Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:30:00 GMT -5
Bethe Correia is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden).
Hitomi Akano looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Bethe Correia shifts back and forth nervously.
Hitomi Akano has fight Bethe Correia 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
Bethe Correia is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 11 fight losing streak.
Bethe Correia comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A punch from Bethe Correia
grazes Akano's right cheek.
Correia is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia tries to get a side mount...
Akano wraps her leg around Bethe Correia leg and prevents her from moving.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Akano's ribs.
Akano is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Some big punches are landing!
Akano's Chin is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Hitomi Akano
connects with Correia.
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bethe Correia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Correia doesn't want to free her opponent and Akano continues in closed guard
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Bethe Correia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Correia is trying to counter now!
Bethe Correia positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bethe Correia is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Akano's abdomen
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Bethe Correia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Bethe Correia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Hitomi Akano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Body shots by Hitomi Akano
Solid blows to Correia's abdomen.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bethe Correia holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bethe Correia doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Correia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Akano manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Correia
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Bethe Correia.
Nice punches.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Bethe Correia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia is holding Hitomi Akano against the fence with her fingers all over Akano's face
Akano looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Bethe Correia took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Correia tries to dirty boxing while holds Akano against cage
Akano is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Bethe Correia
grazes Akano's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Left cheek
Akano decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Correia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bethe Correia is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Akano's ribs
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bethe Correia controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Bethe Correia rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Correia has one hook in and keeps working!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia works on the ground with her fingers over Akano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Marc Goddard didn't see that!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Nicely done! Correia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Correia tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Akano!
Akano adopts the turtle defense and Correia is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Correia tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Some big punches are landing!
Akano is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Bethe Correia defends with ease.
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Correia sprawls and remains on her feet.
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Correia sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bethe Correia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Correia moves forward looking for some action
Bethe Correia shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Brilliant combination from Hitomi Akano
Correia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Correia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Correia moves forward and holds Akano
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Correia who put distance between them
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Correia has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Nice low kick from Correia
but Hitomi Akano stops it.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hitomi Akano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Solid jabs from Bethe Correia.
Akano defends.
Correia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Akano blocks that.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
gets blocked by Correia.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Nice move by Correia who clinches and pushes Akano against the cage
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A left hook from Akano
falls short.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Akano blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Correia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Correia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bethe Correia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Hitomi Akano tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Correia ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Correia launches a flurry of punches
Akano slips out of danger.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bethe Correia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Correia pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Bethe Correia is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano circles around Correia
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Correia wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Bethe Correia
whizzes past Akano.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Correia struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
I think Hitomi Akano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Hitomi Akano is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Correia and pushes her away!
Hitomi Akano tries a hook to the body
but Correia manages to dodge it
Correia is trying to counter now!
Correia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Akano moves backwards and circles around Bethe Correia.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano ducks under...
Correia misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bethe Correia sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
mostly hits air.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Correia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has punished Correia very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano launches a few weak punches
Correia blocks them effectively.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Split decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 489 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 489 s
Akano feels unable to perform offense at all. Brutal performances from her consistently.
Hitomi Akano looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Bethe Correia shifts back and forth nervously.
Hitomi Akano has fight Bethe Correia 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
Bethe Correia is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 11 fight losing streak.
Bethe Correia comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A punch from Bethe Correia
grazes Akano's right cheek.
Correia is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia tries to get a side mount...
Akano wraps her leg around Bethe Correia leg and prevents her from moving.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Akano's ribs.
Akano is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Hitomi Akano manages to switch to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Some big punches are landing!
Akano's Chin is beginning to swell
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Hitomi Akano
connects with Correia.
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia takes a break to breathe while holding Hitomi Akano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bethe Correia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Correia doesn't want to free her opponent and Akano continues in closed guard
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Bethe Correia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Correia is trying to counter now!
Bethe Correia positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bethe Correia is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Akano's abdomen
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to escape from the full mount...
Bethe Correia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Hitomi Akano catches Bethe Correia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Akano.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Hitomi Akano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Body shots by Hitomi Akano
Solid blows to Correia's abdomen.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bethe Correia holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bethe Correia doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Correia controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Akano manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Correia
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Bethe Correia.
Nice punches.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Bethe Correia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia is holding Hitomi Akano against the fence with her fingers all over Akano's face
Akano looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Bethe Correia took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Correia tries to dirty boxing while holds Akano against cage
Akano is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Bethe Correia
grazes Akano's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Left cheek
Akano decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia is cooling the fight on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Correia is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bethe Correia is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Akano's ribs
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bethe Correia controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Bethe Correia rolls Hitomi Akano to her stomach and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Correia has one hook in and keeps working!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia works on the ground with her fingers over Akano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Marc Goddard didn't see that!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Nicely done! Correia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Correia tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Akano!
Akano adopts the turtle defense and Correia is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Correia tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Some big punches are landing!
Akano is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Bethe Correia defends with ease.
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Correia sprawls and remains on her feet.
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Correia sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bethe Correia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Correia moves forward looking for some action
Bethe Correia shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Brilliant combination from Hitomi Akano
Correia is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Correia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Correia moves forward and holds Akano
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Correia who put distance between them
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Correia has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Nice low kick from Correia
but Hitomi Akano stops it.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hitomi Akano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Solid jabs from Bethe Correia.
Akano defends.
Correia looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Akano blocks that.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Akano steps backwards away from Bethe Correia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
gets blocked by Correia.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Nice move by Correia who clinches and pushes Akano against the cage
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A left hook from Akano
falls short.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Akano blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Correia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Correia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bethe Correia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Hitomi Akano tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Correia ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Correia launches a flurry of punches
Akano slips out of danger.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bethe Correia jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Correia pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Bethe Correia is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano circles around Correia
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Correia wants nothing of that and pushes Akano.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Bethe Correia
whizzes past Akano.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Correia struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
I think Hitomi Akano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Akano!
Hitomi Akano is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Correia and pushes her away!
Hitomi Akano tries a hook to the body
but Correia manages to dodge it
Correia is trying to counter now!
Correia tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Akano moves backwards and circles around Bethe Correia.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano ducks under...
Correia misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bethe Correia sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
mostly hits air.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Correia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano has punished Correia very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano launches a few weak punches
Correia blocks them effectively.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Split decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 489 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 489 s
Akano feels unable to perform offense at all. Brutal performances from her consistently.
