Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2024 2:29:05 GMT -5
Hisae Watanabe looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Liz Carmouche glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Watanabe is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Watanabe and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe looks to be in very good shape.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Carmouche's thigh!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Watanabe ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Nice punch by Hisae Watanabe
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Carmouche's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Liz Carmouche! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Carmouche's ribs hard
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Middle kick from Watanabe.
Carmouche receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Carmouche's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight too!
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Liz Carmouche throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Carmouche's thigh!
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Carmouche moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
surprises Carmouche!
Carmouche's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche looks rather shattered.
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Watanabe
that lands on Liz Carmouche's leg.
Hisae Watanabe and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Hisae Watanabe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe tries to grapple
She puts Carmouche in a double underhook!
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
that stun Carmouche.
Carmouche's Chin is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
Carmouche seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Nice punches from Hisae Watanabe.
Carmouche staggers backwards. Watanabe wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carmouche has a small cut in her Nose
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carmouche's chin
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Hisae Watanabe
Good shot! Carmouche has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Carmouche.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Carmouche staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Carmouche staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Watanabe is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe has seen better days.
Hisae Watanabe and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Carmouche seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Carmouche tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hisae Watanabe doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Watanabe.
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Round 4
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Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe swings and Carmouche has to retreat
Liz Carmouche and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Liz Carmouche fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carmouche and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche steps forward
Hisae Watanabe catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Carmouche's jaw!
Carmouche's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Hisae Watanabe takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Carmouche!
Watanabe blocks with confidence
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The two exchange wildly
Watanabe is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Hisae Watanabe moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
surprises Carmouche!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Watanabe is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Quick hook by Hisae Watanabe
Good shot! Carmouche has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche circles around Watanabe
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Carmouche.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering her!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe looks to pass to mount...
Watanabe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Liz Carmouche down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls her over and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche has given her back to Hisae Watanabe who is trying to get one hook in!
Hisae Watanabe has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Watanabe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Liz Carmouche's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Watanabe tries to use some of her tricky moves but Watanabe's is smart enough to counter her.
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Hisae Watanabe positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls her over and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche
Watanabe tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carmouche! Watanabe has one hook in and keeps working!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Carmouche tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Watanabe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe blocks those punches
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Watanabe tries to use some of her tricky moves but Watanabe's is smart enough to counter her.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Hisae Watanabe.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 53/65 (82%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 0/23 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/18 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Hisae took over this fight early then coasted on nothing for the last 3 rounds. Carmouche was too tired to accomplish anything in that time, and had a pretty depleted heath bar to boot.
Liz Carmouche glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Watanabe is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Watanabe and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe looks to be in very good shape.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe attempts a sweep single...
Liz Carmouche was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Carmouche's thigh!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Watanabe ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Nice punch by Hisae Watanabe
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Carmouche's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Liz Carmouche! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hisae Watanabe tries a hook to the body
and hits Carmouche's ribs hard
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Carmouche is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Middle kick from Watanabe.
Carmouche receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Carmouche grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Liz Carmouche is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Carmouche's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight too!
Liz Carmouche closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Liz Carmouche throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Carmouche's thigh!
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Carmouche moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Watanabe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Liz Carmouche's punches
Carmouche is on the receiving end of a great combo by Watanabe.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
surprises Carmouche!
Carmouche's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche looks rather shattered.
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Watanabe
that lands on Liz Carmouche's leg.
Hisae Watanabe and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Watanabe launches a furious low kick!
Carmouche receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Hisae Watanabe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Hisae Watanabe looks to counter!
Watanabe tries to grapple
She puts Carmouche in a double underhook!
Hisae Watanabe pushes away Carmouche trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carmouche stumbles backwards and Hisae Watanabe circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Some nice shots from Hisae Watanabe
that stun Carmouche.
Carmouche's Chin is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Liz Carmouche jumps back and jabs
Carmouche seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Nice punches from Hisae Watanabe.
Carmouche staggers backwards. Watanabe wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carmouche has a small cut in her Nose
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carmouche's chin
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Hisae Watanabe
Good shot! Carmouche has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Carmouche.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Carmouche staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Hisae Watanabe has left Carmouche staggered! Hisae Watanabe should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Watanabe is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Watanabe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Liz Carmouche attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hisae Watanabe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe has seen better days.
Hisae Watanabe and Carmouche engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Carmouche seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Carmouche tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hisae Watanabe doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Watanabe.
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Round 4
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Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Hisae Watanabe swings and Carmouche has to retreat
Liz Carmouche and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Hisae Watanabe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Liz Carmouche fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Carmouche and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Solid low kick from Hisae Watanabe.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Carmouche steps forward
Hisae Watanabe catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Liz Carmouche is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Liz Carmouche tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Watanabe moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche fires an unorthodox punch to Watanabe's torso
that goes wide.
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Watanabe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Carmouche's jaw!
Carmouche's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carmouche is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Liz Carmouche
Carmouche decides to launch some tentative punches
Hisae Watanabe takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Carmouche!
Watanabe blocks with confidence
Carmouche clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
The two exchange wildly
Watanabe is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Hisae Watanabe moves aside looking for a counter...
A right hand from Hisae Watanabe
surprises Carmouche!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Watanabe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Watanabe steps backwards away from Liz Carmouche. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Watanabe is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Quick hook by Hisae Watanabe
Good shot! Carmouche has reasons to be worried.
Carmouche's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hisae Watanabe was tooling Liz Carmouche for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Liz Carmouche lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Liz Carmouche circles around Watanabe
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Watanabe and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Carmouche.
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Liz Carmouche tries to bring the fight to the ground
Watanabe won't budge, forcing Carmouche to pull guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe breaths deeply while on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Carmouche
Watanabe 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering her!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Hisae Watanabe looks to pass to mount...
Watanabe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hisae Watanabe pushes Liz Carmouche down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls her over and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche has given her back to Hisae Watanabe who is trying to get one hook in!
Hisae Watanabe has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Watanabe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Liz Carmouche's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Watanabe tries to use some of her tricky moves but Watanabe's is smart enough to counter her.
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Hisae Watanabe positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Carmouche's abdomen
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Terrible one sided match... Carmouche was not ready to fight a fighter of Hisae Watanabe caliber.
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls her over and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche
Watanabe tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carmouche! Watanabe has one hook in and keeps working!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Carmouche tries to stand up!
Watanabe doesn't allow her!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with one hook in
Watanabe has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carmouche.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe blocks those punches
Watanabe is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Carmouche is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Watanabe tries to use some of her tricky moves but Watanabe's is smart enough to counter her.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hisae Watanabe is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Watanabe pushes Liz Carmouche and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Hisae Watanabe.
Winner is Hisae Watanabe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 53/65 (82%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 0/23 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/18 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 224 s
Hisae took over this fight early then coasted on nothing for the last 3 rounds. Carmouche was too tired to accomplish anything in that time, and had a pretty depleted heath bar to boot.
