Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2023 3:28:47 GMT -5
Ayaka Hamasaki is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan).
Katlyn Chookagian looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Katlyn Chookagian has fight Ayaka Hamasaki 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Katlyn Chookagian comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka circles out and slips free of Katlyn Chookagian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Middle kick from The Chookacabra.
The kick just misses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka Hamasaki fires an unorthodox punch to The Chookacabra's torso
that hits its mark.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Ayaka's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The Chookacabra!
Some big punches are landing!
The Chookacabra grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Katlyn Chookagian
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra tries to move to full mount
The Chookacabra's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ayaka is locking that Triangle...
The Chookacabra struggles to free herself
Katlyn Chookagian cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra breaths deeply while on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She succeeds!
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Chookacabra is trying to counter now!
The Chookacabra tries to launch a few punches to Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is able to achieve closed guard and counter Katlyn Chookagian's punches.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The Chookacabra pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Chookacabra and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Chookacabra studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marc Goddard tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Chookacabra, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Chookacabra sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
The Chookacabra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ayaka's thigh!
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Ayaka's left cheek.
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Ayaka's ribs.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Ayaka's ribs.
That hit Ayaka who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Ayaka's body! She's holding her side
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka is in closed guard... The Chookacabra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Katlyn Chookagian doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Chookacabra tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Chookacabra catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian 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.
Some nice shots from Katlyn Chookagian
miss their mark.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
The Chookacabra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki catches Katlyn Chookagian's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Katlyn Chookagian holds Ayaka Hamasaki and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra works on the ground with her fingers over Ayaka's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Marc Goddard didn't see that!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
The Chookacabra waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ayaka Hamasaki! She is reversed and nor Katlyn Chookagian is on half guard!
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian passes momentarily but Ayaka Hamasaki regains half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to free her leg...
Katlyn Chookagian uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ayaka's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Katlyn Chookagian is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
The Chookacabra uses her strength to keep The Chookacabra at a disadvantage
Marc Goddard 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.
Good front kick from The Chookacabra!
Ayaka stumbles backwards after that one!
Ayaka ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Ayaka Hamasaki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
The Chookacabra and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
The Chookacabra is connecting with a few punches
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Chookacabra launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ayaka stops that one with her ribs!
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ayaka Hamasaki! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Ayaka is holding Katlyn Chookagian's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Katlyn Chookagian
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
A solid combination from Katlyn Chookagian
connects with Ayaka.
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some counter punches against Ayaka Hamasaki
land while she's on her bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
I think Ayaka Hamasaki needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Katlyn Chookagian looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Katlyn Chookagian slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The Chookacabra is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has The Chookacabra controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Chookacabra is unable to move under Ayaka control.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Chookacabra is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Katlyn Chookagian
that visibly pains Ayaka.
Solid shot from Katlyn Chookagian to the body.
Ayaka didn't like that.
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Katlyn Chookagian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ayaka wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Chookacabra wants nothing of that and pushes Ayaka.
The Chookacabra tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from The Chookacabra
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra fires low kicks
punishing Ayaka's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The Chookacabra throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Katlyn Chookagian's punches
Ayaka is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Chookacabra.
Katlyn Chookagian swings...
hard impact to Ayaka's face!
The Chookacabra studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from The Chookacabra
They're bothering Ayaka even though they aren't hurting her.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra breaths deeply while on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Katlyn Chookagian is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra sits over her knees and pushes away Ayaka's leg!
Katlyn Chookagian is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
The Chookacabra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Ayaka only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Chookacabra jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Katlyn Chookagian pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Chookacabra is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Katlyn Chookagian burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The Chookacabra takes a break to breathe while holding Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marc Goddard sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Chookacabra.
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Round 5
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Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Ayaka looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Good front kick from The Chookacabra!
Ayaka stumbles backwards after that one!
Ayaka moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Ayaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
The Chookacabra sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka tries to grapple
The Chookacabra moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Chookacabra looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Ayaka and The Chookacabra circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Chookacabra steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
The Chookacabra misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Ayaka
who is bobbing and weaving.
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Katlyn Chookagian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Chookacabra grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ayaka struggles... Katlyn Chookagian is unable to take her down
Ayaka Hamasaki has punished The Chookacabra very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Ayaka pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Marc Goddard 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 Chookacabra.
Winner is Katlyn Chookagian by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 41/51 (80%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 1/22 (5%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Yeah, I guess so. Stamina, man…Both need it.
Katlyn Chookagian looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Katlyn Chookagian has fight Ayaka Hamasaki 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Katlyn Chookagian comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Ayaka Hamasaki comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Ayaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Ayaka Hamasaki pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka circles out and slips free of Katlyn Chookagian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Middle kick from The Chookacabra.
The kick just misses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka Hamasaki fires an unorthodox punch to The Chookacabra's torso
that hits its mark.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Ayaka's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The Chookacabra!
Some big punches are landing!
The Chookacabra grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Katlyn Chookagian
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra tries to move to full mount
The Chookacabra's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ayaka is locking that Triangle...
