Rematch between Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe
An old MMA PFL fighter, Liz Carmouche (Girl-Rilla), again took a win in her rematch against Kana Watanabe in the 3rd round via submission when only eight seconds left behind in the end of the 3rd round. It’s a match between an experienced old fighter and a young fighter(Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe) who has a winning streak of nine in her early career. But all of you know that experience and techniques always matter more in every field of life.
I want to tell you that Liz Carmouche already beat Watanabe in June 2021 within just 35 seconds, but probably Watanabe has some misunderstanding of losing this match within just 35 seconds because she had never lost a fight like that, and she also may have been proud of their winning streak. Usually, Watanabe also has many techniques of Judo karate. She is also a champion of judo on the national team of Japan.
Who is Liz Carmouche?
Liz Carmouche (Girl-Rilla) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Her age is 40, her height is 5 feet and 6 inches, and her weight is 57 kg. She was born in Laffayette on February 19, 1984. She grew up in Okinawa, Japan. She graduated in 2003. Before starting her career in MMA, she spent five years in the Marine Corps as an aviation electrician. She derived her nickname from her muscular physique. She began her career in MMA in 2010 by winning her first three fights through knockout and submission.
On August 13, 2010, she made her first strikeforce debut against Colleen Schneider through a decision. On July 22, 2011, she faced Sarah Kaufman at Strikeforce Challengers. She was defeated in this match. She was again scheduled to face Sarah McMann on November 3, 2012, but the event was cancelled. On April 28, 2012, she faced Ashleigh Curry at the Invicta Fighting Championships. She won this fight through a TKO in the first round. Carmouche challenged Rousey for the women’s bantamweight title at the UFC, but eventually she lost this fight. She also faced many fighters at the UFC, like Miesha Tate, Alexis Davis, Lauren Murphy, Katlyn Chookagian, Jennifer Maia, Lucie Pudilova, and Valentina Shevchenko.
On December 21, 2019, Carmouche joined Bellator MMA. She made her first debut at Bellator MMA against Mandy Böhm on May 29, 2020. She won this fight through submission. Carmouche faced undefeated flyweight champion Juliana Velasquez on April 22, 2022. She won this fight in the fourth round. She again faced her on December 9, 2022, and again won this fight in the second round via submission. Carmouche made her debut with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on April 4, 2024, and won the third time against Juliana Velasquez by decision. On June 13, 2024, she faced Kana Watanabe. She won this fight via the submission of Kana.
Who is Kana Watanabe?
Kana Watanabe (Pato) is a Japanese MMA fighter. Her age is 35, her height is 5 feet and 6 inches, and her weight is 57 kg. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, on August 21, 1988. She is competing in the flyweight division. She started Judo at the age of seven. At the Inter High School Championships, she finished second in the individual competition, losing in the final to Wada Mami, a junior at Okatoyo High School, and third in the team competition. In 2007, she went to Tokai University, where she won all junior fight championships.
In 2011, she became a member of JR East and got third place at the 2013 individual business championship. . At the Asia Open in Taipei, she lost this match and became retired. She then started coaching, but after three months, she quit it. In 2017, she participated in KUNOICHI and won fights both times. On December 3, 2017, she signed with MMA and made her first debut against Hikari. She defeated her in the match. She fought many fights in MMA against many good fighters.
On December 10, 2020, she signed with Bellator MMA. On April 2, 2021, she made her debut against Alejandra Lara. She won this fight by a split decision. On June 25, 2021, she faced Liz Carmouche. She lost this fight in the opening 35 seconds. It was her first loss in 12 career fights. Watanabe debuted with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on April 4, 2024, and won her first debut against Shanna Young by decision. On June 13, 2024, she again faced Liz Carmouche for the second time, and once again, she lost this fight via submission in the 3rd round.
Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe
An old MMA PFL fighter, Liz Carmouche (Girl-Rilla), again took a win in her rematch against Kana Watanabe in the 3rd round via submission when only eight seconds left behind in the end of the 3rd round. It’s a match between an experienced old fighter and a young fighter who has a winning streak of nine in her early career. But all of you know that experience and techniques always matter more in every field of life.
I want to tell you that Liz Carmouche already beat Watanabe in June 2021 within just 35 seconds, but probably Watanabe has some misunderstanding of losing this match within just 35 seconds because she had never lost a fight like that, and she also may have been proud of their winning streak. Usually, Watanabe also has many techniques of Judo karate. She is also a champion of judo on the national team of Japan.
Summary of all rounds: Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe
In round one of Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe PFL match, Watanabe moves quickly towards Carmouche and wants to take her down, but Carmouche makes her attempt fail by splitting their legs and taking her closer to the fence. Carmouche attacked her with their knees, and after that, Watanabe returned to her feet and moved away from the fence. Watanabe again wants to take down Carmouche, but at that time Carmouche holds her arms and does their guard up to attack with punches, but Watanabe gets out of it and attacks on her with some lite punches, and then the time of the first round is over.
In the second round of Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe match, Watanabe moved forward for a takedown on Carmouche but again failed to complete her attempt of take her down, Carmouche took advantage of her pressure and quickly grappled with her leg around Watanabe. Carmouche holds her throat. But Watanabe effort works to get on top of Carmouche. Carmouche takes their guard up and tries to do self-defense. Watanabe tries to do triangle chock, but after that, she converts it into the naked chock technique with full force. But Carmouche did not lose hope until the bell was not rung.
In the third round of Liz Carmouche vs Kana Watanabe match, Watanabe didn’t win enough to push her down, but Carmouche pushed him down towards the fence and attacked her with some punches while holding Watanabe properly. At that time, Watanabe again succeeded in getting up and trying to take her down, but Carmouche totally grappled with her neck with their legs. Watanabe tries to stand up but is not able to get off from her choke technique with Carmouche legs and quickly give submission. Carmouche gives some good deeds and hope to Watanabe, so her morale gets high. This round is finished with the win of Carmouche just eight seconds before the third round ends.