Lea Michele enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! She knows the fans are with her tonight. I see a lot of them wearing "I love Lea" T-shirts and holding "Lea for President" signs. Lea Michele raises her fists in her corner and the crowd respond. At a graceful 5'3" in height and weighing 117 pounds, she certainly seems confident. Elisha Cuthbert glares at her opponent from the opposite corner. Lea Michele has fought Elisha Cuthbert 3 times. She has won 2 of them. It should be a pretty fair match tonight. I can't pick which fighter will be raising her fists after this match. Lea Michele comes with a 3 fight winning streak. The referee of the bout is Lena Gercke. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= We've got the 117 pounds Lea Michele up against the 117 pounds Elisha Cuthbert. Will that difference in weight be a deciding factor in this fight? Let's find out! Lea Michele shoots for a double leg takedown! She hits it! Elisha is taken off her feet...oh! but she manages to pull Lea into her guard. Lea Michele is in closed guard over Elisha. Lea Michele tries to pass Elisha Cuthbert's guard... Lea manages to get her toned leg free and moves to half guard. Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. What the hell is Lea Michele up to? She's moving around on the canvas and positioning herself... Elisha moves her head away just in time! Lea misses with a headbutt and ends up smacking her forehead on the canvas! Poorly executed technique from Lea. Elisha looks to counter... Elisha Cuthbert attempts to move to full guard. Lea Michele keeps good control and remains in half guard. The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. The Geos Gamma Girls fighter, Elisha Cuthbert, is going for a submission move here. She has Lea Michele on her back and is grabbing at her legs...could this be? Yes, Elisha's trying for the dreaded legspread submission. You can see the pain reflected in Lea's eyes...she is trying hard not to cry. Oh no! It appears that there is an injury to Lea's leg. It looks like she's hyper-extended it. Punishing hold! The crowd seem to be holding their breath...I really don't know if Lea can escape this. You can see the pain reflected in Lea's eyes...she is trying hard not to cry. Lea is kicking her legs like a woman possessed! She's struggling...she's still struggling...Yes! Lea has freed herself from Elisha's legspread submission. Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert slides her beautiful legs high around Lea Michele's neck and tries to apply a triangle. You can see the pain reflected in Lea's eyes...she is trying hard not to cry. Lea Michele tries to break the lock by slamming Elisha Cuthbert against the mat! Elisha doesn't allow Lea to escape. She's tightening the Triangle! That Triangle looks as good as Elisha's ass...and my word can Elisha apply pressure doing this submission. Lea Michele tries to break the lock by slamming Elisha Cuthbert against the mat! Elisha doesn't allow Lea to escape. She's tightening the Triangle! Lea Michele ribs are getting hammered, this looks bad! This kind of damage could stop the fight. Lea will need to dig deep to fight through this. You can see the pain reflected in Lea's eyes...she is trying hard not to cry. Lea cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount! Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert tries to close the guard. Nothing happened from this effort. Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert attempts to move to full guard. Lea Michele keeps good control and remains in half guard. Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Lea is trying to get back onto her feet. She staggers a little, but the Strikeforce member is vertical again. The effort shows as Elisha tries to get back to her feet. She seems a bit shaken, but Elisha is upright again...Canadian fans will be cheering. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Gutenberg Castle (Balzers, Liechtenstein) are cheering for the girls. Elisha Cuthbert swings... ...no good, that's a terrible miss. Elisha misses a step and Lea sees an opportunity to counter her... Incredible high kick from Lea Michele! Elisha deflects and sidesteps. Such grace! I love it! Elisha Cuthbert goes in with a looping right hand while Lea Michele jumps back and jabs. Lea seems staggered and Elisha runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Ohhh! Tremendous strikes from Elisha Cuthbert! Lea blocks with confidence. She doesn't appear concerned at all. Lea is trying to counter now... Lea Michele launches a rapid series of punches... She's taking Elisha from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome! The crowd are going nuts! The fans just love watching Lea in the cage. Beauty, poise and a fantastic figure. This girl has got it all and she's not letting up in this fight! Bone shattering straight right hand from Lea Michele! BANG. Elisha's going to have a big headache after that blow! Elisha Cuthbert launches a solid middle kick. That kick whizzes pass Lea. Tremendous strikes from Elisha Cuthbert! Some big punches are landing! This could be the end of Lea! Elisha Cuthbert throws a punch. It's deflected. Nice D from Lea. The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round Brilliant combination from Elisha Cuthbert... Punches are landing...she's forcing Lea to try and defend better. Lea's Mouth is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Elisha Cuthbert makes a quick move for Lea Michele's sexy dark hair. She grabs it by the handful and looks to toss her to the canvas. Lea is squealing in pain! Elisha has literally thrown her to the canvas by the hair. That's a devastating hair mare, Elisha's removing strands of her opponent's sexy dark hair from her hands. Elisha is standing while Lea is on the ground on her back. Lea Michele is trying to get back to her feet, "Stay the fuck down, Lea." Elisha Cuthbert is measuring her up, she's in position to drop a knee to her gut... Elisha has dropped her knee right into Lea's belly! That's pushed the wind right out of her and Lea is gasping for breath. Elisha gets back to her feet...is she going to do that move again? Elisha is standing while Lea is on the ground on her back. Elisha Cuthbert launches a kick to Lea Michele's thigh... Lea checks that kick! Nice work, it's hard to defend from the ground