Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2016 9:29:08 GMT -5
Yuka Tsuji shifts back and forth nervously.
Mizuki Inoue 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 Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Inoue move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Vale Tudo Queen has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mizuki Inoue slightly pushes The Vale Tudo Queen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mizuki Inoue 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
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue 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.
Back to the beginning! Yuka Tsuji is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Inoue is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Mizuki Inoue is taking the best of the fight.
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Inoue climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue tries to escape from closed guard...
Inoue struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to free her leg
Mizuki Inoue uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Inoue
She succeeds!
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Mizuki Inoue slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Mizuki Inoue slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Inoue goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Mizuki Inoue to fight back!
Inoue reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Inoue throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mizuki Inoue!
The Vale Tudo Queen ducks under...
Inoue misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Inoue won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Vale Tudo Queen's side.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Inoue's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mizuki Inoue looks to counter!
Inoue 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!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Mizuki Inoue to her stomach and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue is cooling the fight on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Inoue away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji pushes Inoue's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Inoue rolls and she's now on half guard over Yuka Tsuji. Nice reversal.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue 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.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Inoue who is in full mount! The Vale Tudo Queen is in trouble now!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Inoue's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to close the guard.
Inoue put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji hovers above Inoue
Mizuki Inoue stops her from throwing strikes.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Mizuki Inoue is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Yuka Tsuji's arm and tries an armbar!
The Vale Tudo Queen hold her own hand and breaks Inoue's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Mizuki Inoue.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Yuka Tsuji hooks Inoue's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mizuki Inoue manages to kick The Vale Tudo Queen away and scrambles on top!
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Inoue struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Yuji Shimada 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.
Inoue fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Inoue
She is not able to do it
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
Mizuki Inoue postures up and breaks the triangle.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Inoue moves on the ground
Mizuki Inoue moves to side mount
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue goes for an americana!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks free.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Mizuki Inoue 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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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The Vale Tudo Queen tries to grapple
She puts Inoue in a double underhook!
Mizuki Inoue 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 fighters are clinching.
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Yuka Tsuji is on her back after that attempt
Inoue is standing while The Vale Tudo Queen is on the ground on her back
Yuka Tsuji 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 Inoue's moves.
Inoue is standing while The Vale Tudo Queen is on the ground on her back
Inoue cartwheels towards The Vale Tudo Queen!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Yuka Tsuji.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Mizuki Inoue lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Vale Tudo Queen's side.
The Vale Tudo Queen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji launches a few punches to Inoue
Inoue holds Yuka Tsuji's arms and blocks the punches!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue goes for an armbar!
Inoue is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Mizuki Inoue, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Vale Tudo Queen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Mizuki Inoue slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries to better her position on the ground...
Inoue is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries to better her position on the ground...
Inoue is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue rolls her over and takes her back!
Inoue is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue tries to end this with a RNC!
The Vale Tudo Queen manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Inoue is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to The Vale Tudo Queen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Vale Tudo Queen tries to cover her face,
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to close the guard.
Inoue put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue throws up a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji postures up and breaks the triangle.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Yuka Tsuji efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Yuka Tsuji shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Yuka Tsuji breaks that americana attempt!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue goes for an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Mizuki Inoue, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue was tooling Yuka Tsuji for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yuka Tsuji lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mizuki Inoue looks to pass to mount...
Inoue slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yuka Tsuji.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue sits high on Yuka Tsuji's chest and pulls her leg underneath The Vale Tudo Queen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to free herself
That Triangle from Mount from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll out. She's too quick for Mizuki Inoue and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Inoue and it cost her top position.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to stand up!
Inoue doesn't allow her!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to launch a few punches to Mizuki Inoue
Inoue is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yuka Tsuji's punches.
Yuji Shimada 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 4
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Mizuki Inoue attempts a sweep single...
Mizuki Inoue catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Inoue.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji sits up and gets an arm around Inoue's neck!
Inoue pushes Yuka Tsuji back to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Mizuki Inoue forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
Inoue is locking that Kneebar...
