Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2016 7:50:20 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Matsumoto while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Fellice Herrig glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 fight gets underway.
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A left hook from Herrig
grazes the chin of Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fellice Herrig!
Matsumoto ducks under...
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
A punch from Fellice Herrig
whizzes past Matsumoto.
Herrig launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto throws a combo
Herrig punches back but nobody connects.
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
whizzes past Herrig.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto gets a grip on her opponent
and barrels forward, spiking her on her head!
Herrig's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Matsumoto's ribs.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Herrig leans and gets Miku Matsumoto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto works on the ground with her fingers over Herrig's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Herrig decides to launch some tentative punches
Matsumoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herrig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Herrig open guard now
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Fellice Herrig
gets deflected.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Miku Matsumoto tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Fellice Herrig
gets blocked by Matsumoto.
Fellice Herrig and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A right hand from Fellice Herrig
misses its target.
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto is measuring Herrig with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Herrig launches a stiff jab!
Matsumoto ducks that one.
Crisp uppercut by Herrig followed by a hard jab
Miku Matsumoto stumbles back.
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fellice Herrig slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Herrig's eyes...
Fellice Herrig realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto launches a kick
Herrig checks it and keeps distance.
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Herrig is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matsumoto moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Herrig is swinging for the fences!
Matsumoto backpedals and creates space. Fellice Herrig is asking her if she is going to fight!
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Fellice Herrig closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Matsumoto time to recover. Miku Matsumoto seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Herrig jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Fellice Herrig pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto takes a break to breathe while holding Fellice Herrig.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herrig begins to launch a barrage of punches over Matsumoto
this is getting worse and worse for Matsumoto
Fellice Herrig tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering her!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto hooks Herrig's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matsumoto is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Fellice Herrig manages to kick Matsumoto away and scrambles on top!
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Matsumoto
Herrig tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Herrig breaks free.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fellice Herrig is not able to stop Herrig ground skills and Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries a kimura
Herrig breaks the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Stand up! This is what Matsumoto's cornermen are shouting. Fellice Herrig is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to open up Herrig with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Herrig is trying to block them with her hands...
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Deep breaths from Fellice Herrig who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
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 Matsumoto.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto moves forward and holds Herrig
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Matsumoto catches an ankle and Herrig is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Herrig's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Herrig open guard now
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Matsumoto is locking that Americana...
Herrig's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Herrig breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries a kimura
Herrig breaks the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto isolates Fellice Herrig's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fellice Herrig is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto pushes Herrig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Herrig is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Herrig's eyes...
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig 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 Matsumoto's moves.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Matsumoto is locking that armbar...
Herrig struggles to free herself
That armbar looks tight...
Herrig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Herrig holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Herrig's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Herrig tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Fellice Herrig's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Herrig spins out, but Miku Matsumoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Herrig is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fellice Herrig. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
A high kick from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Herrig's head, but she seems okay.
Herrig steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto pushes Fellice Herrig and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Herrig's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig has seen better days.
Herrig is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Herrig.
Herrig swings ineffectively.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Herrig's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Fellice Herrig.
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Round 5
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Herrig avoids a dangerous strike from Matsumoto
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Herrig moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Fellice Herrig attempts to cut off Matsumoto with punches
Matsumoto avoids getting cornered.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Herrig's right cheek.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fellice Herrig postures up and launches another series of punches!
Matsumoto pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Fellice Herrig's offensive.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Herrig trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herrig stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
Herrig's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto throws a flurry of punches at Herrig...
A lot of them are hitting Herrig's face
Herrig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Herrig is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig is moving on the ground...
Matsumoto tries to counter Herrig's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Herrig tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Fellice Herrig efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Miku Matsumoto's lock! This is over! Herrig didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (Americana) at 3:24 Round 5
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 15/56 (27%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Very even fight, then Miku became less tired than Herrig and Felliced her.
Fellice Herrig glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 fight gets underway.
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A left hook from Herrig
grazes the chin of Matsumoto.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fellice Herrig!
Matsumoto ducks under...
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
A punch from Fellice Herrig
whizzes past Matsumoto.
Herrig launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto throws a combo
Herrig punches back but nobody connects.
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
whizzes past Herrig.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto gets a grip on her opponent
and barrels forward, spiking her on her head!
