Post by The Sandmen on Jun 4, 2012 15:55:29 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by The Karate Hottie while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Hitomi Akano looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Akano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Hitomi Akano doesn't let Michelle Waterson get in on her legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Akano moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie seems staggered and Hitomi Akano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
Akano deflects it.
Akano moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Akano receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Michelle Waterson to open her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Hitomi Akano gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Hitomi Akano in closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hitomi Akano! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Karate Hottie spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Karate Hottie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Left cheek
Brilliant combination from Hitomi Akano
that forces The Karate Hottie to try and defend better.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
almost hit her as she moves away.
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Akano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano launches a few punches towards The Karate Hottie's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
The Karate Hottie seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Akano blocks Michelle Waterson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Akano blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Akano's knee!
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Karate Hottie jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Michelle Waterson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Hitomi Akano put The Karate Hottie in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Akano put Michelle Waterson in closed guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Michelle Waterson forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hitomi Akano's arm and tries an armbar!
Akano hold her own hand and breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michelle Waterson.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano isolates Michelle Waterson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michelle Waterson is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Akano in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries a kimura
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Akano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie tries to escape from the closed guard
The Karate Hottie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Michelle Waterson slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Michelle Waterson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano hooks The Karate Hottie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michelle Waterson manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano can't prevent her opponent from passing. The Karate Hottie looks to work from half guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michelle Waterson sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Akano 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Akano.
Akano hyper-extended her left leg
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Akano hyper-extended her leg
Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Karate Hottie blocks that. It was easy!
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Akano gets hold of a leg and trips The Karate Hottie to the mat!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson sits up and gets an arm around Akano's neck!
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson back to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has punished Akano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Akano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michelle Waterson rolls over herself and stands up while Hitomi Akano rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Michelle Waterson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Akano and pushes her away!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 4
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The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by The Karate Hottie followed by a hard jab
Hitomi Akano stumbles back.
Good movement from Akano
who is bobbing and weaving.
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Hitomi Akano's leg.
Akano hyper-extended her leg
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Akano stumbles backwards after that one!
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie moves forward and holds Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Michelle Waterson doesn't let Hitomi Akano get in on her legs.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Karate Hottie gets hold of a leg and trips Akano to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano sits up and gets an arm around The Karate Hottie's neck!
The Karate Hottie pushes Hitomi Akano back to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Michelle Waterson slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Michelle Waterson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Loud pop!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hitomi Akano work her BJJ game.
The Karate Hottie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Hitomi Akano has punished The Karate Hottie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie moves forward and holds Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Akano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Akano receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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A punch from Hitomi Akano
gets blocked by The Karate Hottie.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano reels from the strikes.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Several good body shots
land on Akano.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Akano's legs repeatedly.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Akano stumbles backwards after that one!
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
Akano and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Akano's jaw!
Akano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has punished The Karate Hottie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Karate Hottie 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
This was all Waterson, and it’s a damned miracle Akano survived. She fought the entire last round with no health and no stamina. Some crazy heart going on there.
Hitomi Akano looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Akano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Hitomi Akano doesn't let Michelle Waterson get in on her legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Akano moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
The Karate Hottie seems staggered and Hitomi Akano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
Akano deflects it.
Akano moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Akano receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Michelle Waterson to open her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Hitomi Akano gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson tries to close the guard.
The Karate Hottie put Hitomi Akano in closed guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hitomi Akano! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Karate Hottie spins out, but Hitomi Akano was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Karate Hottie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Left cheek
Brilliant combination from Hitomi Akano
that forces The Karate Hottie to try and defend better.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
almost hit her as she moves away.
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Karate Hottie is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries to better her position on the ground...
Akano breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Akano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano launches a few punches towards The Karate Hottie's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
The Karate Hottie seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Akano blocks Michelle Waterson's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Akano blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The Karate Hottie's guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Akano's knee!
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Karate Hottie jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Michelle Waterson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Akano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Michelle Waterson manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Hitomi Akano put The Karate Hottie in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Akano put Michelle Waterson in closed guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Michelle Waterson forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hitomi Akano's arm and tries an armbar!
Akano hold her own hand and breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michelle Waterson.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano isolates Michelle Waterson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michelle Waterson is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Karate Hottie tries to show some ground skills
Michelle Waterson put Akano in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano tries a kimura
The Karate Hottie breaks the lock.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Akano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
The Karate Hottie tries to escape from the closed guard
The Karate Hottie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Michelle Waterson slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Michelle Waterson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Hitomi Akano hooks The Karate Hottie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michelle Waterson manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Akano
Michelle Waterson tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano can't prevent her opponent from passing. The Karate Hottie looks to work from half guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michelle Waterson sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Akano 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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains Akano.
Akano hyper-extended her left leg
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Akano hyper-extended her leg
Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Karate Hottie blocks that. It was easy!
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Akano gets hold of a leg and trips The Karate Hottie to the mat!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
That hit Akano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson sits up and gets an arm around Akano's neck!
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson back to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson has punished Akano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Akano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michelle Waterson rolls over herself and stands up while Hitomi Akano rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Hitomi Akano. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Michelle Waterson is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Akano and pushes her away!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 4
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The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by The Karate Hottie followed by a hard jab
Hitomi Akano stumbles back.
Good movement from Akano
who is bobbing and weaving.
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Hitomi Akano's leg.
Akano hyper-extended her leg
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Akano stumbles backwards after that one!
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Good movement from The Karate Hottie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie moves forward and holds Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Michelle Waterson doesn't let Hitomi Akano get in on her legs.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
The Karate Hottie gets hold of a leg and trips Akano to the mat!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Karate Hottie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano sits up and gets an arm around The Karate Hottie's neck!
The Karate Hottie pushes Hitomi Akano back to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Michelle Waterson slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Michelle Waterson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Loud pop!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hitomi Akano work her BJJ game.
The Karate Hottie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Hitomi Akano has punished The Karate Hottie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Karate Hottie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Karate Hottie moves forward and holds Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Akano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Akano receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Akano seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Akano is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano ribs hard
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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A punch from Hitomi Akano
gets blocked by The Karate Hottie.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! Akano has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano reels from the strikes.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Akano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Several good body shots
land on Akano.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Akano's legs repeatedly.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Akano stumbles backwards after that one!
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Akano
and counters with a solid straight!
Akano and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Akano's jaw!
Akano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Akano pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has punished The Karate Hottie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The Karate Hottie 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 7/23 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
This was all Waterson, and it’s a damned miracle Akano survived. She fought the entire last round with no health and no stamina. Some crazy heart going on there.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!