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Inoue tries to escape from the closed guard
Inoue succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji can't prevent her opponent from passing. Inoue looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Mizuki Inoue manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Mizuki Inoue slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Yuka Tsuji efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Yuka Tsuji's arm and tries an armbar!
Inoue is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
That Armbar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
The Vale Tudo Queen holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks The Vale Tudo Queen's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Mizuki Inoue.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mizuki Inoue rolls over herself and stands up while Yuka Tsuji rolls on her back.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Inoue wants nothing of that and pushes The Vale Tudo Queen.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Mizuki Inoue sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Mizuki Inoue
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
Brilliant combination from Mizuki Inoue
that forces The Vale Tudo Queen to try and defend better.
The Vale Tudo Queen's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yuka Tsuji's Mouth
The Vale Tudo Queen and Inoue circle around the center of the cage.
Inoue decides to launch some tentative punches
Mizuki Inoue takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mizuki Inoue takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Inoue pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Inoue studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen goes down.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
Inoue is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Yuka Tsuji screams in pain and taps! Yuji Shimada forces Inoue to break the lock.
Winner is Mizuki Inoue by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:18 Round 4
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 851 s
Statistics: Mizuki Inoue
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 841 s
Mizuki Inoue 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 Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Inoue move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yuka Tsuji jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Vale Tudo Queen has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mizuki Inoue slightly pushes The Vale Tudo Queen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mizuki Inoue 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
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue 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.
Back to the beginning! Yuka Tsuji is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The Vale Tudo Queen is standing while Inoue is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Mizuki Inoue is taking the best of the fight.
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Inoue climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue tries to escape from closed guard...
Inoue struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to free her leg
Mizuki Inoue uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Vale Tudo Queen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Yuka Tsuji takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Inoue
She succeeds!
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen attempts a triangle from bottom! Mizuki Inoue slips out. The Vale Tudo Queen quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Mizuki Inoue slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Inoue goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Mizuki Inoue to fight back!
Inoue reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Inoue throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mizuki Inoue!
The Vale Tudo Queen ducks under...
Inoue misses a step and Yuka Tsuji sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Inoue won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue is looking to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Yuka Tsuji has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Vale Tudo Queen's side.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Inoue's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mizuki Inoue looks to counter!
Inoue 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!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in open guard over Inoue... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Inoue rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Mizuki Inoue to her stomach and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue is cooling the fight on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue hooks The Vale Tudo Queen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Yuka Tsuji manages to kick Inoue away and scrambles on top!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji pushes Inoue's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Inoue rolls and she's now on half guard over Yuka Tsuji. Nice reversal.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue 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.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue pushes The Vale Tudo Queen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Inoue who is in full mount! The Vale Tudo Queen is in trouble now!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Inoue's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to close the guard.
Inoue put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji hovers above Inoue
Mizuki Inoue stops her from throwing strikes.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Mizuki Inoue is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Yuka Tsuji's arm and tries an armbar!
The Vale Tudo Queen hold her own hand and breaks Inoue's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Mizuki Inoue.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Yuka Tsuji hooks Inoue's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mizuki Inoue manages to kick The Vale Tudo Queen away and scrambles on top!
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Inoue struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Yuji Shimada 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.
Inoue fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yuka Tsuji didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Inoue
She is not able to do it
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji throws up a triangle attempt!
Mizuki Inoue postures up and breaks the triangle.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Inoue moves on the ground
Mizuki Inoue moves to side mount
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue goes for an americana!
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks free.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to turn away and scramble out. Mizuki Inoue 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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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The Vale Tudo Queen tries to grapple
She puts Inoue in a double underhook!
Mizuki Inoue 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 fighters are clinching.
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Yuka Tsuji is on her back after that attempt
Inoue is standing while The Vale Tudo Queen is on the ground on her back
Yuka Tsuji 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 Inoue's moves.
Inoue is standing while The Vale Tudo Queen is on the ground on her back
Inoue cartwheels towards The Vale Tudo Queen!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Yuka Tsuji.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue isolates Yuka Tsuji's right arm looking for an armbar...
