Post by The Sandman on Dec 5, 2022 23:42:44 GMT -5
Ayaka Hamasaki! Ayaka Hamasaki! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Jessica Andrade shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jessica Andrade comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Andrade moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Andrade
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki forces Jessica Andrade to open her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Andrade
Ayaka is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Andrade has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade 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! Andrade now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ayaka's knee!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Andrade struggles to free herself
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Andrade climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Andrade is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Ayaka Hamasaki is standing now.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka steps forward
Andrade feints.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Andrade moves back and takes a deep breath.
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
glances off Ayaka's arms.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
Andrade shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jessica Andrade!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ayaka has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jessica Andrade tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Andrade circles out and slips free of Ayaka Hamasaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jessica Andrade just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ayaka may be in trouble!
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ayaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Ayaka!
Andrade blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Jessica Andrade
that stun Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jessica Andrade swings...
hard impact to Ayaka's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Andrade fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ayaka's chin
Andrade and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jessica Andrade, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Andrade launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Ayaka hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Andrade and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrade is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ayaka's jaw!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Andrade blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ayaka misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade launches a few punches to Ayaka
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrade is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Andrade uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrade struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Jessica Andrade is in Ayaka open guard now
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrade tries to jump to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki closed her guard around Jessica Andrade.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Jessica Andrade looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Jessica Andrade slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Andrade has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade 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! Andrade now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Andrade tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Ayaka!
Andrade has one of her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Ayaka is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Jason Herzog 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Jessica Andrade
Andrade counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Andrade struggles... Ayaka Hamasaki is unable to take her down
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade has seen better days.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jason Herzog tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Andrade was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ayaka has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Ayaka and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Andrade takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka's Mouth is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
mostly hits air.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Ayaka Hamasaki stumbles back.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Jessica Andrade manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade tries to free her leg...
Jessica Andrade uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ayaka's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrade tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Andrade doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Andrade
Andrade wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ayaka Hamasaki's punches
Ayaka is on the receiving end of a great combo by Andrade.
Ayaka Hamasaki paws at Andrade.
Andrade answers with solid punches!
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade goes to the body...
She punishes Ayaka's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Andrade launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ayaka's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Andrade defends.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrade steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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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.
Andrade grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Andrade jumps and tries to free her leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Jessica Andrade is able to get half guard here.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Ayaka's abdomen
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Andrade doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has given her back to Jessica Andrade who is trying to get one hook in!
Jessica Andrade has one hook in!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade tries to end this with a RNC!
Ayaka manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
Good shot! Ayaka has reasons to be worried.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrade sprawls and remains on her feet.
Andrade steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrade avoids a dangerous strike from Ayaka
and counters with a solid straight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jessica Andrade!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade was tooling Ayaka Hamasaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ayaka Hamasaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade circles around Ayaka
Andrade throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Hard blow to Ayaka's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Jessica Andrade by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 35/54 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Acceptable showing from Andrade, even though this was not, in fact, a Battle of the Jessicas. Interesting.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Jessica Andrade shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jessica Andrade comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Andrade moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Andrade
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki forces Jessica Andrade to open her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Jessica Andrade manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over Andrade
Ayaka is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade breaths deeply while on the ground
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Andrade has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade 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! Andrade now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Ayaka's knee!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ayaka is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Andrade struggles to free herself
Andrade rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Andrade climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Andrade is standing while Ayaka is on the ground on her back
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Ayaka Hamasaki is standing now.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka steps forward
Andrade feints.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Andrade moves back and takes a deep breath.
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
glances off Ayaka's arms.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Andrade is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
Andrade shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over Andrade's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade launches a few weak punches
Ayaka blocks them effectively.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka moves on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki moves to side mount
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Andrade tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jessica Andrade!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Ayaka has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jessica Andrade tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Andrade circles out and slips free of Ayaka Hamasaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jessica Andrade just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Ayaka may be in trouble!
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Ayaka deflects the blows.
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ayaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Ayaka!
Andrade blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Jessica Andrade
that stun Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jessica Andrade swings...
hard impact to Ayaka's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade and Ayaka engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jessica Andrade fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ayaka's chin
Andrade and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jessica Andrade, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Andrade launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Ayaka hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Andrade and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrade is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Ayaka's jaw!
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Andrade blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ayaka misses a step and Jessica Andrade sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jessica Andrade launches a few punches to Ayaka
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrade is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Andrade uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Andrade struggles on the ground and tries to break Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Jessica Andrade is in Ayaka open guard now
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around Andrade
She is not able to do it
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Andrade tries to jump to side mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki closed her guard around Jessica Andrade.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Jessica Andrade looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Jessica Andrade slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Andrade tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! Andrade has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade 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! Andrade now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Andrade tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Ayaka!
Andrade has one of her arm over Ayaka Hamasaki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with two hooks in
Ayaka has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Ayaka is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Jason Herzog 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.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Jessica Andrade
Andrade counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Andrade struggles... Ayaka Hamasaki is unable to take her down
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade has seen better days.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jason Herzog tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Andrade was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ayaka has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Ayaka and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade decides to launch some tentative punches
Jessica Andrade takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ayaka's Mouth is beginning to swell
A solid combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
mostly hits air.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Jessica Andrade tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Andrade followed by a hard jab
Ayaka Hamasaki stumbles back.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Andrade won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Jessica Andrade manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade tries to free her leg...
Jessica Andrade uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ayaka's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Andrade tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Andrade doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Andrade
Andrade wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Jessica Andrade. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ayaka Hamasaki's punches
Ayaka is on the receiving end of a great combo by Andrade.
Ayaka Hamasaki paws at Andrade.
Andrade answers with solid punches!
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade goes to the body...
She punishes Ayaka's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Andrade launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ayaka's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Ayaka Hamasaki.
Andrade defends.
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrade steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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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.
Andrade grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade pushes Ayaka Hamasaki against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Andrade jumps and tries to free her leg! Ayaka doesn't allow this but Jessica Andrade is able to get half guard here.
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over Ayaka
Jessica Andrade positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Ayaka's abdomen
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jessica Andrade doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Andrade in her guard...
Jessica Andrade keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jessica Andrade rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has given her back to Jessica Andrade who is trying to get one hook in!
Jessica Andrade has one hook in!
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
Andrade is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Andrade tries to end this with a RNC!
Ayaka manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jason Herzog has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
Good shot! Ayaka has reasons to be worried.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrade sprawls and remains on her feet.
Andrade steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrade avoids a dangerous strike from Ayaka
and counters with a solid straight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jessica Andrade!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade was tooling Ayaka Hamasaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ayaka Hamasaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade circles around Ayaka
Andrade throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Hard blow to Ayaka's mid-section, she seems hurt
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Jessica Andrade by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 6/17 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 35/54 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Acceptable showing from Andrade, even though this was not, in fact, a Battle of the Jessicas. Interesting.
