Post by The Sandmen on Feb 21, 2016 17:23:50 GMT -5
ManMMA Flyweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Fujii while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Megumi Fujii put her title in contention against Jedrzejczyk.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jedrzejczyk moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Fujii's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight too!
Fujii's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Joanna Jedrzejczyk's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks those punches
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
Jedrzejczyk knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Fujii misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Fujii's ribs
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jedrzejczyk's being punished here!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Joanna Jedrzejczyk and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is cooling the fight on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Megumi Fujii goes for an americana!
Jedrzejczyk breaks free.
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jedrzejczyk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Jedrzejczyk climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Jedrzejczyk launches a kick to Fujii's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joanna Jedrzejczyk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
Jedrzejczyk is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to escape from the full mount...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to pass to mount...
Jedrzejczyk slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Megumi Fujii.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Megumi Fujii fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Megumi Fujii tries to free her leg...
Jedrzejczyk rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Jedrzejczyk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Jedrzejczyk works on the ground with her fingers over Fujii's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Jedrzejczyk's left thigh
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to improve position.
Jedrzejczyk adjusts and closes her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in open guard over Fujii
Jedrzejczyk moves on the ground
Jedrzejczyk cannot take advantage in the ground
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Jedrzejczyk
She succeeds!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fujii covers herself well
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Joanna Jedrzejczyk's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to get a side mount...
Jedrzejczyk wraps her leg around Megumi Fujii leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to close the guard.
Jedrzejczyk put Megumi Fujii in closed guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Megumi Fujii fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to move to full guard
Joanna Jedrzejczyk manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Fujii blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Megumi Fujii can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to turn in and scramble out. Megumi Fujii timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jedrzejczyk blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fujii misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fujii covers herself well
Josh Rosenthal 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Fujii.
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Joanna Jedrzejczyk throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Fujii's chin! That stops Fujii in her tracks!
Fujii's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
A left hook from Jedrzejczyk
grazes the chin of Fujii.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Fujii engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Joanna Jedrzejczyk's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Crushing shot to Jedrzejczyk's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii launches a few punches to Jedrzejczyk's cheek from the guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Fujii's abdomen
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Superb haymaker by Jedrzejczyk
that lands on Fujii's face like a cannon ball!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk moves forward looking for some grappling action
Jedrzejczyk has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Megumi Fujii embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Jedrzejczyk who put distance between them
Joanna Jedrzejczyk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fujii's chin
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Fujii is holding Joanna Jedrzejczyk's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some nice shots from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
that stun Fujii.
Fujii's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Megumi Fujii's Right eye
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Jedrzejczyk followed by a hard jab
Megumi Fujii stumbles back.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has given her back to Joanna Jedrzejczyk who is trying to get one hook in!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to counter!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pushes up and slides Joanna Jedrzejczyk's arm over her chin.
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Fujii misses a step and Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Fujii locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Joanna Jedrzejczyk unil she can pull her arm free! Jedrzejczyk lost her dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Jedrzejczyk waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Joanna Jedrzejczyk is on half guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in half guard over Fujii
Jedrzejczyk tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Jedrzejczyk goes for an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Joanna Jedrzejczyk, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joanna Jedrzejczyk. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jedrzejczyk begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fujii
this is getting worse and worse for Fujii
There is a small laceration on Megumi Fujii's Mouth
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in closed guard over Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to better her position on the ground...
Jedrzejczyk breaks the closed guard of Megumi Fujii and moves to half guard
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Jedrzejczyk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Jedrzejczyk catch Megumi Fujii's left arm and tries a kimura
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Jedrzejczyk is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Megumi Fujii holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Jedrzejczyk is in rear mount over Fujii
Joanna Jedrzejczyk isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Joanna Jedrzejczyk appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Fujii locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Joanna Jedrzejczyk unil she can pull her arm free! Jedrzejczyk lost her dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Fujii is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to move on the ground and shows Joanna Jedrzejczyk a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fujii's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Jedrzejczyk is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk swings...
hard impact to Fujii's face!
There is a small laceration on Megumi Fujii's Right eye
Megumi Fujii seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Megumi Fujii looks rattled! Joanna Jedrzejczyk sees her opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Megumi Fujii is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Fujii's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fujii seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Jedrzejczyk is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Joanna Jedrzejczyk steps back and allows Fujii to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Megumi Fujii is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jedrzejczyk begins to launch a barrage of punches over Fujii
this is getting worse and worse for Fujii
Megumi Fujii's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joanna Jedrzejczyk!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The ref pulls off Joanna Jedrzejczyk! Fujii seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Joanna Jedrzejczyk by TKO (Punch) at 1:16 Round 4
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 666 s
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 34/42 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
Joanna Jedrzejczyk wins the Women's Flyweight title!
Good fight from both. These two are pretty much both the best in the division. Always a pleasure when they fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!