like that. Lea tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Lea Michele launches an up-kick intended for Elisha Cuthbert's head. It looks awkward... Elisha leans out of the way. Too easy! Elisha is standing while Lea is on the ground on her back. This fight is awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights between these two. Lea doesn't want to continue the fight in this position. She tries to get back on her feet. Wow! She moves fast and now she's standing. She's like lightning! Lea climbs to her feet and is standing now. She does look a little wobbly on those legs! Lea steps back and signals for a time out. What? She can't do that! Elisha gestures to Lena Gercke, she wants the fight to continue. Lea Michele jumps over Elisha and tries to grapple. Lea pushes Elisha against the cage in a plum position! Elisha Cuthbert pushes away Lea Michele, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Lea Michele doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Elisha Cuthbert. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Elisha Cuthbert grabs one of Lea Michele's arms and tries a hip throw. Lea does well to maintain her balance and avoids going down. Lightning fast low kick from Elisha Cuthbert! She can really move when she wants to. Lea blocks that kick with her leg. Lea is trying to counter now... Lea Michele moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Lea has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Elisha Cuthbert launches a few hard punches towards Lea Michele's breasts! Lea struggles and protects herself. We all know how much she loves her tits! HA! The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. Elisha Cuthbert launches a few punches right towards Lea Michele's breasts while holds her tightly! Lea seems unaffected...those punches either don't carry any power or she must have boobs of steel. Elisha gets sloppy and Lea Michele tries to take advantage... Lea Michele is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and she's trying to violently punish Elisha Cuthbert with uppercuts! Elisha is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Elisha's unable to escape! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Lea Michele's an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Elisha Cuthbert. Lea Michele pushes away Elisha Cuthbert, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Elisha Cuthbert stumbles backwards and Lea Michele circles to get the center of the cage. Lea Michele moves forward and launches a low kick. Ouch! Hard blow to Elisha's left thigh. That might leave a bruise. Lea takes a few seconds to recover her breath...a river of sweat running between her breasts. Referee Lena Gercke stops the action and is having to yell at the fighters to get back to their corners. The round is over. I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Lea Michele is opening up on Elisha Cuthbert and raining down combinations! Elisha's corner looks worried! If she can't escape this'll be over. Lea has inflicted a deep cut on Elisha's Right eye. There's some blood coming from that wound. A punch from Lea Michele... It gets blocked by Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert is holding Lea's right leg. Lea should never have got herself in this spot, Elisha is trying to take her down. Lea shows great balance while pushing away Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Lea Michele's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round Solid kick to the leg from Elisha Cuthbert. Lea checks it and positions herself. Elisha gets sloppy and Lea Michele tries to take advantage... A solid combination from Lea Michele. All those punches connect with Elisha. For every hit that lands, Lea's calling out "Take that, take that." Elisha's Left eye is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Elisha has been opened up by Lea...the Geos Gamma Girls fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. Lea Michele lets rip with a fast low kick! This fighter's legs are amazing to watch! Elisha receives a hard blow on her right leg! Oh no! It appears that there is an injury to Elisha's leg. It looks like she's hyper-extended it. The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round Elisha Cuthbert moves forward and launches a low kick. Lea blocks that without missing a beat. The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round Lea Michele paws at Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha swings ineffectively and backs away. Lea tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Lea Michele tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Lea as she pushes Elisha forward with double underhooks. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Elisha Cuthbert tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Lea Michele is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Elisha Cuthbert pushes away Lea Michele, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Lea Michele doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Elisha Cuthbert. Lea is trying to counter now... Brutal punches to Elisha Cuthbert's face while in the clinch! Lea Michele's fighting with all her force here. Elisha can't take many more shots like those! There's every chance Lea can finish her off right here and now. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Elisha Cuthbert pushes away Lea Michele, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Lea Michele doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Elisha Cuthbert. Lea Michele tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Lea Michele circles out and slips free of Elisha Cuthbert's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position. The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round Elisha Cuthbert moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Lea checks the kick. Pulverizing punch to Lea Michele's head from Elisha Cuthbert! Lea slips under the punch. Elisha's fist only touching hair! Lea tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Lea Michele fakes a punch and launches herself over Elisha Cuthbert. Great move by Lea! She pushes Elisha under a troublesome thai clinch. