Post by The Sandman on Apr 14, 2022 12:01:48 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Joanne Calderwood chants all around the place!
Yuka Tsuji looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Ferocious staredown by Calderwood while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Yuka Tsuji today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Calderwood and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Vale Tudo Queen.
Solid shot from Yuka Tsuji to the body.
Calderwood didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood fires an unorthodox punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's torso
that hits its mark.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Joanne Calderwood slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Yuka Tsuji doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
The Vale Tudo Queen ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to pass to mount...
Calderwood creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
The Vale Tudo Queen uses her strength to keep The Vale Tudo Queen at a disadvantage
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Joanne Calderwood takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground
Yuka Tsuji moves to side mount
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls her over and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Vale Tudo Queen, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Yuka Tsuji
tags Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood tries a hook to the body
but The Vale Tudo Queen manages to dodge it
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Vale Tudo Queen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Calderwood's chin with an uppercut while Calderwood lands some great crosses.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Yuka Tsuji moves aside looking for a counter...
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Vale Tudo Queen's left thigh
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Yuka Tsuji moves aside looking for a counter...
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Vale Tudo Queen stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Calderwood quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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.
Calderwood is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji shows great balance while pushing away Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood works on the ground with her fingers over The Vale Tudo Queen's face
The Vale Tudo Queen shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks them effectively.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from the full mount...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks that. It was easy!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Crushing shot to Calderwood's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji blocks
Yuka Tsuji closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Joanne Calderwood to her stomach and takes her back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Calderwood
Calderwood breaths deeply while on the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji slides her arm under Joanne Calderwood's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joanne Calderwood pulls down on Yuka Tsuji's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Yuka Tsuji attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Vale Tudo Queen.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Joanne Calderwood to open her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for an armbar!
Joanne Calderwood breaks the lock and pushes away Yuka Tsuji, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Calderwood Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Yuka Tsuji.
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Round 4
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Calderwood moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
Calderwood is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Vale Tudo Queen manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Calderwood
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Joanne Calderwood
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Yuka Tsuji has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Joanne Calderwood.
Yuka Tsuji defends with ease.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Calderwood!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks with confidence
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve position.
Calderwood adjusts and closes her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to turn in and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joanne Calderwood slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood tries to open up The Vale Tudo Queen with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks a few elbows and now Joanne Calderwood will have to look for another option here.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't want to free her opponent and Calderwood continues in closed guard
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Calderwood pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood has punished The Vale Tudo Queen very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Yuka Tsuji goes for an americana!
Calderwood breaks free.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Calderwood is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Calderwood struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji goes for an americana!
Calderwood breaks free.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Vale Tudo Queen.
Winner is Yuka Tsuji by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 15/16 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Stamina fight, leads to no stamina, leads to no results, and everyone is unhappy!
Yuka Tsuji looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Ferocious staredown by Calderwood while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Yuka Tsuji today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Calderwood and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Vale Tudo Queen.
Solid shot from Yuka Tsuji to the body.
Calderwood didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood fires an unorthodox punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's torso
that hits its mark.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She is not able to do it
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Joanne Calderwood slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Yuka Tsuji cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Yuka Tsuji doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
The Vale Tudo Queen ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is taking this opportunity to rest.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to pass to mount...
Calderwood creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to show some ground skills
The Vale Tudo Queen uses her strength to keep The Vale Tudo Queen at a disadvantage
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Joanne Calderwood takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen moves on the ground
Yuka Tsuji moves to side mount
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls her over and takes her back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Vale Tudo Queen, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Yuka Tsuji
tags Calderwood.
Joanne Calderwood tries a hook to the body
but The Vale Tudo Queen manages to dodge it
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood and The Vale Tudo Queen circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The Vale Tudo Queen moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Vale Tudo Queen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
The Vale Tudo Queen measures the resilience of Calderwood's chin with an uppercut while Calderwood lands some great crosses.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Yuka Tsuji moves aside looking for a counter...
