Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:36:31 GMT -5
Ayaka Hamasaki is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden).
Amanda Ribas looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Amanda Ribas is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ribas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ribas moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Ribas's face
Ribas shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Ribas
She is not able to do it
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ribas jumps and tries to free her leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Amanda Ribas is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Ribas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ayaka is covering herself! Ribas tries to force the situation and Ayaka clumsily gives her back!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ribas tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Ribas has one hook in and keeps working!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ribas has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ayaka.
Nicely done! Ribas now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ribas tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ribas's is smart enough to counter her.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Amanda Ribas tries to take advantage...
Amanda Ribas slides her arm under Ayaka Hamasaki's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka Hamasaki pulls down on Amanda Ribas's hand and staves off danger
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ribas tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Ayaka!
Ribas has one of her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Amanda Ribas slides her arm under Ayaka Hamasaki's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Ayaka's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Ribas is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Ribas is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes up and slides Amanda Ribas's arm over her chin.
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ribas tries to end this with a RNC!
Ayaka manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Ribas
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mike Beltran 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ribas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ribas decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Ribas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ribas and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Amanda Ribas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Amanda Ribas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ribas looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Amanda Ribas manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Ribas is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Ribas moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Amanda Ribas
connects with Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Ribas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Ribas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ribas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Ribas
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ribas tries to move to full mount
Ribas succeeds
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Ribas
Ayaka is in closed guard... Ribas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ribas knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ribas knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Ribas looks to counter!
Amanda Ribas tries to better her position on the ground...
Ribas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Ribas misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ribas is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ayaka is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Ribas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas rolls her over and takes her back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ribas.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ribas is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Ribas
Ayaka moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Ribas
Ayaka tries to move to full mount
Ayaka's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Ribas is trying to counter now!
Ribas tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Ribas
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ribas waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ayaka Hamasaki! She is reversed and nor Amanda Ribas is on half guard!
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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Amanda Ribas attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Ribas catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ribas.
Amanda Ribas is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ribas tries to escape from the closed guard
Ribas succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ribas looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Ribas doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Amanda Ribas manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to better her position on the ground...
Ribas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Ribas controls the situation despite Ayaka Hamasaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Ribas is locking that armbar...
Ribas is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Ayaka's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ribas secures the lock while Ayaka Hamasaki refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Amanda Ribas by Submission (armbar) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Amanda Ribas
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
The amazing ability of some of these fighters to do absolutely nothing absolutely astounds me.
Amanda Ribas looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Amanda Ribas is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Ribas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ayaka Hamasaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ribas moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Ribas's face
Ribas shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Ribas
She is not able to do it
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ribas jumps and tries to free her leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Amanda Ribas is able to get half guard here.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Ribas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ayaka is covering herself! Ribas tries to force the situation and Ayaka clumsily gives her back!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ribas tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Ribas has one hook in and keeps working!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ribas has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Ayaka.
Nicely done! Ribas now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ribas tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ribas's is smart enough to counter her.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Amanda Ribas tries to take advantage...
Amanda Ribas slides her arm under Ayaka Hamasaki's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka Hamasaki pulls down on Amanda Ribas's hand and staves off danger
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ribas tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Ayaka!
Ribas has one of her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Amanda Ribas slides her arm under Ayaka Hamasaki's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Ayaka's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Ribas is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Ribas is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes up and slides Amanda Ribas's arm over her chin.
Ribas is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ribas tries to end this with a RNC!
Ayaka manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over Ribas
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mike Beltran 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ribas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ribas decides to launch some tentative punches
Amanda Ribas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ribas and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Amanda Ribas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Amanda Ribas tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka goes down.
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ribas looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Amanda Ribas manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Ribas is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Ribas moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Amanda Ribas
connects with Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki and Ribas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Ribas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ribas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Ribas
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Ribas tries to move to full mount
Ribas succeeds
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Ribas
Ayaka is in closed guard... Ribas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ribas knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll on the ground...
Ribas knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Ribas looks to counter!
Amanda Ribas tries to better her position on the ground...
Ribas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Amanda Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Ayaka Hamasaki breaks that americana attempt!
Ribas misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ribas pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ribas is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Ayaka is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Amanda Ribas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Amanda Ribas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Ribas in her guard...
Amanda Ribas rolls her over and takes her back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Ribas.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ribas is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Ribas
Ayaka moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Ribas
Ayaka tries to move to full mount
Ayaka's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Ribas is trying to counter now!
Ribas tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Ribas
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
Ribas waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ayaka Hamasaki! She is reversed and nor Amanda Ribas is on half guard!
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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Amanda Ribas attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Ribas catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ribas.
Amanda Ribas is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ribas tries to escape from the closed guard
Ribas succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Amanda Ribas is in open guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki can't prevent her opponent from passing. Ribas looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Ribas doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Amanda Ribas is in half guard over Ayaka
Amanda Ribas tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Amanda Ribas manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas is taking this opportunity to rest.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Amanda Ribas in her guard.
Amanda Ribas keeps control and remains in side mount.
Amanda Ribas is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to better her position on the ground...
Ribas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ribas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Amanda Ribas controls the situation despite Ayaka Hamasaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Amanda Ribas is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Amanda Ribas tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ayaka struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Ribas is locking that armbar...
Ribas is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Ayaka's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Amanda Ribas appears to be unbreakable
Ribas secures the lock while Ayaka Hamasaki refuses to tap... Mike Beltran jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Amanda Ribas by Submission (armbar) at 2:40 Round 3
Statistics: Amanda Ribas
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
The amazing ability of some of these fighters to do absolutely nothing absolutely astounds me.