Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 8:47:16 GMT -5
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Ferocious staredown by Andrade while Marc Goddard recites the rules.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has fight Jessica Andrade 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Andrade defends.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
ILM seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
ILM is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Andrade tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to close the guard.
Andrade put Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
Andrade launches a few weak punches
ILM blocks them effectively.
Andrade clumsily fails here and it's time for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to fight back!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is looking to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Andrade's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Jessica Andrade...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Jessica Andrade is in ILM open guard now
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Andrade tries to move to full mount
Andrade succeeds
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Andrade controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Andrade's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
ILM tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Body shots by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade covers up.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM catch Jessica Andrade's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Andrade holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Andrade launches a few weak punches
ILM blocks them effectively.
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Some big punches are landing!
Jessica Andrade moves forward looking for some grappling action
Andrade has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Andrade is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Andrade tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
ILM is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to control Jessica Andrade in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
ILM pushes the back of Jessica Andrade's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Jessica Andrade pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Andrade
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrade tries to breaks Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Andrade doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Marc Goddard separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from ILM
who is bobbing and weaving.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a hook to the body
and hits Andrade's ribs hard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Andrade was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrade launches a hook to the body
Bang! ILM stops that one with her ribs!
ILM ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jessica Andrade
ILM is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Andrade misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Jessica Andrade's Right cheek
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Andrade didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Andrade's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade launches a kick
ILM checks it and keeps distance.
Andrade fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade tries to escape from the closed guard
Andrade succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Andrade tries to move to full mount
Andrade's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane paws at Andrade.
Andrade swings ineffectively.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Andrade blocks that. It was easy!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jessica Andrade attempts to cut off ILM with punches
ILM reels from the strikes.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Andrade with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM fires low kicks
punishing Andrade's legs repeatedly.
Jessica Andrade seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has left Andrade staggered! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane should try push forward now and finish this!
Every time Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to get inside
Andrade misses with a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane launches a body shot
Andrade dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
Deep breaths from Jessica Andrade who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
That hit ILM who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around ILM
She succeeds!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
Andrade holds Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
ILM is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
ILM tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Jessica Andrade gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
ILM is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Andrade controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Jessica Andrade isolates Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Jessica Andrade passes momentarily but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane regains half guard.
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jessica Andrade
are blocked by ILM.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Jessica Andrade.
ILM defends.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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ILM launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Andrade has a small cut in her Left cheek
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's punches
Andrade is on the receiving end of a great combo by ILM.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
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 ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering her!
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade is cooling the fight on the ground
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Andrade seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
ILM fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Andrade didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
ILM tries to move to full mount
ILM succeeds
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Jessica Andrade to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade
ILM and Andrade are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
ILM tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Andrade! ILM has one hook in and keeps working!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with one hook in
ILM has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Andrade.
Nicely done! ILM now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with two hooks in
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with two hooks in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws her leg over Jessica Andrade's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's rear naked choke attempt!
Jessica Andrade frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
ILM goes for an armbar!
Jessica Andrade breaks the lock and pushes away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Marc Goddard 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Andrade with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Jessica Andrade
gets deflected.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Andrade is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
ILM decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. ILM moves back and takes a deep breath.
ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
that stun Andrade.
Andrade showing excellent timing, blasts Ilima-Lei MacFarlane with a right hand.
ILM steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM launches a hook to the body
Jessica Andrade moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
Crushing shot to Andrade's body! She's holding her side
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
ILM is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
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 ILM is on the ground on her back
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
ILM climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
ILM looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Andrade's punches
ILM measures the resilience of Andrade's chin with an uppercut while Andrade lands some great crosses.
ILM moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
glances off ILM's arms.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade is swinging for the fences!
ILM backpedals and creates space. Jessica Andrade is asking her if she is going to fight!
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM pushes Jessica Andrade and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Andrade moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade launches a hook to the body
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves aside looking for a counter...
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Split decision
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 18/42 (43%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 560 s
The women at all of the levels feel so evenly matched. Jesus. We need to blur the lines between the levels and make more, new, exciting matchups, because I feel like we get these fights, or squash fights when someone finally fights outside of their bracket.
Ferocious staredown by Andrade while Marc Goddard recites the rules.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has fight Jessica Andrade 2 times. She has lost 2 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Andrade defends.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
ILM seems staggered and Jessica Andrade runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
ILM is holding Jessica Andrade's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Andrade loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Andrade tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to close the guard.
Andrade put Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in closed guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
Andrade launches a few weak punches
ILM blocks them effectively.
Andrade clumsily fails here and it's time for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to fight back!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is looking to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Andrade's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Jessica Andrade...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Jessica Andrade is in ILM open guard now
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Andrade tries to move to full mount
Andrade succeeds
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Andrade controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Andrade's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
ILM tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Body shots by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade covers up.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM catch Jessica Andrade's left arm and tries a kimura
Jessica Andrade holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Andrade is trying to counter now!
