Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2022 23:40:17 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Leslie Smith looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Michelle Waterson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Leslie Smith! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie throws some knees to the thighs of Leslie Smith while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Leslie Smith
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Smith forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches towards Smith's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Smith seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Smith is trying to counter now!
Leslie Smith tries to strikes The Karate Hottie with her elbow in the clinch
nicely done The Karate Hottie got hit!!! again and again, she have to defend herself before the ref stop this fight
Leslie Smith pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Smith launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Keith Peterson didn't see that!
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Smith blocks that. It was easy!
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Smith blocks that kick with her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Smith tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Smith who put distance between them
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Leslie Smith shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Smith who put distance between them
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Leslie Smith fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Karate Hottie's chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that goes awry.
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
Leslie Smith blocks.
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid jabs from Leslie Smith.
Nice punches.
Every time Michelle Waterson attempts to get inside
Smith fires a low kick.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Smith measures the resilience of The Karate Hottie's chin with an uppercut while The Karate Hottie lands some great crosses.
Smith's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid shot from Leslie Smith to the body.
The Karate Hottie didn't like that.
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith holds Michelle Waterson's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Michelle Waterson moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Smith who is in full mount! The Karate Hottie is in trouble now!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Michelle Waterson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Leslie Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Karate Hottie from the side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Smith who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michelle Waterson
well done The Karate Hottie falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Smith moves backwards and gestures for Michelle Waterson to stand up.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Leslie Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
The Karate Hottie tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Michelle Waterson! She is reversed and nor Leslie Smith is on half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Smith pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Smith
but Michelle Waterson stops it.
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Smith works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson didn't see that!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Michelle Waterson is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She succeeds!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson is looking to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson pushes Smith's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who is in full mount! Smith is in trouble now!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Smith struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith launches a few weak punches
The Karate Hottie blocks them effectively.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Leslie Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
Smith tries to grapple
The Karate Hottie moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Leslie Smith goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is moving on the ground...
The Karate Hottie tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Smith tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michelle Waterson and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Smith launches a flurry of punches
The Karate Hottie slips out of danger.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Leslie Smith tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Leslie Smith who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
Michelle Waterson and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Smith's knee!
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Leslie Smith. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Smith
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Leslie Smith goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
almost hit her as she moves away.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 5
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The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith moves forward looking for some grappling action
Smith has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Smith receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Smith into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Smith
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
Smith has The Karate Hottie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Karate Hottie is unable to move under Smith control.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Karate Hottie's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Smith is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson slides her arm under Leslie Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Leslie Smith pulls down on Michelle Waterson's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Leslie Smith uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. 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 Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Karate Hottie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over Smith's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson has seen that!
Keith Peterson takes away one point from Michelle Waterson for eye poke.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to give Smith time to recover. Leslie Smith 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Leslie Smith.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Majority decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 5/24 (21%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Hmm. Ok.
Leslie Smith looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Michelle Waterson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Leslie Smith! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie throws some knees to the thighs of Leslie Smith while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Leslie Smith
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes Smith forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches towards Smith's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Smith seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Smith is trying to counter now!
Leslie Smith tries to strikes The Karate Hottie with her elbow in the clinch
nicely done The Karate Hottie got hit!!! again and again, she have to defend herself before the ref stop this fight
Leslie Smith pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie stumbles backwards and Leslie Smith circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Smith launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Karate Hottie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Keith Peterson didn't see that!
Leslie Smith tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Smith blocks that. It was easy!
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Smith blocks that kick with her leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Leslie Smith takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Smith tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Smith who put distance between them
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Leslie Smith shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Smith who put distance between them
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Leslie Smith fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Karate Hottie's chin
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that goes awry.
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
Leslie Smith blocks.
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Leslie Smith sees an opportunity to counter her!
Solid jabs from Leslie Smith.
Nice punches.
Every time Michelle Waterson attempts to get inside
Smith fires a low kick.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Smith measures the resilience of The Karate Hottie's chin with an uppercut while The Karate Hottie lands some great crosses.
Smith's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid shot from Leslie Smith to the body.
The Karate Hottie didn't like that.
Leslie Smith attempts a sweep single...
Leslie Smith catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Smith.
Leslie Smith is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith breaks the closed guard of Michelle Waterson and moves to half guard
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
Smith holds Michelle Waterson's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Michelle Waterson moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Smith who is in full mount! The Karate Hottie is in trouble now!
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Leslie Smith controls the situation despite Michelle Waterson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll to her side and trap Leslie Smith in her guard...
Leslie Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Leslie Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Smith tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Karate Hottie from the side mount!
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and launches herself over Michelle Waterson
Great move by Smith who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Leslie Smith pushes The Karate Hottie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leslie Smith tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michelle Waterson
well done The Karate Hottie falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while The Karate Hottie is on the ground on her back
Smith moves backwards and gestures for Michelle Waterson to stand up.
The Karate Hottie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Leslie Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
The Karate Hottie tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Michelle Waterson! She is reversed and nor Leslie Smith is on half guard!
Leslie Smith is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Leslie Smith tries to free her leg
Michelle Waterson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Smith pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Leslie Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Smith
but Michelle Waterson stops it.
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michelle Waterson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Smith works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson didn't see that!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Leslie Smith is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Leslie Smith looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Leslie Smith slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Leslie Smith is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michelle Waterson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Smith
Leslie Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie sits over her knees and pushes away Smith's leg!
Michelle Waterson is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Leslie Smith gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She succeeds!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson is looking to pass Leslie Smith's guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson pushes Smith's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who is in full mount! Smith is in trouble now!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Smith struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Leslie Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith launches a few weak punches
The Karate Hottie blocks them effectively.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Leslie Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Leslie Smith!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
Smith tries to grapple
The Karate Hottie moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Leslie Smith goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie is holding Leslie Smith's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Leslie Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Smith is moving on the ground...
The Karate Hottie tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Leslie Smith gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Smith tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Karate Hottie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michelle Waterson and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Leslie Smith is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Smith launches a flurry of punches
The Karate Hottie slips out of danger.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Leslie Smith tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Leslie Smith who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Smith is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson circles to get the center of the cage
Michelle Waterson and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Smith's knee!
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Leslie Smith. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Smith
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Leslie Smith goes with a looping right hand while Michelle Waterson jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Smith studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Leslie Smith is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
almost hit her as she moves away.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 5
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The Karate Hottie and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Leslie Smith moves forward looking for some grappling action
Smith has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Leslie Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Smith receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Smith wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Smith into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Keith Peterson sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Smith
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie breaks the closed guard of Leslie Smith and moves to half guard
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Leslie Smith
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Leslie Smith...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Smith
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
Smith has The Karate Hottie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Karate Hottie is unable to move under Smith control.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Karate Hottie's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Smith is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson slides her arm under Leslie Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Leslie Smith pulls down on Michelle Waterson's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Leslie Smith uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Leslie Smith. 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 Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Leslie Smith tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Karate Hottie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Smith
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Smith
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over Smith's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Keith Peterson has seen that!
Keith Peterson takes away one point from Michelle Waterson for eye poke.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to give Smith time to recover. Leslie Smith 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Leslie Smith jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Leslie Smith.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Majority decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 29/47 (62%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Statistics: Leslie Smith
Punches 5/24 (21%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 466 s
Hmm. Ok.
