Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2021 16:35:22 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Carano while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
Gina Carano comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Hiroko Yamanaka comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Carano and Yamanaka move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Good movement from Carano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano ducks under...
Yamanaka is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Carano's thigh
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets blocked by Carano.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carano launches a stiff jab!
Yamanaka ducks that one.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Carano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Carano launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Yamanaka with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Some counter punches against Hiroko Yamanaka
land while she's on her bicycle.
Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
Yamanaka is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka launches a body shot
Carano dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Nose
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hiroko Yamanaka who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gina Carano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano launches a furious knee!
Hiroko Yamanaka blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid jabs from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carano launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Nice punches.
Carano steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
and hits Yamanaka ribs hard
Carano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Nice punch by Gina Carano
that nearly tags Yamanaka.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
that forces Yamanaka to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yamanaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gina Carano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Carano
Carano tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Yamanaka is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Hiroko Yamanaka uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Yamanaka works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Gina Carano moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Carano put Hiroko Yamanaka in closed guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to better her position on the ground...
Yamanaka breaks the closed guard of Gina Carano and moves to half guard
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to show some ground skills
Yamanaka uses her strength to keep Yamanaka at a disadvantage
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.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
land while she's on her bicycle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gina Carano goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 3
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Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Carano goes to the body...
her punches graze Yamanaka's arm.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Gina Carano
Great move by Yamanaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Yamanaka leads with a punch
Gina Carano evades but whiffs with a counter.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Gina Carano is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Carano
She succeeds!
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Carano is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Gina Carano!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Yamanaka's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gina Carano is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in half guard over Yamanaka
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Yamanaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carano stops that one with her ribs!
Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka moves forward looking for some grappling action
Yamanaka has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's right cheek.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gina Carano goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
That hits Gina Carano's ankle
A left hook from Carano
falls short.
Hiroko Yamanaka is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carano's chin
Yamanaka and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries a hook to the body
and hits Carano's ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Carano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hiroko Yamanaka's punches
Carano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Yamanaka launches a kick
Carano checks it and keeps distance.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gina Carano's punches
Carano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Carano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Yamanaka jumps and tries to free her leg! Carano doesn't allow this but Hiroko Yamanaka is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Carano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Yamanaka who is in full mount! Carano is in trouble now!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka and Carano are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Carano launches a few weak punches
Yamanaka blocks them effectively.
Carano misses a step and Hiroko Yamanaka sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Gina Carano shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Gina Carano breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka is getting frustrated here.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carano is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Hiroko Yamanaka is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Hiroko Yamanaka is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll on the ground...
Yamanaka knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Yamanaka and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Carano pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yamanaka goes to the body...
She punishes Carano's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Carano's body! She's holding her side
A punch from Gina Carano
whizzes past Yamanaka.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Yamanaka!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gina Carano throws an uppercut
Yamanaka slips it.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Yamanaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Carano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Carano staggers backwards. Yamanaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hiroko Yamanaka shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Yamanaka into her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Yamanaka tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Yamanaka tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Carano from the side mount!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls her over and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Carano
Yamanaka tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carano! Yamanaka has one hook in and keeps working!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Carano with one hook in
Carano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Carano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Carano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Hiroko Yamanaka unil she can pull her arm free! Yamanaka lost her dominant position.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gina Carano tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Gina Carano passes momentarily but Hiroko Yamanaka regains full guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Yamanaka
that lands on Gina Carano's leg.
Carano hyper-extended her leg
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Good movement from Yamanaka
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Yamanaka avoids a dangerous strike from Carano
and counters with a solid straight!
Yamanaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's right cheek.
Carano steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Gina Carano
mostly hits air.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's head, but she seems okay.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to cut off Carano with punches
Carano reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
land while she's on her bicycle.
Carano's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 18/43 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 66/84 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Another round and Yamanaka would have finished Carano. She used her stamina upgrades advantage to weather the storm of the Gina and handed the Anti-Vax clown princess the loss.
Hiroko Yamanaka looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
Gina Carano comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Hiroko Yamanaka comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Carano and Yamanaka move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Good movement from Carano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano ducks under...
Yamanaka is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Carano's thigh
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets blocked by Carano.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carano launches a stiff jab!
Yamanaka ducks that one.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Carano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Carano launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Yamanaka with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Some counter punches against Hiroko Yamanaka
land while she's on her bicycle.
Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
Yamanaka is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka launches a body shot
Carano dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Hiroko Yamanaka's Nose
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Hiroko Yamanaka who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gina Carano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano launches a furious knee!
Hiroko Yamanaka blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gina Carano!
Yamanaka is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid jabs from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Carano launches a flurry of punches
Yamanaka slips out of danger.
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Nice punches.
