Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2012 16:11:14 GMT -5
Hitomi Akano is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Ferocious staredown by The Vale Tudo Queen while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano sits over her knees and pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen's leg!
Hitomi Akano is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Akano decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen did not see that coming! Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen now.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her left leg
Akano is locking that leglock...
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 steps backwards away from Yuka Tsuji. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs hard
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Akano spins out, but Yuka Tsuji was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Akano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Vale Tudo Queen is clinching with Akano.
The fighters are clinching.
Yuka Tsuji pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Yuka Tsuji
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Vale Tudo Queen stumbles backwards and Hitomi Akano circles to get the center of the cage
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward and holds Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano launches a few hard punches to Yuka Tsuji's ribs!
Yuka Tsuji's ribs shows the damage! Hitomi Akano is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to take Yuka Tsuji to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Vale Tudo Queen is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Akano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Hitomi Akano.
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Round 2
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
Akano measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's chin with an uppercut while The Vale Tudo Queen lands some great crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Yuka Tsuji pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Yuka Tsuji launches a knee towards Hitomi Akano's right tight
That knee found her way.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Yuka Tsuji embrace and tries to move away...
Yuka Tsuji pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji gets control of Hitomi Akano's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Hitomi Akano shakes her off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vale Tudo Queen takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to show some ground skills
Yuka Tsuji put Akano in half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to show some ground skills
Yuka Tsuji put Akano in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yuka Tsuji is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Yuka Tsuji tries to take advantage...
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen cannot take advantage in the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Deep breaths from Hitomi Akano who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Akano sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hitomi Akano slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Hitomi Akano regains full guard.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Middle kick from Akano.
The kick just misses.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Yuka Tsuji tries to take advantage...
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Akano put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Terrible one sided match... The Vale Tudo Queen was not ready to fight a fighter of Hitomi Akano caliber.
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Hitomi Akano takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Yuka Tsuji spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Yuka Tsuji. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Vale Tudo Queen stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Yuka Tsuji lost her dominant position.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's moves.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yuka Tsuji throws a flurry of punches at Akano...
A lot of them are hitting Akano's face
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
Yuka Tsuji shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
both fighters are clinching, Yuka Tsuji react first trying to hit Akano with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Akano to the mat
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks that. It was easy!
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to counter now!
Yuka Tsuji leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen grapple with Hitomi Akano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hitomi Akano falls hard on the mat with Yuka Tsuji on top of her
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yuka Tsuji is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Nice move by The Vale Tudo Queen who clinches and pushes Akano against the cage
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yuka Tsuji is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen catches an ankle and Akano is tripped to the mat!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Yuka Tsuji lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's moves.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Yuka Tsuji is unable to take her down
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Akano.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's right cheek.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and pushes away Yuka Tsuji, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Yuka Tsuji is unable to take her down
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano circles out and slips free of Yuka Tsuji's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Akano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground
Hitomi Akano moves to side mount
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Hitomi Akano by Unanimous decision
Winner is Hitomi Akano
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/8 (25%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 732 s
Google “stalemate” and you will see this fight. I don’t even know how judges came to a decision, as neither fighter was able to do ANYTHING. This was just fucking boring to watch for 5 rounds. These ladies better shape up or get back into the damned shadows, cause fuck. Brutal.
Ferocious staredown by The Vale Tudo Queen while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Akano sits over her knees and pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen's leg!
Hitomi Akano is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Akano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Akano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Akano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Hitomi Akano realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Akano decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside The Vale Tudo Queen's guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen did not see that coming! Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen now.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen hyper-extended her left leg
Akano is locking that leglock...
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Akano's side.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 steps backwards away from Yuka Tsuji. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano tries a hook to the body
and hits The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs hard
Crushing shot to The Vale Tudo Queen's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Akano spins out, but Yuka Tsuji was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Akano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Vale Tudo Queen is clinching with Akano.
The fighters are clinching.
Yuka Tsuji pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Yuka Tsuji
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano pushes away The Vale Tudo Queen trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Vale Tudo Queen stumbles backwards and Hitomi Akano circles to get the center of the cage
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward and holds Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano launches a few hard punches to Yuka Tsuji's ribs!