Herrig's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Fellice Herrig's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Matsumoto's ribs.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fellice Herrig gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Herrig leans and gets Miku Matsumoto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto works on the ground with her fingers over Herrig's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Herrig decides to launch some tentative punches
Matsumoto launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herrig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Herrig open guard now
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Herrig.
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Fellice Herrig
gets deflected.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Miku Matsumoto tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Fellice Herrig
gets blocked by Matsumoto.
Fellice Herrig and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A right hand from Fellice Herrig
misses its target.
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto is measuring Herrig with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Herrig launches a stiff jab!
Matsumoto ducks that one.
Crisp uppercut by Herrig followed by a hard jab
Miku Matsumoto stumbles back.
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to turn in and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fellice Herrig slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Herrig's eyes...
Fellice Herrig realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto launches a kick
Herrig checks it and keeps distance.
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Herrig is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Herrig looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matsumoto moves backwards and Fellice Herrig is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Herrig is swinging for the fences!
Matsumoto backpedals and creates space. Fellice Herrig is asking her if she is going to fight!
Matsumoto is holding Fellice Herrig's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Fellice Herrig loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Fellice Herrig closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Matsumoto time to recover. Miku Matsumoto seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Herrig jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Fellice Herrig pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto takes a break to breathe while holding Fellice Herrig.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Herrig begins to launch a barrage of punches over Matsumoto
this is getting worse and worse for Matsumoto
Fellice Herrig tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Fellice Herrig's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering her!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto hooks Herrig's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matsumoto is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Fellice Herrig manages to kick Matsumoto away and scrambles on top!
Fellice Herrig is in open guard over Matsumoto
Herrig tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Herrig is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Herrig breaks free.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fellice Herrig is not able to stop Herrig ground skills and Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries a kimura
Herrig breaks the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Fellice Herrig is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Stand up! This is what Matsumoto's cornermen are shouting. Fellice Herrig is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Herrig is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to open up Herrig with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Herrig is trying to block them with her hands...
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Deep breaths from Fellice Herrig who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
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 Matsumoto.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto moves forward and holds Herrig
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Matsumoto catches an ankle and Herrig is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Herrig's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Fellice Herrig to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Herrig tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Herrig
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Fellice Herrig's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Herrig open guard now
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Matsumoto is locking that Americana...
Herrig's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Herrig breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries a kimura
Herrig breaks the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto isolates Fellice Herrig's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fellice Herrig is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Fellice Herrig manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto pushes Herrig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Herrig is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Herrig's eyes...
Fellice Herrig breaks that americana attempt!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig 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 Matsumoto's moves.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Matsumoto is locking that armbar...
Herrig struggles to free herself
That armbar looks tight...
Herrig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Fellice Herrig's arm and tries an armbar!
Herrig's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Herrig holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Herrig's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Miku Matsumoto.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Fellice Herrig is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Fellice Herrig looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Fellice Herrig is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Herrig tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Fellice Herrig's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Herrig spins out, but Miku Matsumoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Herrig is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fellice Herrig. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
A high kick from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Herrig's head, but she seems okay.
Herrig steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto pushes Fellice Herrig and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Herrig's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fellice Herrig has seen better days.
Herrig is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
Miku Matsumoto paws at Herrig.
Herrig swings ineffectively.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Herrig's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Fellice Herrig.
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Round 5
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Herrig avoids a dangerous strike from Matsumoto
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Herrig is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Fellice Herrig is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Herrig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Fellice Herrig tries to take advantage...
Herrig moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Fellice Herrig attempts to cut off Matsumoto with punches
Matsumoto avoids getting cornered.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Herrig's right cheek.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Fellice Herrig postures up and launches another series of punches!
Matsumoto pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Fellice Herrig's offensive.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Herrig trying to keep the fight at striking range
Herrig stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
Herrig's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Matsumoto and Herrig circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Herrig goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto throws a flurry of punches at Herrig...
A lot of them are hitting Herrig's face
Herrig's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Herrig is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Herrig
Herrig is moving on the ground...
Matsumoto tries to counter Herrig's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Herrig steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Fellice Herrig attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Fellice Herrig
Fellice Herrig is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Herrig tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Herrig misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Fellice Herrig...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Fellice Herrig efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Fellice Herrig
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Fellice Herrig shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Miku Matsumoto's lock! This is over! Herrig didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (Americana) at 3:24 Round 5
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Fellice Herrig
Punches 15/56 (27%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Very even fight, then Miku became less tired than Herrig and Felliced her.