Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 1:59:38 GMT -5
Matsumoto enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She may be sure the fans are with her today.
Megumi Fujii looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Miku Matsumoto looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Megumi Fujii comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls her over and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Miku Matsumoto slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pushes up and slides Miku Matsumoto's arm over her chin.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Megumi Fujii uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Miku Matsumoto and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii hooks Matsumoto's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
Matsumoto misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fujii leans and gets Miku Matsumoto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fujii stops that one with her ribs!
Fujii ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Fujii ducks under...
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Fujii looks to work from half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii hooks Matsumoto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Fujii from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii suddenly holds Miku Matsumoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Matsumoto can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
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.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Fujii misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Megumi Fujii
connects with Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii and Matsumoto are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii did not see that coming! Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Fujii is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Matsumoto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Matsumoto's is smart enough to counter her.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Miku Matsumoto's hand and staves off danger
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Matsumoto and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Megumi Fujii moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii 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.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Matsumoto pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to launch a few punches to Megumi Fujii
Fujii is able to achieve closed guard and counter Miku Matsumoto's punches.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii holds Miku Matsumoto's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Fujii uses her strength to keep Fujii at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii is fading quickly.
Fujii tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Megumi Fujii has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Megumi Fujii moves aside looking for a counter...
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Matsumoto blocks that. It was easy!
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miku Matsumoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Fujii succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Fujii moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Matsumoto
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is covering herself! Fujii tries to force the situation and Matsumoto clumsily gives her back!
Fujii is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to get her arm under Miku Matsumoto's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Miku Matsumoto's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Miku Matsumoto easily defends the attempt.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto has Fujii controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Fujii is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Megumi Fujii for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Matsumoto time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Fujii is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Megumi Fujii passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miku Matsumoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Fujii moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Split decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/15 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 791 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 791 s
Fujii has been painfully neglected. Im surprised she does as well as she does in fights like this.
Megumi Fujii looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Miku Matsumoto looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Megumi Fujii comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miku Matsumoto controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls her over and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Miku Matsumoto slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pushes up and slides Miku Matsumoto's arm over her chin.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Megumi Fujii uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Miku Matsumoto and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii hooks Matsumoto's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Miku Matsumoto improve her position.
Matsumoto misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fujii leans and gets Miku Matsumoto's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Matsumoto blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miku Matsumoto jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fujii stops that one with her ribs!
Fujii ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Fujii ducks under...
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fujii looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miku Matsumoto's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Fujii looks to work from half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii hooks Matsumoto's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miku Matsumoto manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii can't prevent her opponent from passing. Matsumoto looks to work from half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Fujii from the side mount!
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matsumoto leans and gets Megumi Fujii's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto down and prevents her attempts to escape
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii suddenly holds Miku Matsumoto's arm and tries an armbar!
Matsumoto can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Megumi Fujii!
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.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Miku Matsumoto.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Matsumoto is getting frustrated here.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Matsumoto uses her strength to keep Matsumoto at a disadvantage
Fujii misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Megumi Fujii tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Megumi Fujii
connects with Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto catches Megumi Fujii's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii and Matsumoto are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii did not see that coming! Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii now.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii 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 Megumi Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Miku Matsumoto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto rolls Megumi Fujii to her stomach and takes her back!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Matsumoto has one hook in and keeps working!
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Fujii is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Matsumoto tries to use some of her tricky moves but Matsumoto's is smart enough to counter her.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Megumi Fujii pulls down on Miku Matsumoto's hand and staves off danger
Matsumoto is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Matsumoto and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Miku Matsumoto's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Megumi Fujii moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii 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.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Matsumoto pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto tries to launch a few punches to Megumi Fujii
Fujii is able to achieve closed guard and counter Miku Matsumoto's punches.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Miku Matsumoto passes momentarily but Megumi Fujii regains full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Matsumoto is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Miku Matsumoto looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Fujii
Miku Matsumoto tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii holds Miku Matsumoto's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Matsumoto pulls her arm out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Megumi Fujii takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Fujii uses her strength to keep Fujii at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii is fading quickly.
Fujii tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
Poorly executed technique. Miku Matsumoto looks to counter!
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Megumi Fujii has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Matsumoto launches a hook to the body
Megumi Fujii moves aside looking for a counter...
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Matsumoto blocks that. It was easy!
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miku Matsumoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Fujii succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Matsumoto
Fujii moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Matsumoto
Fujii launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is covering herself! Fujii tries to force the situation and Matsumoto clumsily gives her back!
Fujii is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii tries to get her arm under Miku Matsumoto's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Miku Matsumoto's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Miku Matsumoto easily defends the attempt.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto has Fujii controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Fujii is unable to move under Matsumoto control.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii works on the ground with her fingers over Matsumoto's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Megumi Fujii for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Matsumoto time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Megumi Fujii looks to pass to mount...
Matsumoto creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Megumi Fujii
Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Fujii is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Megumi Fujii fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Megumi Fujii passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Miku Matsumoto has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Fujii is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Megumi Fujii. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miku Matsumoto sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Fujii pushes Miku Matsumoto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Fujii moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Fujii, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Split decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/15 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 791 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 4/17 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 791 s
Fujii has been painfully neglected. Im surprised she does as well as she does in fights like this.
