MacFarlane vs. Hamasaki

Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ayaka Hamasaki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps back and jabs
Ayaka only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Ayaka blocks that. It was easy!
MacFarlane moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from MacFarlane
that goes awry.
MacFarlane is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka Hamasaki moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacFarlane pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Ayaka Hamasaki jumps back and jabs
MacFarlane only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ayaka Hamasaki takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka Hamasaki jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ayaka and MacFarlane circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from MacFarlane!
Ayaka blocks that kick with her leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
MacFarlane pushes Ayaka Hamasaki and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka tries to move to full mount
Ayaka succeeds
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in MacFarlane's eyes...
Ayaka is locking that armbar...
Ayaka is locking that armbar...
MacFarlane struggles to free herself
That armbar looks tight...
MacFarlane is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ayaka Hamasaki rolls Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ayaka is in rear mount over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
MacFarlane has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under MacFarlane control.
Ayaka is in rear mount over MacFarlane
Ayaka is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Ayaka is in rear mount over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her arm under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes up and slides Ayaka Hamasaki's arm over her chin.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to fight back!
MacFarlane has Ayaka controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Ayaka is unable to move under MacFarlane control.
Ayaka is in rear mount over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Ayaka's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.



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Round 2
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Ayaka Hamasaki slides her arm under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
MacFarlane struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes up and slides Ayaka Hamasaki's arm over her chin.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ayaka is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Terrible one sided match... MacFarlane was not ready to fight a fighter of Ayaka Hamasaki caliber.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane closed her guard around Ayaka Hamasaki.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Ayaka
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm and tries an armbar!
MacFarlane holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks MacFarlane's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ayaka Hamasaki.
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is measuring MacFarlane with her jab.
MacFarlane isn't fazed.
MacFarlane tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
MacFarlane launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka blocks.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacFarlane is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
MacFarlane tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
MacFarlane attempts a triangle from bottom! Ayaka Hamasaki slips out. MacFarlane quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Ayaka Hamasaki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ayaka Hamasaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from MacFarlane.
The kick just misses.
MacFarlane moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki checks the kick.
MacFarlane is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka moves forward and holds MacFarlane
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes Ayaka forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka circles out and slips free of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ayaka Hamasaki circles around MacFarlane
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
MacFarlane tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
MacFarlane switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ayaka struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries a kimura
MacFarlane breaks the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki hooks MacFarlane's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to kick Ayaka away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Ayaka
Ayaka tries to close her guard around MacFarlane
She succeeds!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Ayaka
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Ayaka tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Ayaka Hamasaki's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane passes momentarily but Ayaka Hamasaki regains full guard.
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from MacFarlane!
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks
Some counter punches against Ayaka Hamasaki
almost hit her as she moves away.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.



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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Ayaka is connecting with a few punches
Ayaka and MacFarlane circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Ayaka Hamasaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ayaka won't budge, forcing MacFarlane to pull guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Ayaka Hamasaki uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in London Stadium (London, England) is cheering her!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Ayaka Hamasaki in her guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
MacFarlane misses a step and Ayaka Hamasaki sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ayaka Hamasaki looks to mount Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
Ayaka Hamasaki slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to escape from the full mount...
Ayaka Hamasaki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Ayaka works on the ground with her fingers over MacFarlane's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Ayaka Hamasaki is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to show some ground skills
Ayaka uses her strength to keep Ayaka at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
MacFarlane is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
MacFarlane clumsily fails here and it's time for Ayaka Hamasaki to fight back!
Ayaka tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Ayaka is clinching with MacFarlane.
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ayaka circles out and slips free of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ayaka Hamasaki jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Ayaka steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
MacFarlane is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka tries to grapple
She puts MacFarlane in a double underhook!
Ayaka doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ayaka who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Ayaka blocks in time.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
MacFarlane wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Ayaka wants nothing of that and pushes MacFarlane.
MacFarlane moves forward looking for some action
Ayaka Hamasaki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Body kick by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane...
is blocked.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ayaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for MacFarlane, who walks calmly to her corner.



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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Ayaka is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki fakes a punch and launches herself over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Great move by Ayaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes away Ayaka trying to keep the fight at striking range
Ayaka doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ayaka goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ayaka Hamasaki gets the advantage
Hard blow to MacFarlane's mid-section, she seems hurt
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has punished Ayaka very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Ayaka moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to move to full guard
Ayaka Hamasaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ayaka struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Ayaka Hamasaki looks to counter!
Ayaka tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling MacFarlane from the side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:15 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
MacFarlane is holding Ayaka Hamasaki's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ayaka Hamasaki shows great balance while pushing away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ayaka grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets sloppy and Ayaka Hamasaki tries to take advantage...
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacFarlane is able to break the lock.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane tries to close her guard around Ayaka
She is not able to do it
Ayaka Hamasaki is in open guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ayaka Hamasaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ayaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ayaka is in open guard over MacFarlane... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacFarlane rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
MacFarlane launches a furious low kick!
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ayaka Hamasaki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Ayaka Hamasaki has to be confident that she won that round.



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Round 5
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MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks rather shattered.
Good front kick from MacFarlane!
Ayaka stumbles backwards after that one!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka Hamasaki goes with a looping right hand while Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps back and jabs
Ayaka seems staggered and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ayaka moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ayaka Hamasaki is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
MacFarlane moves backwards and Ayaka Hamasaki is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane catches Ayaka Hamasaki's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by MacFarlane.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Ayaka
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
MacFarlane breaks the closed guard of Ayaka Hamasaki and moves to half guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
MacFarlane tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
MacFarlane and Ayaka are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Ayaka Hamasaki...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Ayaka Hamasaki
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls her over and takes her back!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Ayaka
Ayaka has MacFarlane controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
MacFarlane is unable to move under Ayaka control.
Ayaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to fight back!
MacFarlane tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Ayaka! MacFarlane has one hook in and keeps working!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ayaka Hamasaki struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Ayaka with one hook in
Ayaka is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacFarlane tries to use some of her tricky moves but MacFarlane's is smart enough to counter her.
Ayaka misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws her leg over Ayaka Hamasaki's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's rear naked choke attempt!
Ayaka Hamasaki frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and ends up on top!
Ayaka Hamasaki is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
MacFarlane doesn't want to free her opponent and Ayaka continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to counter!
MacFarlane reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ayaka blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ayaka Hamasaki is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ayaka Hamasaki tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 London Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
MacFarlane throws a low kick
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ayaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Ayaka moves back and takes a deep 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 4:30 in the 5 round
MacFarlane throws a low kick
Ayaka Hamasaki blocks.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ayaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
MacFarlane is the winner of this round.

Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Majority decision

Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 1/11 (9%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/11 (9%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 47,78
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 604 s

Statistics: Ayaka Hamasaki
Punches 11/25 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 320,5
Clinch Damage 8,67
Ground Damage 161,33
Time on the ground 604 s

MacFarlane?…Huh? Any hypotheses on why MacFarlane?