Yuka Tsuji's ribs shows the damage! Hitomi Akano is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano tries to take Yuka Tsuji to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Vale Tudo Queen is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Akano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Hitomi Akano.
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Round 2
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
Akano measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's chin with an uppercut while The Vale Tudo Queen lands some great crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Yuka Tsuji pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Yuka Tsuji launches a knee towards Hitomi Akano's right tight
That knee found her way.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Yuka Tsuji embrace and tries to move away...
Yuka Tsuji pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji gets control of Hitomi Akano's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Hitomi Akano shakes her off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vale Tudo Queen takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Akano and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Akano is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to show some ground skills
Yuka Tsuji put Akano in half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to show some ground skills
Yuka Tsuji put Akano in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Yuka Tsuji is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen pushes Hitomi Akano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles on the ground and tries to break Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji is in Akano open guard now
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Yuka Tsuji tries to take advantage...
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen cannot take advantage in the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Deep breaths from Hitomi Akano who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
That hit The Vale Tudo Queen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Akano's guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Akano sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hitomi Akano slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Hitomi Akano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Mario Yamasaki 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 John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Yuka Tsuji to fight back!
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Hitomi Akano regains full guard.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Middle kick from Akano.
The kick just misses.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Yuka Tsuji sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Yuka Tsuji tries to take advantage...
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Akano put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Terrible one sided match... The Vale Tudo Queen was not ready to fight a fighter of Hitomi Akano caliber.
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Hitomi Akano takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Yuka Tsuji spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Yuka Tsuji. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Vale Tudo Queen stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Akano goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Yuka Tsuji lost her dominant position.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's moves.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yuka Tsuji throws a flurry of punches at Akano...
A lot of them are hitting Akano's face
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves forward looking for some action
Yuka Tsuji shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
both fighters are clinching, Yuka Tsuji react first trying to hit Akano with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Akano to the mat
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
The Vale Tudo Queen steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Hitomi Akano is on her feet again.
Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks that. It was easy!
The Vale Tudo Queen is trying to counter now!
Yuka Tsuji leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen grapple with Hitomi Akano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Hitomi Akano falls hard on the mat with Yuka Tsuji on top of her
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Vale Tudo Queen pulls her arm out of danger.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to turn away and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Hitomi Akano spins out and gets back to her feet.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yuka Tsuji is on her feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Akano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries an armbar from the bottom!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano tries to escape from closed guard...
Akano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
Akano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Nice move by The Vale Tudo Queen who clinches and pushes Akano against the cage
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Vale Tudo Queen is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Yuka Tsuji is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen catches an ankle and Akano is tripped to the mat!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Hitomi Akano to open her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
The Vale Tudo Queen jumps and tries to free her leg! Akano doesn't allow this but Yuka Tsuji is able to get half guard here.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Hitomi Akano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Yuka Tsuji lost her dominant position.
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano 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 The Vale Tudo Queen's moves.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Akano
Yuka Tsuji isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Yuka Tsuji is unable to take her down
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Yuka Tsuji's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Akano.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's right cheek.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano is trying to counter now!
Hitomi Akano looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Hitomi Akano forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Akano blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Hitomi Akano hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Akano away and scrambles on top!
Akano misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yuka Tsuji attempts to move to full guard
Yuka Tsuji manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and pushes away Yuka Tsuji, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Akano moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Yuka Tsuji
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Akano struggles... Yuka Tsuji is unable to take her down
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
A punch from Hitomi Akano
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano circles out and slips free of Yuka Tsuji's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Vale Tudo Queen is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Akano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Akano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Akano moves on the ground
Hitomi Akano moves to side mount
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Hitomi Akano isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hitomi Akano lost her dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Hitomi Akano by Unanimous decision
Winner is Hitomi Akano
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/8 (25%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 732 s
Google “stalemate” and you will see this fight. I don’t even know how judges came to a decision, as neither fighter was able to do ANYTHING. This was just fucking boring to watch for 5 rounds. These ladies better shape up or get back into the damned shadows, cause fuck. Brutal.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!