The crowd is going absolutely crazy for the clear favourite to win the tournament, but Elodie looks very relaxed.
Chann looks at the ground nervously while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Elo is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Neo Dante.
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Round 1
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Elodie and Chann touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Elodie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Chann blocks and pushes her opponent.
Elodie and Chann engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crushing shot to Elo's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Chann throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A right hand from Chann
surprises Elo!
Elo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Elo!
Chann blocks that kick with her leg.
Brilliant combination from Chann
that forces Elo to try and defend better.
Brilliant combination from Elodie
Chann is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Chann pushes Elodie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Elodie throws an uppercut
Chann slips it.
Chann is trying to counter now!
Chann tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Elodie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Chann
that forces Elo to try and defend better.
Elo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Elo has a small cut in her Mouth
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Elo launches a furious low kick!
Chann blocks.
Elo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chann to fight back!
Chann goes to the body...
She punishes Elo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Low kick by Elodie to maintain her distance.
That hits Chann's ankle
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Elo and Chann circle around the center of the cage.
Chann steps forward
Elo feints.
Solid shot from Elodie to the body.
Chann blocks in time.
Elodie gets sloppy and Chann tries to take advantage...
Shovel hook by Chann
tags Elo.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Elodie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Quick hook by Elodie
glances off Chann's arms.
Elo looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Chann's punches
Elo measures the resilience of Chann's chin with an uppercut while Chann lands some great crosses.
Elodie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Elodie
Chann is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Elo misses a step and Chann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Crisp uppercut by Chann followed by a hard jab
Elodie stumbles back, shocked!
Chann throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Neo Dante separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Elo goes to the body...
her punches graze Chann's arm.
Solid low kick from Elodie.
Chann deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. Chann looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Chann
tags Elo.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A punch from Elodie
whizzes past Chann.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Chann
Loud pop!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Elodie!
Chann is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Elo goes to the body...
her punches graze Chann's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Chann looks to counter!
Chann moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Elodie checks the kick.
A punch from Elodie
whizzes past Chann.
Elo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chann to fight back!
Chann avoids a dangerous strike from Elo
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Elodie
goes nowhere.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Elodie launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Elodie tries a middle kick
Chann blocks and steps away.
Chann is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Chann
glances off Elo.
Elo decides to launch some tentative punches
Chann takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A left hook from Elo
falls short.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Chann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
A right hand from Elodie
misses its target.
Elo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chann to fight back!
Chann is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Elo's jaw!
Elo looks surprised that she was hit so hard!
A right hand from Elodie
misses its target.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Elodie!
Chann ducks under...
Chann is trying to counter now!
Chann moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Elo's right thigh
Elo pushes Chann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Chann goes with a looping right hand while Elodie jumps back and jabs
Elo seems staggered and Chann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by Chann
Good shot! Elo has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Elodie goes with a looping right hand while Chann jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chann seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Chann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Chann steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Chann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Elo's chin
Elodie is taking some bad damage here!
The two exchange wildly
Chann is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Chann is connecting with a few punches
Elo showing excellent timing, blasts Chann with a right hand.
Great hook by Elodie! Chann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Elo is standing while Chann is on the ground on her back
Chann doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Elo's moves.
Neo Dante tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Chann, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Elodie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Chann steps forward
Elo feints.
Elodie launches a body shot
Chann dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Elo launches a hook to the body
Chann moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice beating Elo has received.
A right hand from Chann
makes Elo stumble back!
Chann just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Elo may be in trouble!
Elo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Elo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Chann launches a kick
Elo checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Elodie
makes Chann stumble back!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Chann
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Elo moves backwards and Chann is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Elodie circles around Chann
Several good body shots...
...are evaded by Chann.
Elo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chann to fight back!
Chann is holding Elodie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Elodie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chann is in side mount over Elodie
Elodie is cooling the fight on the ground
Chann is in side mount over Elodie
Chann looks to mount Elodie...
Chann slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Chann is in full mount over Elodie
Elodie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Chann rolls Elodie to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chann is in rear mount over Elo
Elo has Chann controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Chann is unable to move under Elo control.
Chann is in closed guard over Elo
Chann is in closed guard... Elo tries to roll on the ground!
Chann uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Chann is trying to counter now!
Chann tries to launch a few punches to Elodie
Elo is able to achieve closed guard and counter Chann's punches.
Chann is in closed guard over Elo
Chann is in closed guard... Elo tries to roll on the ground!
Chann uses her leg to keep her position 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Elo looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Chann's punches
Elo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chann.
Crisp uppercut by Elo followed by a hard jab
Chann deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Elodie looks rather shattered.
Elodie tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Chann leads with a punch
Elodie avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Elo pushes Chann and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Chann and Elo circle around the center of the cage.
Elo launches a kick
but Chann avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Neo Dante separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Elodie attempts to cut off Chann with punches
Chann reels from the strikes.
A right hand from Elodie
makes Chann stumble back!
Chann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Elodie throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chann paws at Elo.
Elo answers with solid punches!
Elo looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Solid low kick from Elodie.
For sure, that had to hurt! Chann is limping!
Some nice shots from Chann
miss their mark.
Chann misses a step and Elodie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Elodie!
Chann ducks under...
Elo steps forward
Chann catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Quick hook by Chann
glances off Elo's arms.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Chann
miss their mark.
Chann misses a step and Elodie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Elodie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chann's chin
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Elo steps backwards away from Chann. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Elo and Chann circle around the center of the cage.
Chann and Elo circle around the center of the cage.
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chann swings...
...no good.
Elodie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lightning fast low kick from Elo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Chann.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chann pushes Elodie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Elodie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Elo, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Elo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chann checks the kick.
Chann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Elodie paws at Chann.
Chann swings ineffectively.
Elodie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Chann blocks and pushes her opponent.
Chann is trying to counter now!
Elodie launches a body shot
Chann evades.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Chann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Chann studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Chann goes with a looping right hand while Elodie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Elo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chann is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Elo showing excellent timing, blasts Chann with a right hand.
Great hook by Elodie! Chann is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Elo is standing while Chann is on the ground on her back
Chann tries to stand up!
Elo doesn't allow her!
Elo is standing while Chann is on the ground on her back
Elo moves backwards and gestures for Chann to stand up.
Chann is on her feet again.
Elo and Chann circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Elodie
surprises Chann!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Elodie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Shovel hook by Chann
goes nowhere.
Chann pushes Elodie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Elodie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Chann moves backwards and Elodie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Elodie attempts to cut off Chann with punches
Chann reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Elo and Chann circle around the center of the cage.
Elo goes to the body...
her punches graze Chann's arm.
Chann tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Chann is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Elo is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
A right hand from Chann
misses its target.
Chann and Elo circle around the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from Elo
that goes awry.
Elo misses a step and Chann sees an opportunity to counter her!
Elodie launches a body shot
Chann evades.
Chann takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Chann and Elo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Neo Dante separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Elodie has to be confident that she won that round.
Judge: Elodie 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Chann 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Elodie 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Chann 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Judge: Elodie 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Chann 10 10 9 9 9: 47
Winner is Elodie by split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Elodie
Punches 35/94 (37%)
Kicks 3/12 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 525,08
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 60 s
Statistics: Chann
Punches 57/92 (62%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 771,13
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 93 s
