Yamanaka vs. Holm

Ferocious staredown by Roku while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Holly Holm is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Hiroko Yamanaka has fight Holly Holm 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Roku and Holms on Holms move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Holly Holm fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Hiroko Yamanaka! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Holms on Holms steps forward
Roku feints.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Hiroko Yamanaka
that forces Holms on Holms to try and defend better.
Holms on Holms throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Roku
grazes the chin of Holms on Holms.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Holms on Holms engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Holms on Holms engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Holly Holm fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Holly Holm moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Holms on Holms studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hiroko Yamanaka leans forwards and tries to grapple with Holms on Holms
Roku shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Holly Holm pushes away Roku trying to keep the fight at striking range
Roku doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Holly Holm
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Holms on Holms trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holms on Holms doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hiroko Yamanaka
Holms on Holms doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hiroko Yamanaka embrace and tries to move away...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Holms on Holms forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Holly Holm launches a knee towards Hiroko Yamanaka's left tight
That knee found her way.
The fighters are clinching.
Hiroko Yamanaka is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Holly Holm who tries to take adventage of her opponent's mistakes.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Roku pushes Holly Holm and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Solid jabs from Holly Holm.
Roku defends.
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Holms on Holms launches a furious low kick!
Roku receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Holly Holm launches a body shot
Roku dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Holms on Holms has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Holms on Holms launches a furious low kick!
Hiroko Yamanaka blocks
Holly Holm tries a high kick!
Roku blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Solid low kick from Holly Holm.
Roku deflects it.
Holly Holm is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Holms on Holms steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Holly Holm
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Holly Holm tries a middle kick
Hiroko Yamanaka blocks and steps away.
Roku tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Roku is holding Holly Holm's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Roku.



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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Holms on Holms throws a low kick
Hiroko Yamanaka blocks.
Roku is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Holly Holm
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates Holly Holm's right arm looking for an armbar...
Holly Holm manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Hiroko Yamanaka lost her dominant position.
Holly Holm is in open guard over Roku
Holms on Holms moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Holly Holm is in open guard over Roku
Holms on Holms tries to improve position.
Roku adjusts and closes her guard.
Holms on Holms clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Roku tries to close her guard around Holms on Holms
She succeeds!
Holly Holm is in closed guard over Roku
Holly Holm tries to better her position on the ground...
Roku holds Holly Holm's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Holly Holm is in closed guard over Roku
Holly Holm is looking to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Holly Holm is in closed guard over Roku
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Holly Holm.
Roku deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Roku goes to the body...
She punishes Holms on Holms's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Holms on Holms moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Every time Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to get inside
Holms on Holms misses with a low kick.
A left hook from Roku
grazes the chin of Holms on Holms.
There is a small laceration on Holly Holm's Chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Roku moves backwards and Holly Holm is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
surprises Holms on Holms!
Roku decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
surprises Holms on Holms!
Hiroko Yamanaka moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Holms on Holms's right thigh
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Holly Holm fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Roku is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Holms on Holms's thigh
Hiroko Yamanaka goes with a looping right hand while Holly Holm jumps back and jabs
Holms on Holms seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Holly Holm paws at Roku.
Roku answers with solid punches!
Holms on Holms's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hiroko Yamanaka is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Holms on Holms staggers backwards. Roku wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Holms on Holms has a small cut in her Forehead
Holly Holm is a bloody mess!
Roku moves backwards and Holly Holm is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
You can see Holms on Holms's blood making stains in the mat.
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Holms on Holms doesn't stop bleeding.
Roku looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Holly Holm's punches
Holms on Holms is on the receiving end of a great combo by Roku.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Roku is the winner of this round.



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Round 3
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Hiroko Yamanaka and Holms on Holms engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hiroko Yamanaka is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Holly Holm is a bloody mess!
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Holms on Holms's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
That punishment by Hiroko Yamanaka has left Holms on Holms staggered! Hiroko Yamanaka should try push forward now and finish this!
Shovel hook by Hiroko Yamanaka
tags Holms on Holms.
There is a small laceration on Holly Holm's Chin
Holly Holm seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hiroko Yamanaka!
Holms on Holms doesn't stop bleeding.
Roku moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Holms on Holms with a double overhooks!
Holms on Holms doesn't stop bleeding.
Hiroko Yamanaka throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Holly Holm's Nose
That punishment by Hiroko Yamanaka has left Holms on Holms staggered! Hiroko Yamanaka should try push forward now and finish this!
You can see Holms on Holms's blood making stains in the mat.
Roku studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Holms on Holms seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Crisp uppercut by Roku followed by a hard jab
Holly Holm stumbles back.
That punishment by Hiroko Yamanaka has left Holms on Holms staggered! Hiroko Yamanaka should try push forward now and finish this!
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
makes Holms on Holms stumble back!
Holly Holm is a bloody mess!
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Holms on Holms fell like she got shot! This is over!

Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by KO (Punch) at 1:37 Round 3

Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 46/58 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 67 s

Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 3/12 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 67 s

Absolutely crushing.