Post by The Sandman on Jan 8, 2022 1:34:41 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Bethe Correia chants all around the place!
Hitomi Akano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Bethe Correia looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Hitomi Akano has fight Bethe Correia 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
Bethe Correia comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Akano!
Correia blocks with confidence
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
0:47 Round 1 and Correia is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Correia shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Bethe Correia manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bethe Correia controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Bethe Correia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Correia has one hook in and keeps working!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Nicely done! Correia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Bethe Correia throws her leg over Hitomi Akano's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Bethe Correia's rear naked choke attempt!
Hitomi Akano frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Bethe Correia and ends up on top!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Hitomi Akano is in Correia open guard now
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Bethe Correia circles to get the center of the cage
Hitomi Akano is measuring Correia with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
connects with Akano.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Correia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Correia has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia slightly pushes Akano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hitomi Akano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Correia's left thigh
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bethe Correia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Correia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Akano.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nice low kick from Akano
Loud pop!
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Correia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano moves backwards and Bethe Correia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Correia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Nose
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to breaks Bethe Correia's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and tries to hit her with the back of her elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Akano to the mat
Correia is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Correia moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Correia goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Akano's ribs.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) is cheering her!
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Bethe Correia manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Bethe Correia pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Hitomi Akano
mostly hits air.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Correia.
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano is fading quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bethe Correia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Bethe Correia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Correia into her guard.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Akano
Correia is getting frustrated here.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Akano
Bethe Correia is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Bethe Correia gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Correia pulls her arm out of danger.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Akano's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Bethe Correia caliber.
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia looks to pass to mount...
Akano 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.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Correia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akano moves backwards and Bethe Correia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
mostly hits air.
Correia misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Bethe Correia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Akano steps forward
Correia feints.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Bethe Correia defends with ease.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Akano blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano ducks under...
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Correia moves forward looking for some action
Bethe Correia shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia tries to take Hitomi Akano to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Akano is with is back on the ground now.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Bethe Correia was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Correia looks to work from half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Bethe Correia
Solid blows to Akano's abdomen.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akano's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bethe Correia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Correia shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Correia who put distance between them
Solid shot from Bethe Correia to the body.
Akano didn't like that.
Bethe Correia goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Correia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bethe Correia fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Correia launches a hook to the body
Hitomi Akano moves aside looking for a counter...
Solid jabs from Hitomi Akano.
Correia defends.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 25/43 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 415 s
S.T.A.M.I.N.A.
Hitomi Akano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Bethe Correia looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Hitomi Akano has fight Bethe Correia 1 times. She has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
Bethe Correia comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Akano!
Correia blocks with confidence
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
0:47 Round 1 and Correia is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Correia shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Bethe Correia manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bethe Correia controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Bethe Correia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Akano! Correia has one hook in and keeps working!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Akano uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with one hook in
Correia has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Akano.
Nicely done! Correia now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano with two hooks in
Bethe Correia throws her leg over Hitomi Akano's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Bethe Correia's rear naked choke attempt!
Hitomi Akano frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Bethe Correia and ends up on top!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Hitomi Akano is in Correia open guard now
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Akano breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Bethe Correia circles to get the center of the cage
Hitomi Akano is measuring Correia with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
connects with Akano.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Correia launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is measuring Akano with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Correia has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia slightly pushes Akano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hitomi Akano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Correia's left thigh
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bethe Correia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Correia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Correia and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Akano.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Nice low kick from Akano
Loud pop!
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
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 got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Correia has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Akano moves backwards and Bethe Correia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Correia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Nose
Bethe Correia fakes a punch and launches herself over Hitomi Akano
Great move by Correia who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Akano tries to breaks Bethe Correia's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Akano doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Bethe Correia pushes Hitomi Akano against the fence and tries to hit her with the back of her elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Akano to the mat
Correia is standing while Akano is on the ground on her back
Correia moves backwards and gestures for Hitomi Akano to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Hitomi Akano is standing now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Correia goes down.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Akano's ribs.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She is not able to do it
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Correia
Correia tries to close her guard around Akano
She succeeds!
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) is cheering her!
Hitomi Akano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Bethe Correia attempts to trap Hitomi Akano in her guard.
Bethe Correia manages to switch to full guard.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Correia
Akano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Bethe Correia pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia rolls her over and takes her back!
Correia is in rear mount over Akano
Correia is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A solid combination from Hitomi Akano
mostly hits air.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia catches Hitomi Akano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Correia.
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano is fading quickly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bethe Correia tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Bethe Correia who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Correia into her guard.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Akano
Correia is getting frustrated here.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Akano
Bethe Correia is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Bethe Correia gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Correia pulls her arm out of danger.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Akano's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Akano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Bethe Correia caliber.
Akano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Bethe Correia looks to pass to mount...
Akano 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.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Correia moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Akano moves backwards and Bethe Correia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Bethe Correia
mostly hits air.
Correia misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Bethe Correia
almost hit her as she moves away.
Correia moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Akano steps forward
Correia feints.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Good leg kicks from Hitomi Akano.
Bethe Correia defends with ease.
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Correia!
Akano blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Akano ducks under...
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
Correia steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bethe Correia fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
Akano and Correia circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Bethe Correia, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Correia moves forward looking for some action
Bethe Correia shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Correia is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia tries to take Hitomi Akano to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Akano is with is back on the ground now.
There is a small laceration on Hitomi Akano's Right cheek
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Bethe Correia was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Akano
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Hitomi Akano can't prevent her opponent from passing. Correia looks to work from half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hitomi Akano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Bethe Correia
Solid blows to Akano's abdomen.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Hitomi Akano attempts to move to full guard
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Correia breaths deeply while on the ground
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Akano
Bethe Correia is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Correia decides to launch some tentative punches
Bethe Correia takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Akano's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia jabs at Akano
hitting her chest.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Correia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bethe Correia leans forwards and tries to grapple with Akano
Correia shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bethe Correia embrace and tries to move away...
Bethe Correia pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Correia trying to keep the fight at striking range
Correia doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Hitomi Akano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Correia who put distance between them
Solid shot from Bethe Correia to the body.
Akano didn't like that.
Bethe Correia goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Correia only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bethe Correia fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that hits its mark.
Bethe Correia takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Akano is holding Bethe Correia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bethe Correia shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Correia launches a hook to the body
Hitomi Akano moves aside looking for a counter...
Solid jabs from Hitomi Akano.
Correia defends.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bethe Correia circles around Akano
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano pushes Bethe Correia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 423 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 25/43 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 415 s
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