Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2022 22:53:19 GMT -5
Megumi Fujii looks very relaxed.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fujii and MacFarlane move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fujii is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
0:25 Round 1 and MacFarlane is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii pushes MacFarlane's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacFarlane rolls and she's now on half guard over Megumi Fujii. Nice reversal.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
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.
MacFarlane and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by MacFarlane.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane tries to escape from the closed guard
MacFarlane succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Megumi Fujii for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give MacFarlane time to recover. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacFarlane's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane goes down.
Hard blow to MacFarlane's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Fujii misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
MacFarlane switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Nice beating Megumi Fujii has received.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Megumi Fujii moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates Megumi Fujii's right arm looking for an armbar...
Megumi Fujii manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has MacFarlane controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
MacFarlane is unable to move under Fujii control.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii has MacFarlane controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
MacFarlane is unable to move under Fujii control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane struggles not allowing Megumi Fujii improve her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
MacFarlane is trying to counter now!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fujii tries to roll out. She's too quick for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacFarlane and it cost her top position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane works on the ground with her fingers over Fujii's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
MacFarlane is locking that Armbar...
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks MacFarlane's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii isolates Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane goes for an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has seen better days.
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Fujii didn't like that.
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
MacFarlane moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Fujii moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
MacFarlane pushes Megumi Fujii and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Megumi Fujii jumps back and jabs
Fujii seems staggered and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fujii is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Megumi Fujii! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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MacFarlane fires low kicks
punishing Fujii's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and moves laterally.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane tries to escape from closed guard...
MacFarlane struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
MacFarlane struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Fujii misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
MacFarlane struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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MacFarlane moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
MacFarlane steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
MacFarlane is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
MacFarlane fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! She's holding her side
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Fujii
MacFarlane moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fujii's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Megumi Fujii shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's lock! This is over! Fujii didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Submission (Americana) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
All MacFarlane. Megumi has work to do, and all the potential in the world…pending upgrades, of course.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fujii and MacFarlane move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fujii is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
0:25 Round 1 and MacFarlane is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii pushes MacFarlane's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacFarlane rolls and she's now on half guard over Megumi Fujii. Nice reversal.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
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.
MacFarlane and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by MacFarlane.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane tries to escape from the closed guard
MacFarlane succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Megumi Fujii for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give MacFarlane time to recover. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacFarlane's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane goes down.
Hard blow to MacFarlane's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Fujii misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
MacFarlane switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Nice beating Megumi Fujii has received.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Megumi Fujii moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates Megumi Fujii's right arm looking for an armbar...
Megumi Fujii manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has MacFarlane controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
MacFarlane is unable to move under Fujii control.
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii has MacFarlane controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
MacFarlane is unable to move under Fujii control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane struggles not allowing Megumi Fujii improve her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes Megumi Fujii down and prevents her attempts to escape
MacFarlane is trying to counter now!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Fujii tries to roll out. She's too quick for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacFarlane and it cost her top position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane works on the ground with her fingers over Fujii's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
MacFarlane is locking that Armbar...
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks MacFarlane's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Megumi Fujii isolates Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Fujii is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane goes for an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and pushes away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has seen better days.
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Fujii didn't like that.
Hard blow to Fujii's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
MacFarlane moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Fujii moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
MacFarlane pushes Megumi Fujii and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Megumi Fujii jumps back and jabs
Fujii seems staggered and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fujii is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Megumi Fujii! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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MacFarlane fires low kicks
punishing Fujii's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and moves laterally.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacFarlane won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Fujii
MacFarlane tries to escape from closed guard...
MacFarlane struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
MacFarlane struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Fujii misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
MacFarlane struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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MacFarlane moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
MacFarlane steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
MacFarlane is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
MacFarlane fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! She's holding her side
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Fujii
MacFarlane moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fujii's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
MacFarlane is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Megumi Fujii shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's lock! This is over! Fujii didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Submission (Americana) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
All MacFarlane. Megumi has work to do, and all the potential in the world…pending upgrades, of course.