The Chookacabra struggles to free herself
Katlyn Chookagian cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts to trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki manages to switch to full guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra breaths deeply while on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around The Chookacabra
She succeeds!
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Chookacabra is trying to counter now!
The Chookacabra tries to launch a few punches to Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka is able to achieve closed guard and counter Katlyn Chookagian's punches.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Ayaka breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The Chookacabra pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The Chookacabra and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Chookacabra studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marc Goddard tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Chookacabra, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Chookacabra sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
The Chookacabra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Ayaka's thigh!
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Ayaka's left cheek.
Ayaka Hamasaki is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra goes down.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Ayaka's ribs.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
Deep breaths from Katlyn Chookagian who tries a hammer punch to Ayaka's ribs.
That hit Ayaka who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to Ayaka's body! She's holding her side
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She succeeds!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to posture up and open Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka is in closed guard... The Chookacabra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Katlyn Chookagian doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Chookacabra tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Chookacabra catch Ayaka Hamasaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Ayaka Hamasaki holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian 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.
Some nice shots from Katlyn Chookagian
miss their mark.
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Ayaka Hamasaki
The Chookacabra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki catches Katlyn Chookagian's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Ayaka.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Katlyn Chookagian holds Ayaka Hamasaki and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
The Chookacabra works on the ground with her fingers over Ayaka's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Marc Goddard didn't see that!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over The Chookacabra
Ayaka tries to escape from closed guard...
The Chookacabra waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ayaka Hamasaki! She is reversed and nor Katlyn Chookagian is on half guard!
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian passes momentarily but Ayaka Hamasaki regains half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to free her leg...
Katlyn Chookagian uses some of her skill by jumping out of Ayaka's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Katlyn Chookagian is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to show some ground skills
The Chookacabra uses her strength to keep The Chookacabra at a disadvantage
Marc Goddard 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.
Good front kick from The Chookacabra!
Ayaka stumbles backwards after that one!
Ayaka ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ayaka moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Ayaka Hamasaki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Ayaka Hamasaki gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
The Chookacabra and Ayaka circle around the center of the cage.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
The Chookacabra is connecting with a few punches
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Katlyn Chookagian
The Chookacabra counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Chookacabra launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ayaka stops that one with her ribs!
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ayaka Hamasaki! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Ayaka is holding Katlyn Chookagian's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Katlyn Chookagian
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
A solid combination from Katlyn Chookagian
connects with Ayaka.
There is a small laceration on Ayaka Hamasaki's Right cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some counter punches against Ayaka Hamasaki
land while she's on her bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
I think Ayaka Hamasaki needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Katlyn Chookagian tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Katlyn Chookagian looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Katlyn Chookagian slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Katlyn Chookagian rolls Ayaka Hamasaki to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The Chookacabra is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has The Chookacabra controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
The Chookacabra is unable to move under Ayaka control.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Chookacabra is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Katlyn Chookagian
that visibly pains Ayaka.
Solid shot from Katlyn Chookagian to the body.
Ayaka didn't like that.
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Ayaka to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Katlyn Chookagian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ayaka wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
The Chookacabra wants nothing of that and pushes Ayaka.
The Chookacabra tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from The Chookacabra
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra fires low kicks
punishing Ayaka's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
The Chookacabra throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Katlyn Chookagian's punches
Ayaka is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Chookacabra.
Katlyn Chookagian swings...
hard impact to Ayaka's face!
The Chookacabra studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Chookacabra won't budge, forcing Ayaka to pull guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Pitty-pat punches from The Chookacabra
They're bothering Ayaka even though they aren't hurting her.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra breaths deeply while on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Katlyn Chookagian uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ayaka Hamasaki struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Katlyn Chookagian is looking to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Ayaka
The Chookacabra sits over her knees and pushes away Ayaka's leg!
Katlyn Chookagian is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
The Chookacabra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marc Goddard 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Ayaka Hamasaki throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Ayaka only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Chookacabra jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Katlyn Chookagian pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Chookacabra is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Katlyn Chookagian burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
The Chookacabra takes a break to breathe while holding Ayaka Hamasaki.
Marc Goddard sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Chookacabra.
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Round 5
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Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Ayaka looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Ayaka Hamasaki attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Good front kick from The Chookacabra!
Ayaka stumbles backwards after that one!
Ayaka moves backwards and Katlyn Chookagian is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ayaka is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Ayaka jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
The Chookacabra sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka tries to grapple
The Chookacabra moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The Chookacabra looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Chookacabra moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Ayaka and The Chookacabra circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Chookacabra steps backwards away from Ayaka Hamasaki. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Chookacabra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
The Chookacabra misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good movement from Ayaka
who is bobbing and weaving.
Ayaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Katlyn Chookagian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The Chookacabra grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Ayaka struggles... Katlyn Chookagian is unable to take her down
Ayaka Hamasaki has punished The Chookacabra very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Ayaka pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Marc Goddard 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 Chookacabra.
Winner is Katlyn Chookagian by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 41/51 (80%)
Kicks 9/11 (82%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 1/22 (5%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Yeah, I guess so. Stamina, man…Both need it.
