Post by The Sandman on May 20, 2022 22:42:16 GMT -5
Julie Kedzie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Rin Nakai raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Julie Kedzie today.
Rin Nakai comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to move to full mount!
Nakai won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Rin Nakai takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Julie Kedzie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Nakai's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Kedzie's ribs.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Julie Kedzie in closed guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai holds Julie Kedzie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Julie Kedzie tries to roll on the ground...
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Julie Kedzie is in Nakai open guard now
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nakai seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A solid combination from Rin Nakai
mostly hits air.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Julie Kedzie
connects with Nakai.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has given her back to Julie Kedzie who is trying to get one hook in!
Julie Kedzie has one hook in!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Nakai is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kedzie tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kedzie's is smart enough to counter her.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 2
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Rin Nakai fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nakai moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nakai.
Julie Kedzie and Nakai engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julie Kedzie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kedzie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Julie Kedzie any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Julie Kedzie passes momentarily but Rin Nakai regains full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie breaks the closed guard of Rin Nakai and moves to half guard
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Kedzie
Nakai is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Rin Nakai moves to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie isolates Rin Nakai's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rin Nakai is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to open up Nakai with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Nakai is trying to block them with her hands...
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Julie Kedzie caliber.
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Kedzie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rin Nakai is not able to stop Nakai ground skills and Julie Kedzie moves to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Kedzie uses her strength to keep Kedzie at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Nakai blocks that.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is measuring Kedzie with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
Kedzie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie circles around Nakai
Kedzie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from Kedzie
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Kedzie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nakai! Kedzie has one hook in and keeps working!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Kedzie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nakai.
Nicely done! Kedzie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
Kedzie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nakai!
Kedzie has one of her arm over Rin Nakai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
Nakai has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Nakai is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nakai locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Julie Kedzie unil she can pull her arm free! Kedzie lost her dominant position.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Nakai to try and defend better.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie was tooling Rin Nakai for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rin Nakai lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Julie Kedzie looks to pass to mount...
Kedzie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has given her back to Julie Kedzie who is trying to get one hook in!
Julie Kedzie has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kedzie moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Nakai's ribs
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Deep breaths from Rin Nakai who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Kedzie tries to counter Nakai's moves on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai can't prevent her opponent from passing. Kedzie looks to work from half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nakai's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from Kedzie
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie isolates Rin Nakai's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rin Nakai manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Julie Kedzie lost her dominant position.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Nakai's ribs hard
Good movement from Nakai
who is bobbing and weaving.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kedzie is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nakai moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Julie Kedzie moves aside looking for a counter...
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Julie Kedzie.
Nice punches.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Kedzie
Nakai is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls her over and takes her back!
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Julie Kedzie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Nakai.
Nakai's Mouth is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rin Nakai throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakai's chin
Nakai is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Rin Nakai
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Kedzie pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Another few rounds might have seen a winner here, but this was quite even in the damage and stamina-remaining departments.
Rin Nakai raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Julie Kedzie today.
Rin Nakai comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to move to full mount!
Nakai won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Rin Nakai takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Julie Kedzie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rin Nakai doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Nakai's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Kedzie's ribs.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Julie Kedzie in closed guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai holds Julie Kedzie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Julie Kedzie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Julie Kedzie tries to roll on the ground...
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie struggles on the ground and tries to break Rin Nakai's guard...
Julie Kedzie is in Nakai open guard now
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nakai seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
A solid combination from Rin Nakai
mostly hits air.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Julie Kedzie
connects with Nakai.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has given her back to Julie Kedzie who is trying to get one hook in!
Julie Kedzie has one hook in!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Nakai is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kedzie tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kedzie's is smart enough to counter her.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 2
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Rin Nakai fakes a move and moves laterally.
Nakai moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nakai.
Julie Kedzie and Nakai engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julie Kedzie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Kedzie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Julie Kedzie any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Rin Nakai has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Julie Kedzie passes momentarily but Rin Nakai regains full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie breaks the closed guard of Rin Nakai and moves to half guard
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Kedzie
Nakai is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Rin Nakai moves to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie isolates Rin Nakai's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rin Nakai is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to open up Nakai with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Nakai is trying to block them with her hands...
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Terrible one sided match... Nakai was not ready to fight a fighter of Julie Kedzie caliber.
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Kedzie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rin Nakai is not able to stop Nakai ground skills and Julie Kedzie moves to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Kedzie uses her strength to keep Kedzie at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Nakai blocks that.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is measuring Kedzie with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Brilliant combination from Rin Nakai
Kedzie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie circles around Nakai
Kedzie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Nakai
Kedzie is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Julie Kedzie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from Kedzie
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Julie Kedzie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie is cooling the fight on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Kedzie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nakai! Kedzie has one hook in and keeps working!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with one hook in
Kedzie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nakai.
Nicely done! Kedzie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
Kedzie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Nakai!
Kedzie has one of her arm over Rin Nakai's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai with two hooks in
Nakai has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Nakai is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Nakai locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Julie Kedzie unil she can pull her arm free! Kedzie lost her dominant position.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Nakai to try and defend better.
Kedzie is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie was tooling Rin Nakai for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rin Nakai lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Julie Kedzie looks to pass to mount...
Kedzie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rin Nakai.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie is getting frustrated here.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls Rin Nakai to her stomach and takes her back!
Kedzie is in rear mount over Nakai
Nakai has given her back to Julie Kedzie who is trying to get one hook in!
Julie Kedzie has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Julie Kedzie.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kedzie moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Nakai's ribs
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Deep breaths from Rin Nakai who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Kedzie tries to counter Nakai's moves on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai can't prevent her opponent from passing. Kedzie looks to work from half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Nakai's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Nakai breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Pitty-pat punches from Kedzie
They're bothering Nakai even though they aren't hurting her.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Nakai
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Nakai
Julie Kedzie isolates Rin Nakai's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rin Nakai manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Julie Kedzie lost her dominant position.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Nakai's ribs hard
Good movement from Nakai
who is bobbing and weaving.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kedzie is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nakai moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Nakai seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Nakai launches a hook to the body
Julie Kedzie moves aside looking for a counter...
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Julie Kedzie.
Nice punches.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Kedzie
Nakai is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Julie Kedzie is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Kedzie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julie Kedzie controls the situation despite Rin Nakai efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll on the ground...
Kedzie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie rolls her over and takes her back!
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Rin Nakai fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Julie Kedzie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Nakai.
Nakai's Mouth is beginning to swell
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nakai studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rin Nakai throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Nakai's chin
Nakai is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Rin Nakai
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Kedzie pushes Rin Nakai and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Rin Nakai. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Another few rounds might have seen a winner here, but this was quite even in the damage and stamina-remaining departments.
