Post by The Sandman on Jul 8, 2021 0:57:27 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Miku Matsumoto chants all around the place!
Jennifer Maia looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Miku Matsumoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jennifer Maia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Matsumoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Maia has a small cut in her Nose
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Maia misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Miku Matsumoto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Matsumoto who put distance between them
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Jennifer Maia put Matsumoto in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto succeeds
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia creates enough space to control Miku Matsumoto's leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jennifer Maia is not able to stop Maia ground skills and Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Maia is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia swings and Matsumoto has to retreat
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses her strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Some counter punches against Jennifer Maia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses her strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto moves to half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Jennifer Maia is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Maia pushes Matsumoto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto against the fence with her fingers all over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Jennifer Maia took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Maia pushes Matsumoto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Jennifer Maia is measuring Matsumoto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
A punch from Jennifer Maia
grazes Matsumoto's left cheek.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia 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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering her!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jennifer Maia doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Maia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia moves forward and holds Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miku Matsumoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Maia moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Pitty-pat punches from Maia
They're bothering Matsumoto even though they aren't hurting her.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Maia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Matsumoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Matsumoto!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Matsumoto against the cage
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Jennifer Maia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Matsumoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miku Matsumoto is on her back after that attempt
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Maia's moves.
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Maia is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Maia
that forces Matsumoto to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Maia launches a hook to the body
Miku Matsumoto moves aside looking for a counter...
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A high kick from Miku Matsumoto
misses badly. Matsumoto slips and falls!
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Maia's moves.
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Matsumoto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 678 s
Stamina drain fight. Neither woman seemed like she wanted it THAT badly. But maybe they were just too tired to show heart? Unsure. But…
If you have either fighter, comment on this fight for 2 free points towards their stamina.
Jennifer Maia looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Miku Matsumoto looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jennifer Maia comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Maia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Matsumoto with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Maia has a small cut in her Nose
Low kick by Jennifer Maia to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Maia misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Miku Matsumoto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Matsumoto who put distance between them
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Jennifer Maia put Matsumoto in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Matsumoto tries to move to full mount
Matsumoto succeeds
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Maia creates enough space to control Miku Matsumoto's leg.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Maia
Matsumoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jennifer Maia is not able to stop Maia ground skills and Miku Matsumoto moves to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Jennifer Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Maia is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia swings and Matsumoto has to retreat
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matsumoto is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses her strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Some counter punches against Jennifer Maia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses her strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Maia to fight back!
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto moves to half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Jennifer Maia is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Maia jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Jennifer Maia pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Maia pushes Matsumoto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Maia is holding Miku Matsumoto against the fence with her fingers all over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Jennifer Maia took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Matsumoto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Maia embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Maia pushes Matsumoto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maia takes a break to breathe while holding Miku Matsumoto.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Good movement from Maia
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Jennifer Maia is measuring Matsumoto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
A punch from Jennifer Maia
grazes Matsumoto's left cheek.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Maia 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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering her!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jennifer Maia doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Jennifer Maia tries to better her position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Maia wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia moves forward and holds Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Maia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miku Matsumoto
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Maia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Maia who put distance between them
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Maia moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Matsumoto from the side mount!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Jennifer Maia.
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Round 4
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Jennifer Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Matsumoto
Maia moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Matsumoto
Maia tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Pitty-pat punches from Maia
They're bothering Matsumoto even though they aren't hurting her.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Maia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Miku Matsumoto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Jennifer Maia tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Matsumoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jennifer Maia gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maia struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia fakes a punch and launches herself over Matsumoto!
Nice move by Maia who clinches and pushes Matsumoto against the cage
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Maia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Maia.
Jennifer Maia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Matsumoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matsumoto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Miku Matsumoto is on her back after that attempt
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Maia's moves.
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Maia is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Miku Matsumoto forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Maia
Jennifer Maia struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Miku Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Jennifer Maia...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Maia struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Maia is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maia is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Jennifer Maia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Maia
that forces Matsumoto to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Maia launches a hook to the body
Miku Matsumoto moves aside looking for a counter...
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
but Matsumoto manages to dodge it
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A high kick from Miku Matsumoto
misses badly. Matsumoto slips and falls!
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Maia's moves.
Maia is standing while Matsumoto is on the ground on her back
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Maia doesn't allow her!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Matsumoto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Maia and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Jennifer Maia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 16/20 (80%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 678 s
Stamina drain fight. Neither woman seemed like she wanted it THAT badly. But maybe they were just too tired to show heart? Unsure. But…
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