Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2017 8:42:09 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Moroz while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Miku Matsumoto doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Moroz moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Moroz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Moroz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Moroz stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto circles to get the center of the cage
Solid shot from Maryna Moroz to the body.
Matsumoto blocks in time.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maryna Moroz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Moroz quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Moroz's guard.
Moroz didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
1:57 Round 1 and Moroz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Moroz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! She is reversed and nor Maryna Moroz is on half guard!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Moroz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz pushes Matsumoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Matsumoto rolls and she's now on half guard over Maryna Moroz. Nice reversal.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Moroz rolls and she's now on half guard over Miku Matsumoto. Nice reversal.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Moroz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Moroz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Moroz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid jabs from Maryna Moroz.
Matsumoto defends.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Moroz goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Moroz is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
Moroz adjusts and closes her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Miku Matsumoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Matsumoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Moroz's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that hits its mark.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Moroz is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz goes for an americana!
Matsumoto breaks free.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Miku Matsumoto put Moroz in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maryna Moroz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz cartwheels towards Matsumoto!
Matsumoto fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz hooks Matsumoto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Moroz away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Moroz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
Moroz slips out of danger.
Maryna Moroz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto won't budge, forcing Moroz to pull guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miku Matsumoto cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto isolates Maryna Moroz's left arm looking for an armbar...
Maryna Moroz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz has seen better days.
Maryna Moroz tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Moroz tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Maryna Moroz slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Maryna Moroz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz opts to jump inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto fights back with her feet, forcing Moroz to try something else.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Miku Matsumoto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Moroz is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Maryna Moroz
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Moroz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Moroz and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Maryna Moroz pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Maryna Moroz
The fighters are clinching.
Moroz and Miku Matsumoto are cliched up against the cage. Moroz hammers Matsumoto face and hooks Matsumoto leg
Matsumoto stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Maryna Moroz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Moroz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
A punch from Maryna Moroz
gets blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Moroz's right cheek.
Matsumoto is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Moroz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Deep breaths from Maryna Moroz who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz down and prevents her attempts to escape
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll on the ground...
Matsumoto knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maryna Moroz!
Matsumoto ducks under...
Low kick by Maryna Moroz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Matsumoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Miku Matsumoto circles around Moroz
Matsumoto moves backwards and Maryna Moroz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto is measuring Moroz with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Matsumoto and Moroz circle around the center of the cage.
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Maryna Moroz
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Miku Matsumoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
Matsumoto is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Moroz is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Moroz breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto jabs at Moroz
hitting her chest.
Moroz is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Moroz misses with a low kick.
Nice low kick from Moroz
but Miku Matsumoto stops it.
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto grabs Moroz
Maryna Moroz gets thrown to the mat.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Maryna Moroz closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto isolates Maryna Moroz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Maryna Moroz is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Maryna Moroz spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Maryna Moroz.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maryna Moroz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Matsumoto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Matsumoto
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Matsumoto moves backwards and Maryna Moroz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maryna Moroz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Matsumoto
Matsumoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Maryna Moroz closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Moroz's ribs.
Moroz is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Moroz's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto tries to open up Moroz with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Moroz is trying to block them with her hands...
Moroz has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls her over and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Moroz
Matsumoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miku Matsumoto isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Moroz locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Miku Matsumoto unil she can pull her arm free! Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz has Matsumoto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Matsumoto is unable to move under Moroz control.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Maryna Moroz 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.
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Moroz and pushes her away!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Moroz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz back to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Maryna Moroz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Matsumoto secures the lock while Maryna Moroz refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (Armbar) at 3:48 Round 5
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 2/15 (13%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/11 (18%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Lots of shut-down happened here, much to the chagrin of people who like good fights.
Miku Matsumoto doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Moroz moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Moroz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Moroz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Moroz stumbles backwards and Miku Matsumoto circles to get the center of the cage
Solid shot from Maryna Moroz to the body.
Matsumoto blocks in time.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maryna Moroz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Moroz attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Moroz quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Moroz's guard.
Moroz didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
1:57 Round 1 and Moroz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Maryna Moroz's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Moroz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! She is reversed and nor Maryna Moroz is on half guard!
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Moroz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Maryna Moroz pushes Matsumoto's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Matsumoto rolls and she's now on half guard over Maryna Moroz. Nice reversal.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Moroz rolls and she's now on half guard over Miku Matsumoto. Nice reversal.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Moroz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Moroz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Moroz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid jabs from Maryna Moroz.
Matsumoto defends.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Moroz goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Maryna Moroz tries to take advantage...
Moroz tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Moroz is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to improve position.