Andrade launches a few weak punches
ILM blocks them effectively.
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Some big punches are landing!
Jessica Andrade moves forward looking for some grappling action
Andrade has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Andrade is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jessica Andrade tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
ILM is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to control Jessica Andrade in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
ILM pushes the back of Jessica Andrade's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Jessica Andrade pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Jessica Andrade
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Andrade tries to breaks Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Andrade doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Marc Goddard separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from ILM
who is bobbing and weaving.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries a hook to the body
and hits Andrade's ribs hard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Andrade was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrade launches a hook to the body
Bang! ILM stops that one with her ribs!
ILM ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jessica Andrade
ILM is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Andrade misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Jessica Andrade's Right cheek
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Andrade didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Andrade's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade launches a kick
ILM checks it and keeps distance.
Andrade fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Andrade's arm and tries an armbar!
Andrade holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Andrade's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade breaths deeply while on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade tries to escape from the closed guard
Andrade succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
Andrade tries to move to full mount
Andrade's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane paws at Andrade.
Andrade swings ineffectively.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Andrade blocks that. It was easy!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jessica Andrade takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jessica Andrade attempts to cut off ILM with punches
ILM reels from the strikes.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Andrade with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM fires low kicks
punishing Andrade's legs repeatedly.
Jessica Andrade seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has left Andrade staggered! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane should try push forward now and finish this!
Every time Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to get inside
Andrade misses with a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane launches a body shot
Andrade dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
Deep breaths from Jessica Andrade who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
That hit ILM who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
Andrade tries to close her guard around ILM
She succeeds!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
Andrade holds Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
ILM is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
ILM tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Jessica Andrade's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Jessica Andrade
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jessica Andrade.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Jessica Andrade gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Andrade
ILM is in closed guard... Andrade tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Andrade tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jessica Andrade controls the situation despite Ilima-Lei MacFarlane efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Jessica Andrade isolates Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
ILM is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Jessica Andrade pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane down and prevents her attempts to escape
Jessica Andrade is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
ILM tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jessica Andrade is in half guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Jessica Andrade passes momentarily but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane regains half guard.
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
A bunch of leg kicks from Jessica Andrade
are blocked by ILM.
Jessica Andrade gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Andrade is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Jessica Andrade.
ILM defends.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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ILM launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Andrade has a small cut in her Left cheek
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Andrade looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's punches
Andrade is on the receiving end of a great combo by ILM.
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
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 ILM
Jessica Andrade tries to pass to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jessica Andrade is in open guard over ILM
ILM tries to close her guard around Andrade
She succeeds!
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering her!
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Andrade is in side mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to trap Jessica Andrade in her guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Jessica Andrade is cooling the fight on the ground
Marc Goddard 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Andrade fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane goes with a looping right hand while Jessica Andrade jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Andrade seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
ILM fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jessica Andrade didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
ILM tries to move to full mount
ILM succeeds
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Jessica Andrade to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade
ILM and Andrade are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
ILM tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Andrade! ILM has one hook in and keeps working!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with one hook in
ILM has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Andrade.
Nicely done! ILM now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with two hooks in
Andrade is taking this opportunity to rest.
ILM is in rear mount over Andrade with two hooks in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws her leg over Jessica Andrade's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's rear naked choke attempt!
Jessica Andrade frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is in closed guard over ILM
Andrade is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Andrade!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Jessica Andrade
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
ILM goes for an armbar!
Jessica Andrade breaks the lock and pushes away Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Marc Goddard 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Andrade with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jessica Andrade is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Jessica Andrade
gets deflected.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Andrade is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
ILM decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. ILM moves back and takes a deep breath.
ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
that stun Andrade.
Andrade showing excellent timing, blasts Ilima-Lei MacFarlane with a right hand.
ILM steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM launches a hook to the body
Jessica Andrade moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
Crushing shot to Andrade's body! She's holding her side
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Andrade
ILM is in open guard over Andrade... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
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 ILM is on the ground on her back
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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
ILM climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
ILM looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jessica Andrade's punches
ILM measures the resilience of Andrade's chin with an uppercut while Andrade lands some great crosses.
ILM moves backwards and Jessica Andrade is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Jessica Andrade
glances off ILM's arms.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
ILM and Andrade circle around the center of the cage.
Andrade is swinging for the fences!
ILM backpedals and creates space. Jessica Andrade is asking her if she is going to fight!
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from ILM!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM pushes Jessica Andrade and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Andrade moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Andrade launches a hook to the body
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves aside looking for a counter...
Andrade studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Split decision
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Jessica Andrade
Punches 18/42 (43%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/7 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 560 s
The women at all of the levels feel so evenly matched. Jesus. We need to blur the lines between the levels and make more, new, exciting matchups, because I feel like we get these fights, or squash fights when someone finally fights outside of their bracket.
