Hashi vs. Waterson

The Karate Hottie enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Takayo Hashi looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Michelle Waterson 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.
Michelle Waterson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michelle Waterson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A solid combination from Michelle Waterson
connects with Hashi.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Takayo Hashi!
The Karate Hottie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Hashi is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Takayo Hashi is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Takayo Hashi in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Takayo Hashi is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Hashi
She succeeds!
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Takayo Hashi launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie holds Takayo Hashi's arms and blocks the punches!
Takayo Hashi is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Hashi is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Takayo Hashi!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Takayo Hashi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Hashi tries to escape from the full mount...
Hashi struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Takayo Hashi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Takayo Hashi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Michelle Waterson throws a flurry of punches at Hashi...
A lot of them are hitting Hashi's face
There is a small laceration on Takayo Hashi's Right cheek
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Pitty-pat punches from The Karate Hottie
They're bothering Hashi even though they aren't hurting her.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi
Hashi has given her back to Michelle Waterson who is trying to get one hook in!
Michelle Waterson has one hook in!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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 Hashi.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi with two hooks in
Hashi 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 Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi with two hooks in
Hashi has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Hashi is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Michelle Waterson slides her arm under Takayo Hashi's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Takayo Hashi pushes up and slides Michelle Waterson's arm over her chin.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi with two hooks in
Hashi 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 4:00 in the 1 round
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Hashi with two hooks in
Michelle Waterson slides her arm under Takayo Hashi's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Takayo Hashi pulls down on Michelle Waterson's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Takayo Hashi looks to counter!
Hashi has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Hashi is unable to find a way to escape from this.
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Takayo Hashi moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hashi moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Takayo Hashi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Michelle Waterson
grazes Hashi's left cheek.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 2
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Takayo Hashi is measuring The Karate Hottie with her jab.
The Karate Hottie isn't fazed.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Hashi stumbles backwards after that one!
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Hashi!
The Karate Hottie blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi has seen better days.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hashi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hashi's chin
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Takayo Hashi
falls short of the mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
Hashi has a small cut in her Chin
Hashi moves forward looking for some action
Michelle Waterson struggles a bit before breaking Hashi's attemp of grappling
Low kick by Takayo Hashi to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hashi misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Takayo Hashi's leg.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Hashi receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Hashi is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Hashi moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Hashi grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Takayo Hashi is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Takayo Hashi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Hashi pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Inside leg kick from The Karate Hottie
that lands on Takayo Hashi's leg.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Nice beating Michelle Waterson has received.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Takayo Hashi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Takayo Hashi is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Michelle Waterson is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Hashi stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Takayo Hashi pushes away The Karate Hottie trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Takayo Hashi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Michelle Waterson tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
The Karate Hottie circles out and slips free of Takayo Hashi's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Hashi receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Takayo Hashi attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hashi clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie fires low kicks
punishing Hashi's legs repeatedly.
Solid jabs from Michelle Waterson.
Nice punches.
Terrible one sided match... Hashi was not ready to fight a fighter of Michelle Waterson caliber.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Hashi stumbles backwards after that one!
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
Hashi stumbles backwards after that one!
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Takayo Hashi leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
Hashi receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Hashi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Karate Hottie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hashi's thigh!
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Takayo Hashi seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Takayo Hashi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Hashi staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
Michelle Waterson and Hashi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Takayo Hashi seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Takayo Hashi seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left Hashi staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
The Karate Hottie pushes Takayo Hashi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Hashi seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The Karate Hottie and Hashi circle around the center of the cage.
Hashi is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Takayo Hashi
Takayo Hashi gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Hashi.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Karate Hottie and Hashi circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The Karate Hottie pushes Takayo Hashi and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.



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Round 4
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Michelle Waterson jabs at Hashi
hitting her chest.
The Karate Hottie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Hashi
The Karate Hottie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over Hashi
The Karate Hottie launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Takayo Hashi is not able to stop Hashi ground skills and Michelle Waterson moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Takayo Hashi
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Takayo Hashi
Michelle Waterson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces Hashi to tap! This is over!

Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (armbar) at 1:20 Round 4

Statistics: Takayo Hashi
Punches 1/11 (9%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s

Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 14/14 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s

Hashi didn’t have the success she enjoyed early in her career. I hope this isn’t a trend.