Post by The Sandman on Sept 27, 2021 20:50:37 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Miku Matsumoto chants all around the place!
Katlyn Chookagian looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Miku Matsumoto is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Chookagian and Matsumoto move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chookagian and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto tries a hook to the body
but Chookagian manages to dodge it
Solid jabs from Miku Matsumoto.
Chookagian defends.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Katlyn Chookagian's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Miku Matsumoto tries to better her position on the ground...
Chookagian holds Miku Matsumoto's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Katlyn Chookagian slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miku Matsumoto cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Katlyn Chookagian
Katlyn Chookagian attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Katlyn Chookagian manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Chookagian
Chookagian tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Chookagian tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Katlyn Chookagian is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Katlyn Chookagian looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Katlyn Chookagian slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Chookagian tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matsumoto struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miku Matsumoto moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Katlyn Chookagian moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A bunch of leg kicks from Katlyn Chookagian
are bothering her opponent.
Katlyn Chookagian takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Katlyn Chookagian circles around Matsumoto
Katlyn Chookagian attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Chookagian.
Katlyn Chookagian is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian is in Matsumoto open guard now
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Chookagian, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Katlyn Chookagian sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and launches herself over Matsumoto!
Nice move by Chookagian who clinches and pushes Matsumoto against the cage
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Matsumoto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Chookagian circles out and slips free of Miku Matsumoto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Chookagian is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Matsumoto's thigh
Matsumoto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Chookagian
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Katlyn Chookagian is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Matsumoto into her guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Katlyn Chookagian's guard...
Katlyn Chookagian has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto works on the ground with her fingers over Chookagian's face
Chookagian shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Chookagian launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Matsumoto's ribs.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Chookagian tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Katlyn Chookagian pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Chookagian is trying to counter now!
Katlyn Chookagian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Matsumoto is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Chookagian is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Katlyn Chookagian...
just grazes her opponent.
Chookagian steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chookagian is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Matsumoto cannot take advantage in the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Chookagian
Miku Matsumoto tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chookagian is able to break the lock.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Chookagian
Chookagian tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Chookagian
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Chookagian tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto works on the ground with her fingers over Chookagian's face
Chookagian shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Katlyn Chookagian doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground...
Chookagian knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Katlyn Chookagian is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Katlyn Chookagian in her guard...
Katlyn Chookagian rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Chookagian controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Chookagian is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
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.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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A high kick from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Matsumoto's head, but she seems okay.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chookagian struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chookagian sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Katlyn Chookagian is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto fires an unorthodox punch to Chookagian's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto misses a step and Katlyn Chookagian sees an opportunity to counter her!
A high kick from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Matsumoto's head, but she seems okay.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chookagian struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Chookagian steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Matsumoto looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Matsumoto and Chookagian circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Matsumoto to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matsumoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Katlyn Chookagian throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Matsumoto.
Katlyn Chookagian moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Miku Matsumoto moves forward and launches a low kick.
Chookagian blocks that.
Chookagian is trying to counter now!
Katlyn Chookagian jabs at Matsumoto
hitting her chest.
Chookagian steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid jabs from Katlyn Chookagian.
Nice punches.
Matsumoto's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Matsumoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Katlyn Chookagian's punches
Matsumoto is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chookagian.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Matsumoto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Katlyn Chookagian to fight back!
Good leg kicks from Katlyn Chookagian.
Matsumoto winces a bit.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Miku Matsumoto goes with a looping right hand while Katlyn Chookagian jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto seems staggered and Katlyn Chookagian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Chookagian is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Chookagian moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Katlyn Chookagian
connects with Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Katlyn Chookagian was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Chookagian tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Katlyn Chookagian.
Matsumoto winces a bit.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Katlyn Chookagian!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Matsumoto's left cheek.
Matsumoto pushes Katlyn Chookagian and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Chookagian moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matsumoto is holding Katlyn Chookagian's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Katlyn Chookagian shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A punch from Katlyn Chookagian
grazes Matsumoto's right cheek.
Chookagian moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Matsumoto's thigh!
Chookagian and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chookagian struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Katlyn Chookagian
that forces Matsumoto to try and defend better.
Chookagian pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Katlyn Chookagian fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Katlyn Chookagian. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Katlyn Chookagian looks rather shattered.
Katlyn Chookagian goes with a looping right hand while Miku Matsumoto jumps back and jabs
Matsumoto seems staggered and Katlyn Chookagian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Chookagian struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto has punished Chookagian very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Katlyn Chookagian fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that hits its mark.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Katlyn Chookagian who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miku Matsumoto pushes away Chookagian trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chookagian doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Miku Matsumoto
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Chookagian is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Miku Matsumoto
land while she's on her bicycle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Katlyn Chookagian moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's left thigh
Chookagian and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Body kick by Katlyn Chookagian...
just grazes her opponent.
Miku Matsumoto closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Matsumoto tries to grapple
Chookagian moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chookagian tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Chookagian is clinching with Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Chookagian is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Matsumoto who is trying to punish Katlyn Chookagian's ribs with a few punches.
Chookagian brings her opponent closer and blocks Matsumoto's punches.
Poorly executed technique. Katlyn Chookagian looks to counter!
Katlyn Chookagian is holding Miku Matsumoto against the fence with her fingers all over Matsumoto's face
Matsumoto looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Katlyn Chookagian took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matsumoto tries to dirty boxing while holds Chookagian against cage
Chookagian is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Katlyn Chookagian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Matsumoto
Katlyn Chookagian launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Katlyn Chookagian is in open guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Katlyn Chookagian is in half guard over Matsumoto
Chookagian launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is covering herself! Chookagian tries to force the situation and Matsumoto clumsily gives her back!
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has Chookagian controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Chookagian is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Katlyn Chookagian tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Katlyn Chookagian
Solid blows to Matsumoto's abdomen.
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Matsumoto has given her back to Katlyn Chookagian who is trying to get one hook in!
Katlyn Chookagian has one hook in!
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Chookagian breaths deeply while on the ground
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Miku Matsumoto looks rather shattered.
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Chookagian tries to use some of her tricky moves but Chookagian's is smart enough to counter her.
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Chookagian has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Nicely done! Chookagian now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Chookagian is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Katlyn Chookagian is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chookagian studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Low kick by Katlyn Chookagian to maintain her distance.
That hits Miku Matsumoto's ankle
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Katlyn Chookagian. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Katlyn Chookagian jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Chookagian, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Katlyn Chookagian by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Katlyn Chookagian
Punches 32/41 (78%)
Kicks 17/17 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 3/17 (18%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Chookagian came out pretty strong. Then kinda faded into average, but still held onto her lead/advantage until the end.