Yuka Tsuji manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Mizuki Inoue lost her dominant position.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Inoue
Inoue tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Inoue measures the resilience of The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Vale Tudo Queen's side.
The Vale Tudo Queen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji launches a few punches to Inoue
Inoue holds Yuka Tsuji's arms and blocks the punches!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue goes for an armbar!
Inoue is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Mizuki Inoue, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Vale Tudo Queen's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries a kimura
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Mizuki Inoue slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries to better her position on the ground...
Inoue is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue tries to better her position on the ground...
Inoue is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Mizuki Inoue in her guard...
Mizuki Inoue rolls her over and takes her back!
Inoue is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue tries to end this with a RNC!
The Vale Tudo Queen manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Inoue is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to The Vale Tudo Queen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Vale Tudo Queen tries to cover her face,
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to close the guard.
Inoue put Yuka Tsuji in closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
Mizuki Inoue throws up a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji postures up and breaks the triangle.
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Inoue tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Yuka Tsuji efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Yuka Tsuji shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Yuka Tsuji breaks that americana attempt!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue goes for an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock and pushes away Mizuki Inoue, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Inoue is holding Yuka Tsuji's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue was tooling Yuka Tsuji for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Yuka Tsuji lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mizuki Inoue looks to pass to mount...
Inoue slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yuka Tsuji.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue sits high on Yuka Tsuji's chest and pulls her leg underneath The Vale Tudo Queen's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to free herself
That Triangle from Mount from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Vale Tudo Queen's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll out. She's too quick for Mizuki Inoue and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Inoue and it cost her top position.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Yuka Tsuji passes momentarily but Mizuki Inoue regains full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to stand up!
Inoue doesn't allow her!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to launch a few punches to Mizuki Inoue
Inoue is able to achieve closed guard and counter Yuka Tsuji's punches.
Yuji Shimada 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 4
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Mizuki Inoue attempts a sweep single...
Mizuki Inoue catches Yuka Tsuji's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Inoue.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Yuka Tsuji sits up and gets an arm around Inoue's neck!
Inoue pushes Yuka Tsuji back to the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue looks to posture up and open Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Mizuki Inoue forces Yuka Tsuji to open her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
Inoue is locking that Kneebar...
The Vale Tudo Queen rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. 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.
Mizuki Inoue shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Yuka Tsuji is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Inoue into her guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Inoue tries to escape from the closed guard
Inoue succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji can't prevent her opponent from passing. Inoue looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Yuka Tsuji's guard...
Mizuki Inoue manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Yuka Tsuji
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Yuka Tsuji...
Mizuki Inoue slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Yuka Tsuji efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Inoue fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Yuka Tsuji's arm and tries an armbar!
Inoue is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
That Armbar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
The Vale Tudo Queen holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks The Vale Tudo Queen's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Mizuki Inoue.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Mizuki Inoue manages to switch to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Inoue
The Vale Tudo Queen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mizuki Inoue rolls over herself and stands up while Yuka Tsuji rolls on her back.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Vale Tudo Queen wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Inoue wants nothing of that and pushes The Vale Tudo Queen.
The Vale Tudo Queen misses a step and Mizuki Inoue sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Mizuki Inoue
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
Brilliant combination from Mizuki Inoue
that forces The Vale Tudo Queen to try and defend better.
The Vale Tudo Queen's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yuka Tsuji's Mouth
The Vale Tudo Queen and Inoue circle around the center of the cage.
Inoue decides to launch some tentative punches
Mizuki Inoue takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mizuki Inoue takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Inoue pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Inoue studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen goes down.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Inoue is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
Inoue is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Mizuki Inoue appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Vale Tudo Queen's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Yuka Tsuji screams in pain and taps! Yuji Shimada forces Inoue to break the lock.
Winner is Mizuki Inoue by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:18 Round 4
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 851 s
Statistics: Mizuki Inoue
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 841 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!