Post by The Sandman on May 5, 2021 23:00:19 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Hisae Watanabe chants all around the place!
Rose Namajunas is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Hisae Watanabe looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Namajunas and Watanabe move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rose Namajunas!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Pitty-pat punches from Watanabe
They're bothering Namajunas even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls Rose Namajunas to her stomach and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has given her back to Hisae Watanabe who is trying to get one hook in!
Hisae Watanabe has one hook in!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas 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 Namajunas.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Namajunas, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Watanabe moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Namajunas!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Rose Namajunas's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Namajunas!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Rose Namajunas's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Namajunas, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Namajunas is holding her opponent arms defending well.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Rose Namajunas to fight back!
Namajunas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Namajunas holds Hisae Watanabe's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Watanabe waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rose Namajunas! She is reversed and nor Hisae Watanabe is on half guard!
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe pushes Namajunas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Watanabe who is in full mount! Namajunas is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Watanabe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hisae Watanabe controls the situation despite Rose Namajunas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Watanabe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Watanabe tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Watanabe controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Watanabe is unable to move under Namajunas control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas is in Watanabe open guard now
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She is not able to do it
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is getting frustrated here.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe can't prevent her opponent from passing. Namajunas looks to work from half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is cooling the fight on the ground
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas isolates Hisae Watanabe's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hisae Watanabe manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Watanabe
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Hard blow to Watanabe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Watanabe leans and gets Rose Namajunas's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Watanabe is trying to counter now!
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Namajunas blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Watanabe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Namajunas's ribs.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg...
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Namajunas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Watanabe is covering herself! Namajunas tries to force the situation and Watanabe clumsily gives her back!
Namajunas is in rear mount over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to get her arm under Hisae Watanabe's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Hisae Watanabe's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Hisae Watanabe easily defends the attempt.
Namajunas is in rear mount over Watanabe
Namajunas is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows Watanabe time to recover... 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Namajunas steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rose Namajunas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Hisae Watanabe's Left cheek
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg...
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas isolates Hisae Watanabe's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hisae Watanabe manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Watanabe tries to improve position.
Namajunas adjusts and closes her guard.
Namajunas is trying to counter now!
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Watanabe
She succeeds!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Watanabe struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Namajunas sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Rose Namajunas who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Namajunas doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Namajunas who put distance between them
Hisae Watanabe tries a middle kick
Rose Namajunas blocks and steps away.
Watanabe misses a step and Rose Namajunas sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to escape from the closed guard
Namajunas succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to move to full mount
Namajunas succeeds
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Namajunas suddenly holds Hisae Watanabe's arm and tries an armbar!
Watanabe can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rose Namajunas!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Watanabe tries to escape from the closed guard
Hisae Watanabe any adventage in the ground.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Hisae Watanabe gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe tries to free her leg
Hisae Watanabe uses some of her skill by jumping out of Namajunas's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Watanabe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rose Namajunas is not able to stop Namajunas ground skills and Hisae Watanabe moves to side mount!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Rose Namajunas put Watanabe in half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to close the guard.
Namajunas put Hisae Watanabe in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Watanabe struggles on the ground and tries to break Rose Namajunas's guard...
Hisae Watanabe is in Namajunas open guard now
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Hisae Watanabe slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hisae Watanabe slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Rose Namajunas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Watanabe tries to escape from the full mount...
Rose Namajunas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Deep breaths from Hisae Watanabe who tries a hammer punch to Namajunas's ribs.
Namajunas blocks those punches
Namajunas tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Rose Namajunas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Rose Namajunas in her guard...
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Namajunas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hisae Watanabe's arm and tries an armbar!
Watanabe holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Watanabe's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Rose Namajunas.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Hisae Watanabe.
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Round 4
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Hisae Watanabe looks rather shattered.
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Several good body shots
land on Namajunas.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rose Namajunas closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Watanabe
that lands on Rose Namajunas's leg.
Namajunas hyper-extended her leg
Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Watanabe blocks with confidence
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Namajunas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Namajunas's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rose Namajunas fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Namajunas pushes Hisae Watanabe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rose Namajunas!
Watanabe ducks under...
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Namajunas's knee!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Watanabe is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Rose Namajunas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Namajunas throws a body kick.