Moroz adjusts and closes her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Maryna Moroz holds Miku Matsumoto and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Matsumoto blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Miku Matsumoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Matsumoto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Moroz's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Moroz's torso
that hits its mark.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Moroz is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz goes for an americana!
Matsumoto breaks free.
Maryna Moroz is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Miku Matsumoto put Moroz in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Maryna Moroz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maryna Moroz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz cartwheels towards Matsumoto!
Matsumoto fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Maryna Moroz is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz hooks Matsumoto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Moroz away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Moroz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Moroz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Matsumoto is smart enough to block that one.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
Moroz slips out of danger.
Maryna Moroz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Maryna Moroz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto won't budge, forcing Moroz to pull guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Maryna Moroz's guard...
Moroz doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miku Matsumoto cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto isolates Maryna Moroz's left arm looking for an armbar...
Maryna Moroz manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Moroz
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Moroz grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maryna Moroz has seen better days.
Maryna Moroz tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Maryna Moroz is in open guard over Matsumoto
Moroz tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Maryna Moroz is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Maryna Moroz slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Maryna Moroz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Moroz is trying to counter now!
Moroz opts to jump inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto fights back with her feet, forcing Moroz to try something else.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Miku Matsumoto has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Maryna Moroz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Moroz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Maryna Moroz attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Maryna Moroz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Moroz is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Maryna Moroz
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Matsumoto launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Moroz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Moroz and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Maryna Moroz pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Maryna Moroz
The fighters are clinching.
Moroz and Miku Matsumoto are cliched up against the cage. Moroz hammers Matsumoto face and hooks Matsumoto leg
Matsumoto stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Maryna Moroz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Moroz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
A punch from Maryna Moroz
gets blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A punch from Miku Matsumoto
grazes Moroz's right cheek.
Matsumoto is holding Maryna Moroz's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Moroz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Deep breaths from Maryna Moroz who tries a hammer punch to Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks those punches
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Miku Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz down and prevents her attempts to escape
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll on the ground...
Matsumoto knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maryna Moroz!
Matsumoto ducks under...
Low kick by Maryna Moroz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Moroz misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Matsumoto
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Miku Matsumoto circles around Moroz
Matsumoto moves backwards and Maryna Moroz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto is measuring Moroz with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Matsumoto and Moroz circle around the center of the cage.
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Miku Matsumoto, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Maryna Moroz
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Miku Matsumoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
Matsumoto is holding Maryna Moroz's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Maryna Moroz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Maryna Moroz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Moroz launches a few weak punches
Matsumoto blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Miku Matsumoto pushes Moroz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Matsumoto who is in full mount! Moroz is in trouble now!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Moroz steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Moroz breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto jabs at Moroz
hitting her chest.
Moroz is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Every time Miku Matsumoto attempts to get inside
Moroz misses with a low kick.
Nice low kick from Moroz
but Miku Matsumoto stops it.
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto grabs Moroz
Maryna Moroz gets thrown to the mat.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Maryna Moroz closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto isolates Maryna Moroz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Maryna Moroz is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Maryna Moroz spins out and gets back to her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Maryna Moroz.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Maryna Moroz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Matsumoto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Moroz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Matsumoto
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Matsumoto moves backwards and Maryna Moroz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maryna Moroz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Matsumoto
Matsumoto wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Maryna Moroz closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Moroz's ribs.
Moroz is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Crushing shot to Moroz's body! She's holding her side
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto tries to open up Moroz with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Moroz is trying to block them with her hands...
Moroz has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Nice beating Miku Matsumoto has received.
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls her over and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Moroz
Matsumoto steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Miku Matsumoto isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Moroz locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Miku Matsumoto unil she can pull her arm free! Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Maryna Moroz looks to counter!
Moroz has Matsumoto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Matsumoto is unable to move under Moroz control.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Moroz
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Moroz's guard.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Maryna Moroz's guard...
Miku Matsumoto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Moroz works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz tries to turn away and scramble out. Miku Matsumoto takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Maryna Moroz 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.
Maryna Moroz fakes a punch and launches herself over Matsumoto!
Miku Matsumoto is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Moroz and pushes her away!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Moroz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
Maryna Moroz sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Maryna Moroz back to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Moroz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Matsumoto's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Moroz
Maryna Moroz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
Maryna Moroz gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Maryna Moroz attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Maryna Moroz
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Maryna Moroz...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Maryna Moroz
Matsumoto fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Maryna Moroz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Miku Matsumoto appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Matsumoto secures the lock while Maryna Moroz refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Miku Matsumoto by Submission (Armbar) at 3:48 Round 5
Statistics: Maryna Moroz
Punches 2/15 (13%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/11 (18%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Lots of shut-down happened here, much to the chagrin of people who like good fights.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!