUGHNESS.
Marianna Kheyfets looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Michelle Waterson down... The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches...
Michelle Waterson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Kheyfets has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Marianna Kheyfets is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets catches an ankle and The Karate Hottie is tripped to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kheyfets blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open The Karate Hottie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. The Karate Hottie is unable to cover herself now!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Good looking punches from Marianna Kheyfets on the ground
They could take their toll on The Karate Hottie.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets hovers above The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson stops her from throwing strikes.
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson sits up and gets an arm around Kheyfets's neck!
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson back to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Kheyfets tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kheyfets is clinching with The Karate Hottie.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to breaks Michelle Waterson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kheyfets launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The Karate Hottie's ribs.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Kheyfets.
Michelle Waterson moves forward and launches a high kick!
Kheyfets ducks under.
Marianna Kheyfets takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches towards The Karate Hottie's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Michelle Waterson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kheyfets.
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
Great hook by Marianna Kheyfets! Michelle Waterson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kheyfets is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets decides to jump inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The Karate Hottie is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Kheyfets's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets 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
Marianna Kheyfets is on her feet again.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kheyfets pulls her arm out of danger.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kheyfets is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds The Karate Hottie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets tries to take Michelle Waterson down... The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Karate Hottie's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets slightly pushes The Karate Hottie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Kheyfets deflects and sidesteps.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie steps forward
Marianna Kheyfets catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Kheyfets studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The Karate Hottie and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie seems staggered and Marianna Kheyfets runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Marianna Kheyfets is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kheyfets showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
Great hook by Marianna Kheyfets! Michelle Waterson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kheyfets is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets steps back and allows The Karate Hottie to get back to her feet.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Kheyfets blocks with confidence
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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High kick from Michelle Waterson!
Kheyfets seems to be done!
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Kheyfets launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson throws up a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets postures up and breaks the triangle.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to open The Karate Hottie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Marianna Kheyfets. The Karate Hottie is unable to cover herself now!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Marianna Kheyfets in closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Marianna Kheyfets tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Marianna Kheyfets's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Marianna Kheyfets cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Kheyfets in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kheyfets is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Marianna Kheyfets goes for an americana!
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Kheyfets is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Karate Hottie breaks free.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Karate Hottie's guard.
The Karate Hottie didn't see that coming. Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Kheyfets is in open guard over The Karate Hottie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Kheyfets is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in The Karate Hottie's eyes...
The Karate Hottie hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
The Karate Hottie struggles to free herself
Michelle Waterson screams in pain and taps! Steve Mazzagatti forces Kheyfets to break the lock.
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:18 Round 3
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/22 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Regardless of the outcome of this fight, I cannot emphasize this enough. KHEYFETS NEEDS TOUGHNESS.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!