Carano steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gina Carano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
and hits Yamanaka ribs hard
Carano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Nice punch by Gina Carano
that nearly tags Yamanaka.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Gina Carano
that forces Yamanaka to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Yamanaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gina Carano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Carano
Carano tries to close her guard around Yamanaka
She succeeds!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Yamanaka is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Hiroko Yamanaka uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Yamanaka works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Gina Carano moves to half guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Carano put Hiroko Yamanaka in closed guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to better her position on the ground...
Yamanaka breaks the closed guard of Gina Carano and moves to half guard
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to show some ground skills
Yamanaka uses her strength to keep Yamanaka at a disadvantage
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.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
land while she's on her bicycle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gina Carano goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Gina Carano.
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Round 3
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Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Carano goes to the body...
her punches graze Yamanaka's arm.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and launches herself over Gina Carano
Great move by Yamanaka who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Yamanaka leads with a punch
Gina Carano evades but whiffs with a counter.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gina Carano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Gina Carano is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Carano
She succeeds!
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Carano is in closed guard... Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Gina Carano!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Yamanaka's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gina Carano is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in half guard over Yamanaka
Carano breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Yamanaka launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carano stops that one with her ribs!
Gina Carano tries a hook to the body
but Yamanaka manages to dodge it
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka moves forward looking for some grappling action
Yamanaka has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano stumbles backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka circles to get the center of the cage
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's right cheek.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gina Carano goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Hiroko Yamanaka runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
That hits Gina Carano's ankle
A left hook from Carano
falls short.
Hiroko Yamanaka is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Carano's chin
Yamanaka and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries a hook to the body
and hits Carano's ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Carano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hiroko Yamanaka's punches
Carano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Hiroko Yamanaka fires an unorthodox punch to Carano's torso
that hits its mark.
Yamanaka launches a kick
Carano checks it and keeps distance.
Yamanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gina Carano's punches
Carano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Yamanaka.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Carano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Hiroko Yamanaka is in open guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Yamanaka jumps and tries to free her leg! Carano doesn't allow this but Hiroko Yamanaka is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Carano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Yamanaka who is in full mount! Carano is in trouble now!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka and Carano are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Carano launches a few weak punches
Yamanaka blocks them effectively.
Carano misses a step and Hiroko Yamanaka sees an opportunity to counter her!
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Gina Carano shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Gina Carano breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Hiroko Yamanaka pushes Gina Carano down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka is getting frustrated here.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Carano is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Hiroko Yamanaka is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Hiroko Yamanaka is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll on the ground...
Yamanaka knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Yamanaka and Carano circle around the center of the cage.
Carano pushes Hiroko Yamanaka and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Yamanaka goes to the body...
She punishes Carano's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Carano's body! She's holding her side
A punch from Gina Carano
whizzes past Yamanaka.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Hiroko Yamanaka to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Yamanaka!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Yamanaka decides to launch some tentative punches
Hiroko Yamanaka takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gina Carano throws an uppercut
Yamanaka slips it.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Yamanaka launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Carano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nice punches from Hiroko Yamanaka.
Carano staggers backwards. Yamanaka wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Carano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hiroko Yamanaka shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Yamanaka into her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Carano
Yamanaka tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in half guard over Carano
Yamanaka tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Carano from the side mount!
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in side mount over Gina Carano
Hiroko Yamanaka looks to mount Gina Carano...
Hiroko Yamanaka slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Yamanaka tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hiroko Yamanaka controls the situation despite Gina Carano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and trap Hiroko Yamanaka in her guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka rolls her over and takes her back!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Carano
Yamanaka tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Carano! Yamanaka has one hook in and keeps working!
Yamanaka is in rear mount over Carano with one hook in
Carano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Carano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Carano locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Hiroko Yamanaka unil she can pull her arm free! Yamanaka lost her dominant position.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gina Carano tries to pass Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Gina Carano passes momentarily but Hiroko Yamanaka regains full guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Yamanaka
that lands on Gina Carano's leg.
Carano hyper-extended her leg
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Good movement from Yamanaka
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Yamanaka avoids a dangerous strike from Carano
and counters with a solid straight!
Yamanaka has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's right cheek.
Carano steps backwards away from Hiroko Yamanaka. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hiroko Yamanaka is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Gina Carano
mostly hits air.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Hiroko Yamanaka
grazes Carano's head, but she seems okay.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to cut off Carano with punches
Carano reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Gina Carano
land while she's on her bicycle.
Carano's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yamanaka moves backwards and Gina Carano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Carano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Hiroko Yamanaka by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 18/43 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 66/84 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Another round and Yamanaka would have finished Carano. She used her stamina upgrades advantage to weather the storm of the Gina and handed the Anti-Vax clown princess the loss.
