Post by The Sandman on Jul 13, 2021 20:22:43 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Michelle Waterson chants all around the place!
Michelle Waterson raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Xiaonan Yan looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Xiaonan Yan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Yan fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Xiaonan Yan.
The Karate Hottie defends.
Yan misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Xiaonan Yan's leg.
Xiaonan Yan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yan and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Yan launches a flurry of punches
The Karate Hottie slips out of danger.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Yan hyper-extended her leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Xiaonan Yan takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Yan.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Xiaonan Yan
grazes The Karate Hottie's head, but she seems okay.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Solid jabs from Xiaonan Yan.
The Karate Hottie defends.
Yan clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The Karate Hottie pushes Xiaonan Yan and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Xiaonan Yan jabs at The Karate Hottie
hitting her chest.
Michelle Waterson and Yan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Xiaonan Yan's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Yan seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
Yan seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good movement from Yan
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Yan stumbles backwards after that one!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Xiaonan Yan's punches
Yan is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Xiaonan Yan tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Yan to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Yan
Michelle Waterson is looking to pass Xiaonan Yan's guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Xiaonan Yan...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Xiaonan Yan efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Yan tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Xiaonan Yan launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michelle Waterson!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Xiaonan Yan throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Yan's mid-section, she seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Low kick by Michelle Waterson to maintain her distance.
That hits Xiaonan Yan's ankle
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Yan!
The Karate Hottie blocks with confidence
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Yan stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Solid shot from Michelle Waterson to the body.
Yan didn't like that.
The Karate Hottie pushes Xiaonan Yan and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Xiaonan Yan
mostly hits air.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yan hyper-extended her leg
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michelle Waterson.
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Round 4
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The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
Body kick by Xiaonan Yan...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Chin
The Karate Hottie and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
Yan is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Xiaonan Yan tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Yan clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Yan's knee!
Yan hyper-extended her leg
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The Karate Hottie and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Xiaonan Yan seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
Yan seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Xiaonan Yan seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Yan
and counters with a solid straight!
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Some counter punches against Xiaonan Yan
land while she's on her bicycle.
Michelle Waterson and Yan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Yan's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Forehead
Xiaonan Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Xiaonan Yan didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Yan
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground
Michelle Waterson moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Xiaonan Yan...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Xiaonan Yan efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls Xiaonan Yan to her stomach and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Yan! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Yan.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
The Karate Hottie has one of her arm over Xiaonan Yan's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
Yan adopts the turtle defense and The Karate Hottie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Karate Hottie's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
The Karate Hottie has one of her arm over Xiaonan Yan's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
Yan adopts the turtle defense and The Karate Hottie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yan is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Yan, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
The Karate Hottie moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yan is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Xiaonan Yan throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Xiaonan Yan gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
Xiaonan Yan is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Xiaonan Yan continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan doesn't stop bleeding.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Xiaonan Yan is a bloody mess!
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The ref pulls off Michelle Waterson! Yan seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Body kick) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 44/59 (75%)
Kicks 23/23 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Xiaonan Yan
Punches 8/38 (21%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Yan did okay for a while, but by the end of this, she had nothing left at all. Health-wise, nor stamina-wise.
Michelle Waterson raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Xiaonan Yan looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Xiaonan Yan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Yan fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Xiaonan Yan.
The Karate Hottie defends.
Yan misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Xiaonan Yan's leg.
Xiaonan Yan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yan and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
Yan launches a flurry of punches
The Karate Hottie slips out of danger.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Some counter punches against Michelle Waterson
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Yan hyper-extended her leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Xiaonan Yan takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Yan.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A high kick from Xiaonan Yan
grazes The Karate Hottie's head, but she seems okay.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Solid jabs from Xiaonan Yan.
The Karate Hottie defends.
Yan clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The Karate Hottie pushes Xiaonan Yan and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Xiaonan Yan jabs at The Karate Hottie
hitting her chest.
Michelle Waterson and Yan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Xiaonan Yan's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Yan seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
Yan seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Good movement from Yan
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Yan stumbles backwards after that one!
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Xiaonan Yan's punches
Yan is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and moves laterally.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Xiaonan Yan tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Yan to pull guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Yan
Michelle Waterson is looking to pass Xiaonan Yan's guard...
Michelle Waterson gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Xiaonan Yan...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Xiaonan Yan efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Yan tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Xiaonan Yan launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michelle Waterson!
Yan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Xiaonan Yan throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hard blow to Yan's mid-section, she seems hurt
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Low kick by Michelle Waterson to maintain her distance.
That hits Xiaonan Yan's ankle
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Yan!
The Karate Hottie blocks with confidence
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Yan stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Yan receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Yan receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson has seen better days.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Solid shot from Michelle Waterson to the body.
Yan didn't like that.
The Karate Hottie pushes Xiaonan Yan and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Xiaonan Yan
mostly hits air.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Yan hyper-extended her leg
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michelle Waterson.
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Round 4
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The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Yan's thigh!
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
Body kick by Xiaonan Yan...
is blocked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Chin
The Karate Hottie and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Yan's chin
Yan is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Xiaonan Yan tries a hook to the body
but The Karate Hottie manages to dodge it
Yan clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Yan's knee!
Yan hyper-extended her leg
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The Karate Hottie and Yan circle around the center of the cage.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Xiaonan Yan seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Xiaonan Yan jumps back and jabs
Yan seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Xiaonan Yan seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
The Karate Hottie avoids a dangerous strike from Yan
and counters with a solid straight!
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Some counter punches against Xiaonan Yan
land while she's on her bicycle.
Michelle Waterson and Yan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Yan's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Forehead
Xiaonan Yan fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Xiaonan Yan didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Yan
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground
Michelle Waterson moves to side mount
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Xiaonan Yan
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Xiaonan Yan...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Xiaonan Yan efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Xiaonan Yan
Xiaonan Yan tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls Xiaonan Yan to her stomach and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Yan! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Yan.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
The Karate Hottie has one of her arm over Xiaonan Yan's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
Yan adopts the turtle defense and The Karate Hottie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Karate Hottie tries to use some of her tricky moves but The Karate Hottie's is smart enough to counter her.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
The Karate Hottie has one of her arm over Xiaonan Yan's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Yan!
Yan adopts the turtle defense and The Karate Hottie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yan is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Yan, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
The Karate Hottie moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Yan with two hooks in
Yan has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yan is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Xiaonan Yan's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Xiaonan Yan throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Xiaonan Yan gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Yan seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Yan staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
Xiaonan Yan is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Xiaonan Yan continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Yan doesn't stop bleeding.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Xiaonan Yan is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Xiaonan Yan is a bloody mess!
The Karate Hottie throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The ref pulls off Michelle Waterson! Yan seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Body kick) at 1:48 Round 5
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 44/59 (75%)
Kicks 23/23 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Xiaonan Yan
Punches 8/38 (21%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Yan did okay for a while, but by the end of this, she had nothing left at all. Health-wise, nor stamina-wise.