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
The Vale Tudo Queen receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Vale Tudo Queen's left thigh
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Yuka Tsuji moves aside looking for a counter...
Calderwood launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Vale Tudo Queen stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood attempts a triangle from bottom! Yuka Tsuji slips out. Calderwood quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Yuka Tsuji slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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.
Calderwood is holding Yuka Tsuji's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Yuka Tsuji shows great balance while pushing away Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood works on the ground with her fingers over The Vale Tudo Queen's face
The Vale Tudo Queen shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks them effectively.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to escape from the full mount...
The Vale Tudo Queen struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks that. It was easy!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yuka Tsuji shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Vale Tudo Queen into her guard.
Crushing shot to Calderwood's body! She's holding her side
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Yuka Tsuji breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joanne Calderwood. 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good front kick from Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji blocks
Yuka Tsuji closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is cooling the fight on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to better her position on the ground...
The Vale Tudo Queen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Yuka Tsuji rolls Joanne Calderwood to her stomach and takes her back!
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Calderwood
Calderwood breaths deeply while on the ground
The Vale Tudo Queen is in rear mount over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji slides her arm under Joanne Calderwood's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joanne Calderwood pulls down on Yuka Tsuji's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Yuka Tsuji attempts a sweep single...
Yuka Tsuji catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by The Vale Tudo Queen.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji forces Joanne Calderwood to open her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen goes for an armbar!
Joanne Calderwood breaks the lock and pushes away Yuka Tsuji, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Yuka Tsuji. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Calderwood Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Yuka Tsuji.
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Round 4
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Calderwood moves backwards and Yuka Tsuji is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls Yuka Tsuji to her stomach and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
Calderwood is in rear mount over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Vale Tudo Queen manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Calderwood
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Joanne Calderwood
grazes The Vale Tudo Queen's left cheek.
The Vale Tudo Queen and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vale Tudo Queen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Yuka Tsuji!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Yuka Tsuji
Yuka Tsuji tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Yuka Tsuji gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Yuka Tsuji controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
Yuka Tsuji takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around The Vale Tudo Queen
She succeeds!
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Yuka Tsuji manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Yuka Tsuji has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Joanne Calderwood.
Yuka Tsuji defends with ease.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Calderwood!
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks with confidence
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in open guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve position.
Calderwood adjusts and closes her guard.
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Yuka Tsuji uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Yuka Tsuji is in closed guard over Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yuka Tsuji fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to turn in and scramble out. Yuka Tsuji timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joanne Calderwood slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood tries to open up The Vale Tudo Queen with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks a few elbows and now Joanne Calderwood will have to look for another option here.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Yuka Tsuji's guard...
The Vale Tudo Queen doesn't want to free her opponent and Calderwood continues in closed guard
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Calderwood pushes Yuka Tsuji and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vale Tudo Queen is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood has punished The Vale Tudo Queen very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Yuka Tsuji goes for an americana!
Calderwood breaks free.
Yuka Tsuji gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard.
Yuka Tsuji keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Yuka Tsuji slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Yuka Tsuji tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Calderwood is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Yuka Tsuji in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Yuka Tsuji tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing The Vale Tudo Queen to pull guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over The Vale Tudo Queen
Calderwood is in closed guard... The Vale Tudo Queen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to escape from the full mount...
Calderwood struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Vale Tudo Queen clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to The Vale Tudo Queen's ribs.
The Vale Tudo Queen blocks those punches
Yuka Tsuji is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
The Vale Tudo Queen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Calderwood struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Yuka Tsuji is in half guard over Calderwood
Yuka Tsuji goes for an americana!
Calderwood breaks free.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Yuka Tsuji realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Metropolitano de Merida (Merida, Venezuela) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yuka Tsuji is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Vale Tudo Queen.
Winner is Yuka Tsuji by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Yuka Tsuji
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 15/16 (94%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Stamina fight, leads to no stamina, leads to no results, and everyone is unhappy!