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Elisha Cuthbert tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Lea Michele is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Elisha Cuthbert doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lea Michele's embrace and tries to move away. Lea Michele pushes Elisha Cuthbert forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Elisha misses a step and Lea sees an opportunity to counter her... Lea Michele pushes Elisha Cuthbert against the fence and launches a few sick punches. A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Elisha's chin! Her legs are wobbling! Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Elisha Cuthbert doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lea Michele's embrace and tries to move away. Lea Michele pushes Elisha Cuthbert forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Elisha Cuthbert pushes away Lea Michele, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Lea Michele doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Elisha Cuthbert. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Elisha Cuthbert pushes away Lea Michele, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Lea Michele doesn't want to break the clinch. She's still grappling with Elisha Cuthbert. The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Lea Michele doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Elisha Cuthbert's embrace and tries to move away. Nice move from Lea Michele who puts some distance between herself and Elisha Cuthbert. The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round Lightning fast low kick from Elisha Cuthbert! She can really move when she wants to. Lea blocks that kick with her leg. A shake of the head from Lea. She flicks her head back and takes a few gulps of fresh air. She looks exhausted to me. The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round An inside leg kick from Elisha Cuthbert. The kick goes awry and Elisha almost loses her balance. She must be careful not to over commit on those kicks. Nice punch by Elisha Cuthbert. That nearly tags Lea. Elisha misses a step and Lea sees an opportunity to counter her... Lea Michele fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Elisha didn't see that coming and has been put on the ground! Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. The Geos Gamma Girls fighter, Elisha Cuthbert, is going for a submission move here. She has Lea Michele on her back and is grabbing at her legs...could this be? Yes, Elisha's trying for the dreaded legspread submission. Lea is kicking her legs like a woman possessed! She's struggling...she's still struggling...Yes! Lea has freed herself from Elisha's legspread submission. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert launches a few weak punches. Lea blocks them effectively. Elisha needs to get more steam behind those hits. Elisha gets sloppy and Lea Michele tries to take advantage... Lea Michele tries to launch a few punches at Elisha Cuthbert. Some hits are landing, but to little effect. A lot of them are being soaked up by Elisha's defense. Oh My! A crushing shot to Elisha Cuthbert's body! That one seemed to double her over and push the wind out of her. Elisha is holding her side and she looks very uncomfortable. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert slides her beautiful legs high around Lea Michele's neck and tries to apply a triangle. Lea cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount! The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Lea Michele is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Elisha Cuthbert's ribs and breasts. Elisha felt that and her face shows the pain. Those are tears on her cheeks... The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert attempts to trap Lea Michele in her guard. Lea keeps control and remains in side mount. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert attempts to trap Lea Michele in her guard. Lea keeps control and remains in side mount. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert tries to show some of her ground skills. Lea uses her strength to keep Elisha at a disadvantage. That's a nice show of power. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. "Submit...come on...submit to me...", Elisha Cuthbert is goading Lea Michele into submitting. I doubt Lea will be able to withstand a hold locked in by a submission artist like Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert is attempting to trap Lea Michele in her guard. Lea keeps control and remains in side mount. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert has a shot at trapping Lea Michele in her guard. Lea keeps control and remains in side mount. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert attempts to trap Lea Michele in her guard. Lea keeps control and remains in side mount. Lena Gercke stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Gutenberg Castle (Balzers, Liechtenstein) are cheering for the girls. Lena Gercke separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters are yelling abuse and gesturing to each other as the head to their corners. The next round is going to be hot! Elisha has to be confident that she won that round. She runs her fingers through her wavy blonde hair and smiles at the crowd. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= Lea Michele attempts a shoot! Lea checks herself and stops before running into Elisha's kick. Lucky girl! Poorly executed technique from Elisha. Lea looks to counter... Lea Michele moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Hard blow to Elisha's thigh! That'll be a bruise by morning. One of Elisha's beautiful legs has been hyper-extended. It looks like her leg is the victim. Oh no! A bad move from Elisha Cuthbert! She allows Lea to land a solid head kick. Elisha's rocked with that one! That looks like it hurts! Elisha's Right cheek isn't looking the best. She's taken some damage there. There's a vicious laceration on Elisha's Right cheek. