Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2021 19:15:26 GMT -5
Jennifer Howe looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Hitomi Akano looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Howe comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Howe's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Jennifer Howe
mostly hits air.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano jabs at Howe
hitting her chest.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Howe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to pass to mount...
Akano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to escape from the full mount...
Hitomi Akano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Howe...
Hitomi Akano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Deep breaths from Jennifer Howe who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
Akano blocks those punches
Howe misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Howe's abdomen
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Hitomi Akano rolls her over and takes her back!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to get her arm under Jennifer Howe's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Jennifer Howe's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Jennifer Howe easily defends the attempt.
Akano is in rear mount over Howe
Howe has given her back to Hitomi Akano who is trying to get one hook in!
Hitomi Akano has one hook in!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe with one hook in
Hitomi Akano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Akano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Howe.
Nicely done! Akano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe with two hooks in
Howe is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Akano tries to use some of her tricky moves but Akano's is smart enough to counter her.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Akano moves forward and holds Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Howe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Howe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
A dirty boxing lesson by Howe who is trying to punish Hitomi Akano's ribs with a few punches.
Akano brings her opponent closer and blocks Howe's punches.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano launches a few punches towards Howe's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Howe seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Howe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Howe who put distance between them
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Howe's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Jennifer Howe has seen better days.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Akano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Akano tries to move to full mount!
Howe won't allow her to take this position easily.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Howe...
Jennifer Howe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Akano tries to get a side mount...
Howe wraps her leg around Hitomi Akano leg and prevents her from moving.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Akano
Jennifer Howe is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Akano
Howe moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Howe pulls her arm out of danger.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Howe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Hitomi Akano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Howe.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Howe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Jennifer Howe defends with ease.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Hitomi Akano and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Howe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Howe looks rather shattered.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
whizzes past Howe.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Some counter punches against Jennifer Howe
almost hit her as she moves away.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Jennifer Howe fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Jennifer Howe
connects with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jennifer Howe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Howe is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Hitomi Akano.
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Round 4
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Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Howe looks rather shattered.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Jennifer Howe circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Howe and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano looks rather shattered.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Howe.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Howe is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
but Akano manages to dodge it
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Jennifer Howe jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Howe won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Akano
Howe is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano isolates Jennifer Howe's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jennifer Howe is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Jennifer Howe moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Jennifer Howe regains half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Howe leans and gets Hitomi Akano's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jennifer Howe holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Howe's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Howe moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Jennifer Howe attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Howe struggles a bit before breaking Akano's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Hitomi Akano
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Akano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Howe moves backwards and circles around Hitomi Akano.
Akano and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
Akano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Howe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Akano doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Akano pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano has punished Howe very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Jennifer Howe has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Jennifer Howe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Stamina drain nothing fight. If you have either fighter, comment on this fight and get 2 free points towards their stamina.
Hitomi Akano looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Howe comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe decides to launch some tentative punches
Hitomi Akano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Howe's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Jennifer Howe
mostly hits air.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Hitomi Akano to fight back!
Hitomi Akano jabs at Howe
hitting her chest.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Howe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to pass to mount...
Akano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to escape from the full mount...
Hitomi Akano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Hitomi Akano keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Howe...
Hitomi Akano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Deep breaths from Jennifer Howe who tries a hammer punch to Akano's ribs.
Akano blocks those punches
Howe misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hitomi Akano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Howe's abdomen
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano has seen better days.
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Hitomi Akano rolls her over and takes her back!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to get her arm under Jennifer Howe's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Jennifer Howe's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Jennifer Howe easily defends the attempt.
Akano is in rear mount over Howe
Howe has given her back to Hitomi Akano who is trying to get one hook in!
Hitomi Akano has one hook in!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe with one hook in
Hitomi Akano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Akano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Howe.
Nicely done! Akano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Akano is in rear mount over Howe with two hooks in
Howe is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Akano tries to use some of her tricky moves but Akano's is smart enough to counter her.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Akano moves forward and holds Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Howe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Howe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
A dirty boxing lesson by Howe who is trying to punish Hitomi Akano's ribs with a few punches.
Akano brings her opponent closer and blocks Howe's punches.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Akano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano launches a few punches towards Howe's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Howe seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Howe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Howe who put distance between them
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hitomi Akano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Howe's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Jennifer Howe has seen better days.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Akano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Akano tries to move to full mount!
Howe won't allow her to take this position easily.
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano looks to mount Jennifer Howe...
Jennifer Howe sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Akano tries to get a side mount...
Howe wraps her leg around Hitomi Akano leg and prevents her from moving.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Howe
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hitomi Akano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Howe is able to break the lock.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Akano
Jennifer Howe is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Akano
Howe moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Howe pulls her arm out of danger.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Akano
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Howe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Hitomi Akano.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Hitomi Akano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Howe.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Howe sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Jennifer Howe defends with ease.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Hitomi Akano and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Howe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Hard blow to Akano's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Howe looks rather shattered.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Hitomi Akano
whizzes past Howe.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Some counter punches against Jennifer Howe
almost hit her as she moves away.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Akano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Jennifer Howe fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Jennifer Howe
connects with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jennifer Howe jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Howe is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Hitomi Akano.
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Round 4
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Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jennifer Howe looks rather shattered.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe tries to grapple
She puts Akano in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Jennifer Howe circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Howe and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hitomi Akano closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Akano is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano looks rather shattered.
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hitomi Akano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Howe.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Howe is holding Hitomi Akano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
but Akano manages to dodge it
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hitomi Akano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Jennifer Howe jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Howe won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Akano
Howe is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Hitomi Akano isolates Jennifer Howe's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jennifer Howe is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Hitomi Akano in her guard...
Jennifer Howe moves to half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Hitomi Akano tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Hitomi Akano passes momentarily but Jennifer Howe regains half guard.
Hitomi Akano is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Howe leans and gets Hitomi Akano's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jennifer Howe holds Hitomi Akano and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Howe
Akano is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Jennifer Howe's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Akano moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Howe moves forward looking for some action
Hitomi Akano doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Jennifer Howe attempts to cut off Akano with punches
Akano avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Howe pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hitomi Akano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Howe struggles a bit before breaking Akano's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Hitomi Akano
almost hit her as she moves away.
Poorly executed technique. Hitomi Akano looks to counter!
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Akano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Howe moves backwards and circles around Hitomi Akano.
Akano and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
Akano looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Akano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Howe sprawls and remains on her feet.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Akano doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Akano pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Howe steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano has punished Howe very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Jennifer Howe has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Jennifer Howe by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Stamina drain nothing fight. If you have either fighter, comment on this fight and get 2 free points towards their stamina.