Blocked by Watanabe.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Watanabe pushes Rose Namajunas and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Namajunas and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Rose Namajunas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Watanabe and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Rose Namajunas jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Namajunas.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Namajunas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Nice punch by Hisae Watanabe
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas tries a hook to the body
but Watanabe manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe is fading quickly.
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Namajunas to try and defend better.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Namajunas moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Namajunas's thigh!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Namajunas's thigh!
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe answers with solid punches!
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Namajunas and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
I think Rose Namajunas needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Rose Namajunas fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Namajunas stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Rose Namajunas by Split decision
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/21 (29%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 20/27 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
…this whole card gonna be stamina-fights? Upgrade your depth-fighters stamina, people.
Rose Namajunas is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Hisae Watanabe looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Namajunas and Watanabe move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is in closed guard... Watanabe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rose Namajunas!
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Pitty-pat punches from Watanabe
They're bothering Namajunas even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe rolls Rose Namajunas to her stomach and takes her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has given her back to Hisae Watanabe who is trying to get one hook in!
Hisae Watanabe has one hook in!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas 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 Namajunas.
Nicely done! Watanabe now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Namajunas, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Watanabe moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Namajunas!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Rose Namajunas's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Namajunas!
Watanabe has one of her arm over Rose Namajunas's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas with two hooks in
Watanabe is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Namajunas, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Namajunas is holding her opponent arms defending well.
Watanabe clumsily fails here and it's time for Rose Namajunas to fight back!
Namajunas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Namajunas holds Hisae Watanabe's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Watanabe waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rose Namajunas! She is reversed and nor Hisae Watanabe is on half guard!
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe pushes Namajunas's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Watanabe who is in full mount! Namajunas is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Watanabe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hisae Watanabe controls the situation despite Rose Namajunas efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hisae Watanabe is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Watanabe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Namajunas is covering herself! Watanabe tries to force the situation and Namajunas clumsily gives her back!
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe is cooling the fight on the ground
Watanabe is in rear mount over Namajunas
Namajunas has Watanabe controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Watanabe is unable to move under Namajunas control.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas struggles on the ground and tries to break Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas is in Watanabe open guard now
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She is not able to do it
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is getting frustrated here.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass to half guard...
Hisae Watanabe can't prevent her opponent from passing. Namajunas looks to work from half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is cooling the fight on the ground
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas isolates Hisae Watanabe's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hisae Watanabe manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Watanabe
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hisae Watanabe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Namajunas into her guard.
Hard blow to Watanabe's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Watanabe leans and gets Rose Namajunas's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Watanabe is trying to counter now!
Hisae Watanabe isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Namajunas blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Watanabe's guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Watanabe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Namajunas's ribs.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg...
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to trap Rose Namajunas in her guard.
Hisae Watanabe manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Namajunas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Watanabe is covering herself! Namajunas tries to force the situation and Watanabe clumsily gives her back!
Namajunas is in rear mount over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to get her arm under Hisae Watanabe's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Hisae Watanabe's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Hisae Watanabe easily defends the attempt.
Namajunas is in rear mount over Watanabe
Namajunas is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows Watanabe time to recover... 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Namajunas steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas and Watanabe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rose Namajunas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Hisae Watanabe's Left cheek
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hisae Watanabe didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas tries to free her leg...
Rose Namajunas uses some of her skill by jumping out of Watanabe's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Hisae Watanabe takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is looking to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas goes for an americana!
Watanabe breaks free.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas isolates Hisae Watanabe's right arm looking for an armbar...
Hisae Watanabe manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Rose Namajunas lost her dominant position.
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Watanabe tries to improve position.
Namajunas adjusts and closes her guard.
Namajunas is trying to counter now!
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Watanabe
She succeeds!
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Watanabe struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Watanabe jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Namajunas sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Watanabe, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Rose Namajunas who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Namajunas doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hisae Watanabe embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Namajunas who put distance between them
Hisae Watanabe tries a middle kick
Rose Namajunas blocks and steps away.
Watanabe misses a step and Rose Namajunas sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Watanabe is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Watanabe tries to close her guard around Namajunas
She succeeds!
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Watanabe's ribs.
Watanabe is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Watanabe
Rose Namajunas tries to pass Hisae Watanabe's guard...
