Post by The Sandman on Apr 25, 2021 1:42:56 GMT -5
Carmouche enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Liz Carmouche looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Miku Matsumoto 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Liz Carmouche and Miku Matsumoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche breaths deeply while on the ground
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Good looking punches from Liz Carmouche on the ground
deflected by Matsumoto.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Liz Carmouche breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Liz Carmouche
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Matsumoto's guard.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carmouche tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's defense
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Liz Carmouche slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Liz Carmouche slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Carmouche open guard now
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Carmouche, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Carmouche is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Miku Matsumoto put Carmouche in half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to free her leg...
Liz Carmouche uses some of her skill by jumping out of Matsumoto's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Carmouche waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! She is reversed and nor Liz Carmouche is on half guard!
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches Matsumoto.
Good job by Matsumoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Liz Carmouche shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Liz Carmouche breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Liz Carmouche sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche leans forwards and tries to grapple with Matsumoto
Carmouche shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carmouche circles out and slips free of Miku Matsumoto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche creates enough space to control Miku Matsumoto's leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Deep breaths from Miku Matsumoto who tries a hammer punch to Carmouche's ribs.
That hit Carmouche who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto launches a few weak punches
Carmouche blocks them effectively.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount
Carmouche's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
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 3
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Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Matsumoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Matsumoto's side.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Liz Carmouche's guard...
Carmouche doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Carmouche's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carmouche won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Liz Carmouche forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
I think Liz Carmouche needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Carmouche is taking this opportunity to rest.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground
Liz Carmouche moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Matsumoto's face!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given her back to Liz Carmouche who is trying to get one hook in!
Liz Carmouche has one hook in!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carmouche's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carmouche's is smart enough to counter her.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Matsumoto's face!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Miku Matsumoto looks rather shattered.
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Carmouche 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
I think Miku Matsumoto needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls her over and takes her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Carmouche and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
A punch from Liz Carmouche
grazes Matsumoto's left cheek.
Low kick by Miku Matsumoto to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Carmouche
who is bobbing and weaving.
Liz Carmouche has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Carmouche's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carmouche.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Liz Carmouche's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches Matsumoto.
Good job by Matsumoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Matsumoto misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche tries to open up Miku Matsumoto's defense faking a few punches.
Miku Matsumoto wraps her arms around Carmouche's arms and counters the punches.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Carmouche continues in closed guard
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Liz Carmouche who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carmouche is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Liz Carmouche circles to get the center of the cage
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carmouche pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Carmouche wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto wants nothing of that and pushes Carmouche.
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carmouche moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Carmouche blocks with confidence
Matsumoto misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Carmouche who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Liz Carmouche pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Liz Carmouche circles to get the center of the cage
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Carmouche.
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/24 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/13 (15%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 719 s
It was one of those stamina fights.
Liz Carmouche looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Miku Matsumoto 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Liz Carmouche and Miku Matsumoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche breaths deeply while on the ground
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Good looking punches from Liz Carmouche on the ground
deflected by Matsumoto.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Liz Carmouche breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Liz Carmouche
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Carmouche blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Matsumoto's guard.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carmouche tries to launch a few punches to Miku Matsumoto
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Matsumoto's defense
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Liz Carmouche slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Liz Carmouche slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miku Matsumoto is in Carmouche open guard now
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto tries to escape from the closed guard
Matsumoto succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Carmouche
Carmouche tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering her!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Carmouche, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Carmouche is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Miku Matsumoto put Carmouche in half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to free her leg...
Liz Carmouche uses some of her skill by jumping out of Matsumoto's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to better her position on the ground...
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto tries to escape from closed guard...
Carmouche waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miku Matsumoto! She is reversed and nor Liz Carmouche is on half guard!
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches Matsumoto.
Good job by Matsumoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Liz Carmouche shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Liz Carmouche breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Liz Carmouche sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Carmouche tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Liz Carmouche leans forwards and tries to grapple with Matsumoto
Carmouche shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Liz Carmouche tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carmouche circles out and slips free of Miku Matsumoto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Liz Carmouche!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Liz Carmouche creates enough space to control Miku Matsumoto's leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche attempts to move to full guard
Liz Carmouche manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Liz Carmouche has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Carmouche
Miku Matsumoto isolates Liz Carmouche's left arm looking for an armbar...
Liz Carmouche manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Miku Matsumoto lost her dominant position.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Deep breaths from Miku Matsumoto who tries a hammer punch to Carmouche's ribs.
That hit Carmouche who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto launches a few weak punches
Carmouche blocks them effectively.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She is not able to do it
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount
Carmouche's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Carmouche looks to work from half guard.
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 3
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Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche measures the resilience of Matsumoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Matsumoto's side.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Carmouche
Matsumoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Liz Carmouche's guard...
Carmouche doesn't want to free her opponent and Matsumoto continues in closed guard
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Carmouche's guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carmouche won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Liz Carmouche forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
I think Liz Carmouche needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Carmouche is taking this opportunity to rest.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche moves on the ground
Liz Carmouche moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Liz Carmouche slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Liz Carmouche doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Carmouche controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carmouche is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Liz Carmouche to fight back!
Liz Carmouche fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Matsumoto's face!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given her back to Liz Carmouche who is trying to get one hook in!
Liz Carmouche has one hook in!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carmouche's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Carmouche tries to use some of her tricky moves but Carmouche's is smart enough to counter her.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Matsumoto's face!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Miku Matsumoto looks rather shattered.
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Carmouche 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Liz Carmouche has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
I think Miku Matsumoto needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Liz Carmouche in her guard.
Liz Carmouche keeps control and remains in side mount.
Liz Carmouche is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Liz Carmouche rolls her over and takes her back!
Carmouche is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Carmouche and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
A punch from Liz Carmouche
grazes Matsumoto's left cheek.
Low kick by Miku Matsumoto to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Carmouche
who is bobbing and weaving.
Liz Carmouche has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matsumoto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Carmouche's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Carmouche.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Liz Carmouche's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Liz Carmouche aggressively and repeatedly punches Matsumoto.
Good job by Matsumoto blocking and slipping the blows.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Matsumoto misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Carmouche tries to open up Miku Matsumoto's defense faking a few punches.
Miku Matsumoto wraps her arms around Carmouche's arms and counters the punches.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Carmouche continues in closed guard
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Carmouche is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Liz Carmouche uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carmouche struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Liz Carmouche who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Carmouche is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Liz Carmouche pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Liz Carmouche circles to get the center of the cage
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Carmouche is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto is holding Liz Carmouche's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Liz Carmouche shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Carmouche pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Liz Carmouche looks to counter!
Carmouche wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Matsumoto wants nothing of that and pushes Carmouche.
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carmouche moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Matsumoto slips out of danger.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Tremendous strikes from Matsumoto!
Carmouche blocks with confidence
Matsumoto misses a step and Liz Carmouche sees an opportunity to counter her!
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Liz Carmouche tries to take advantage...
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Carmouche who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Liz Carmouche pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Liz Carmouche circles to get the center of the cage
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Carmouche.
Winner is Liz Carmouche by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/24 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 719 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/13 (15%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 719 s
It was one of those stamina fights.