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round Elisha Cuthbert tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Lea moves backwards and circles around Elisha to avoid the clinch. Lea Michele wants this win. She unleashes a mighty kick. Brutal high kick to Elisha! The crowd are screaming "Holy Shit! Holy Shit!" The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round Elisha Cuthbert decides to launch some tentative punches... Lea takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Some nice shots from Lea Michele. She stuns Elisha. Now's the time for Lea to strike for a win. It's going to be hard for Elisha to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Forehead is swelling up big time. Lea Michele tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown... Got her! Elisha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert is trying to close her guard around Lea Michele. "Uhhh Lea...ughh...get off me..." Lea defends herself well and stops Elisha. "No fucking way, Elisha...(grunt)" The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Lea Michele is moving on the ground...it looks like she may have something in evil mind here... Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally? What an evil move by Lea! Lena Gercke didn't see that! Give her some glasses! Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her wavy blonde hair. Lea Michele positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows. One, two, three! Elisha's being punished here! Lea has opened Elisha up! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Elisha's Right cheek. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Lea doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground, "Get back on your feet, Elisha!" Elisha misses a step and Lea sees an opportunity to counter her... Lea Michele fakes some punches... Lea moves in and BAM! She lands a big punch to Elisha's face! Erk...someone call for a makeup artist! Elisha's Right eye is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. This isn't good for Elisha! The Canadian fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Lea has punished Elisha, the Canadian fighter is struggling to stay in the fight. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Elisha Cuthbert is a bloody mess! Lea Michele has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Elisha is even thinking of fighting on. Lea Michele swarms all over Elisha Cuthbert trying to finish this fight! Elisha's taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight. Elisha has a nasty cut on her Chin. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. Elisha seems a bit groggy...her movements aren't very coordinated now. She isn't the girl she was when she started this fight. Lea Michele is in open guard over Elisha. Lea Michele moves on the ground... ...and she gets to half guard. Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Lea Michele hovers above Elisha Cuthbert... Bam! Good punches to Elisha's body. That'll leave a mark on her utterly alluring tits! Lea Michele is in half guard over Elisha. Elisha should never have stepped into the cage with Lea. She's outclassed here. This is embarrassing for the Geos Gamma Girls. Elisha Cuthbert continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Lena Gercke is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Lea Michele attempts to pass Elisha Cuthbert's guard... Lea manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Lea Michele positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows. One, two, three! Elisha's being punished here! Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert is a bloody mess! Lea Michele has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Elisha is even thinking of fighting on. The Strikeforce fans are cheering Elisha on as she tries to get back to her feet... Oh my! Elisha isn't going anywhere! That's a nasty shove from Lea to keep her on the ground. Lea Michele is in a side mount over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Lena Gercke is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. The two fighters are on the canvas. The crowd watches as Lea Michele looks to mount Elisha Cuthbert... Lea slides her knee across and gets to mount. The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round Lea Michele is in full mount position over Elisha Cuthbert. You can see Elisha Cuthbert's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her wavy blonde hair. Elisha has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Lea Michele positions herself over Elisha Cuthbert. "How do you like this, Elisha?" Oh no, Lea's going for a crotch claw! That has to be illegal! Elisha's not happy, tears are in her eyes as Lea locks her hand over her crotch! Oh my, that's humiliating. Lena Gercke didn't see that! Give her some glasses! Lea Michele is in full mount position over Elisha Cuthbert. Elisha Cuthbert's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Lea Michele smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Good looking punches from Lea Michele on the ground. Those punches could take their toll on Elisha. She's feeling those for sure. Oh No! Wait! Lena Gercke is stopping this one. Elisha isn't going to be able to live this one down. She's been well and truly beaten by Lea. Elisha's Nose is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. A TKO (GnP) win at 3:34 Round 3 for Lea Michele. Excellent work. Statistics: Lea Michele Punches 23/27 (85%) Kicks 5/6 (83%) Clinch strikes 11/14 (79%) Takedowns 3/3 (100%) GnP strikes 19/24 (79%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 5944,56 Clinch Damage 1023,75 Ground Damage 3011 Time on the ground 316 s Statistics: Elisha Cuthbert Punches 10/29 (34%) Kicks 1/10 (10%) Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%) Takedowns 1/2 (50%) GnP strikes 0/3 (0%) Submissions 4/4 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%) Damage caused 765,75 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 509,83 Time on the ground 288 s Lea Michele wins 26,56 ranking points after the fight. Elisha Cuthbert loses -16,60 ranking points after the fight. Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Lea. This woman could sell out a UCC event all on her own. She knows exactly what she's doing in the cage. (761 points) That was a decent performance from Elisha Cuthbert tonight. In my eyes, she read the fight well and wasn't afraid of engaging. Hopefully she can level out her aggression and do something about her hair, if she can manage that, then it's possible she'll go far in the UCC. (219 points) Geos Gamma Girls and Strikeforce should pay Elisha and Lea extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans! Super fit bodies, amazing skills and looks that can kill. These girls have it all. 'Nuff said.