Rose Namajunas passes momentarily but Hisae Watanabe sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to escape from the closed guard
Namajunas succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Rose Namajunas is in open guard over Watanabe
Namajunas tries to move to full mount
Namajunas succeeds
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Namajunas suddenly holds Hisae Watanabe's arm and tries an armbar!
Watanabe can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rose Namajunas!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Watanabe tries to escape from the closed guard
Hisae Watanabe any adventage in the ground.
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Hisae Watanabe gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Hisae Watanabe tries to free her leg
Hisae Watanabe uses some of her skill by jumping out of Namajunas's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Watanabe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rose Namajunas is not able to stop Namajunas ground skills and Hisae Watanabe moves to side mount!
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Namajunas tries to show some ground skills
Rose Namajunas put Watanabe in half guard.
Hisae Watanabe is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to close the guard.
Namajunas put Hisae Watanabe in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Hisae Watanabe is in closed guard over Namajunas
Watanabe struggles on the ground and tries to break Rose Namajunas's guard...
Hisae Watanabe is in Namajunas open guard now
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Hisae Watanabe is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas attempts a triangle from bottom! Hisae Watanabe slips out. Namajunas quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Hisae Watanabe slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Rose Namajunas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Rose Namajunas is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Watanabe tries to escape from the full mount...
Rose Namajunas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rose Namajunas is in side mount over Hisae Watanabe
Deep breaths from Hisae Watanabe who tries a hammer punch to Namajunas's ribs.
Namajunas blocks those punches
Namajunas tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Rose Namajunas looks to mount Hisae Watanabe...
Rose Namajunas slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Hisae Watanabe tries to roll to her side and trap Rose Namajunas in her guard...
Rose Namajunas keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rose Namajunas is in full mount over Hisae Watanabe
Namajunas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Hisae Watanabe's arm and tries an armbar!
Watanabe holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Watanabe's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Rose Namajunas.
Hisae Watanabe is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Hisae Watanabe in her guard.
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Hisae Watanabe.
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Round 4
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Hisae Watanabe looks rather shattered.
Hisae Watanabe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Several good body shots
land on Namajunas.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rose Namajunas closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Watanabe
that lands on Rose Namajunas's leg.
Namajunas hyper-extended her leg
Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Watanabe blocks with confidence
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hisae Watanabe!
Namajunas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Watanabe goes to the body...
She punishes Namajunas's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Hisae Watanabe to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Watanabe!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rose Namajunas fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Namajunas pushes Hisae Watanabe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Watanabe struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rose Namajunas!
Watanabe ducks under...
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Hisae Watanabe tries to take advantage...
Hisae Watanabe launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Namajunas's knee!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Watanabe is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Rose Namajunas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Hisae Watanabe was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Namajunas throws a body kick.
Blocked by Watanabe.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Watanabe pushes Rose Namajunas and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Namajunas and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Watanabe steps backwards away from Rose Namajunas. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Watanabe seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Watanabe and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe goes with a looping right hand while Rose Namajunas jumps back and jabs
Namajunas seems staggered and Hisae Watanabe runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Hisae Watanabe
that visibly pains Namajunas.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Namajunas studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Watanabe is breathing hard. She is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for her now on.
Nice punch by Hisae Watanabe
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hisae Watanabe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas tries a hook to the body
but Watanabe manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe is fading quickly.
Brilliant combination from Hisae Watanabe
that forces Namajunas to try and defend better.
Hisae Watanabe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Namajunas moves backwards and Hisae Watanabe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Rose Namajunas is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Namajunas's thigh!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Hisae Watanabe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Watanabe moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Namajunas's thigh!
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Namajunas is holding Hisae Watanabe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hisae Watanabe shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas paws at Watanabe.
Watanabe answers with solid punches!
Namajunas fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Watanabe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Namajunas and Watanabe circle around the center of the cage.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Hisae Watanabe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
I think Rose Namajunas needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Rose Namajunas fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hisae Watanabe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Watanabe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Namajunas stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Hisae Watanabe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Rose Namajunas by Split decision
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/21 (29%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
Statistics: Hisae Watanabe
Punches 20/27 (74%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 753 s
…this whole card gonna be stamina-fights? Upgrade your depth-fighters stamina, people.
