Raquel Pomplun's the favourite fighter of the crowd here at the Tennant Creek (Northern Territory, Australia). You couldn't even count the number of signs with her name on them. Raquel flexes her body for the crowd as they start a "Let's go Raquel!" chant. Raquel Pomplun is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap. That's a ferocious stare down by Sofia Kashtanova while Lena Gercke recites the rules. If looks could kill Raquel Pomplun would already be on her back. This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. And there you go! I would put my money on Raquel today. The referee of the bout is Lena Gercke. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= We've got the 123 lbs Raquel Pomplun up against the 124 lbs Sofia Kashtanova. Will that difference in weight be a deciding factor in this fight? Let's find out! The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round Sofia Kashtanova moves forward and launches a low kick. Raquel blocks that without missing a beat. Sofia Kashtanova grabs Raquel by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Raquel is wriggling around...Sofia is unable to take her down. Raquel is trying to counter now... Nice punches from Raquel Pomplun. Sofia staggers backwards, she's in trouble. Raquel wants to finish this and continues launching bombs! Sofia's Chin is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round Raquel Pomplun launches a hook to the body. Bang! Sofia stops that one with her ribs! Her breasts seemed to lift right up under that punch. Oh My! A crushing shot to Sofia Kashtanova's body! That one seemed to double her over and push the wind out of her. Sofia is holding her side and she looks very uncomfortable. Raquel Pomplun fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut. Crack! It lands on Sofia's chin. What a bell ringer! Raquel fakes a move and moves laterally. Raquel Pomplun goes for a low kick... Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick! It connects! Sofia is in trouble! Big trouble! It's going to be hard for Sofia to look at herself in a mirror tomorrow. Her Right cheek is swelling up big time. Brilliant combination from Sofia Kashtanova... Raquel's shows some dodging skills by avoiding those punches. Incredible haymaker from Raquel Pomplun! You can see Sofia Kashtanova's head being snapped backwards! Her hair flying everywhere! Raquel has opened up Sofia! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Sofia's Right eye. The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round Raquel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape, just ask anyone who's gone a few rounds with her. Good looking front kick from Raquel Pomplun... It connects and Sofia stumbles backwards... Raquel Pomplun wants to take the advantage of this fight and she tries to clinch with Sofia Kashtanova. Raquel moves forward and holds Sofia, their breasts pressing against each other. Sofia Kashtanova doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Raquel Pomplun's embrace and tries to move away. Raquel Pomplun pushes Sofia Kashtanova forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Sofia Kashtanova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Raquel Pomplun is determined to work from the clinch. She's pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Raquel is trying to counter now... Raquel Pomplun tries to take Sofia Kashtanova down...Sofia stumbles backwards and Raquel launches a few punches... One swing hits hard on Sofia's jaw! Her head whips backwards...sweat flicking from her hair. The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. It's a dirty boxing lesson by Sofia Kashtanova who's trying to punish Raquel Pomplun's beautiful tits with a few punches. Raquel brings her opponent closer and blocks Sofia's punches. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Insane uppercut from the clinch by Raquel Pomplun! That one almost breaks Sofia's chin! She's knocked down! Raquel has opened up Sofia! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Sofia's Chin. Sofia seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Raquel! This is the beginning of the end! The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. Raquel Pomplun sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Sofia Kashtanova. Sofia is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight. Raquel has opened up Sofia! It looks like blood is starting to flow from Sofia's Chin. Sofia seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Raquel! This is the beginning of the end! Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. Sofia Kashtanova is a bloody mess! Raquel Pomplun has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Sofia is even thinking of fighting on. Raquel Pomplun swarms all over Sofia Kashtanova trying to finish this fight! Sofia's taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend herself or the ref will stop the fight. Sofia seems a bit groggy...her movements aren't very coordinated now. She isn't the girl she was when she started this fight. Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. You can see Sofia Kashtanova's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Sofia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. The effort shows as Sofia tries to get back to her feet. "Where do you think you're going, Sofia?" Oh, there's a nasty shove from Raquel and Sofia stays on the mat. Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. Sofia is trying to get back onto her feet. Oh! There's a push from Raquel and Sofia is still on the canvas. Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. Raquel Pomplun is playing with Sofia Kashtanova. I don't know if it's because of Sofia's lack of fighting spirit or just lack of skill. Sofia is trying to get back onto her feet. Oh! There's a push from Raquel and Sofia is still on the canvas. Raquel is standing while Sofia is on the ground on her back. Sofia Kashtanova'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 hair. It looks like Sofia is having trouble getting to her feet, Raquel's going to make the most of that. Oh No! She moves towards Sofia's head and has an evil glint in her eyes... Raquel is standing on Sofia's hair! Sofia is writhing in pain, but she can't escape. Raquel has grabbed her hands and is pulling on them, trying to lift her up! Sofia's back is arched and her head remains on the canvas! Her hair is being pulled by the roots! Lena Gercke is signalling for the fight to stop. She needs both ladies vertical and ready to fight. They are taking their sweet time about it, but we're now finally ready to resume the match. OK folks, Sofia is back on her feet and ready to continue fighting. The Queens of Pain combatant will not be wanting to hit the canvas again. Incredible haymaker from Raquel Pomplun! You can see Sofia Kashtanova's head being snapped backwards! Her hair flying everywhere! Oh no! Sofia will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Right cheek has taken some brutal punishment. This isn't good for Sofia! The Russian fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Raquel Pomplun jumps over Sofia and tries to grapple. Raquel pushes Sofia against the cage in a plum position! Sofia Kashtanova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Raquel Pomplun is determined to work from the clinch. She's pummeled through and managed to retain her position. The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Raquel Pomplun is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and she's trying to violently punish Sofia Kashtanova with uppercuts! Sofia is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Sofia's unable to escape! Erk...someone call for a make up artist! Sofia's Right eye is going to need some help! I can see some bruising coming up. Sofia Kashtanova tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Raquel Pomplun is determined to work from the clinch. She's pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Sofia Kashtanova'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 hair. Raquel Pomplun is in a good position and she's looking to change levels for the takedown... Raquel catches an ankle and Sofia is tripped to the mat! Raquel Pomplun is in closed guard over Sofia. You can see Sofia Kashtanova's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Sofia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Raquel Pomplun's in closed guard, as Sofia Kashtanova tries to roll on the ground. Raquel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Sofia gets sloppy and Raquel Pomplun tries to take advantage... Raquel Pomplun tries to escape from the closed guard. Raquel succeeds and she's now in open guard. She takes a second to breathe, her chest rising and falling. That was hard work for Raquel. The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round Raquel Pomplun is in open guard over Sofia. Raquel Pomplun pushes Sofia Kashtanova against the fence and then tries to improve her position. Raquel jumps and tries to free her leg! Sofia doesn't allow this but Raquel is able to get half guard here. Raquel Pomplun is in half guard over Sofia. Deep breaths from Sofia Kashtanova who tries a hammer punch to Raquel Pomplun's chest. Raquel blocks those punches. The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round Raquel Pomplun is in half guard over Sofia. Raquel Pomplun tries to free her leg. Raquel uses her skills by jumping out of Sofia's guard. She then moves quickly to side mount! Raquel Pomplun is in side mount over Sofia Kashtanova. Sofia Kashtanova attempts to trap Raquel Pomplun in her guard. Raquel keeps control and remains in side mount. Lena Gercke tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over. The round is for Raquel, who walks calmly to her corner while adjusting her outfit. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Raquel Pomplun shoots for a double leg takedown! She hits it! Sofia is taken off her feet...oh! but she manages to pull Raquel into her guard. Raquel Pomplun is in closed guard over Sofia. You can see Sofia Kashtanova's blood making stains in the mat. She flicks her head back, there's blood in her hair. Sofia has a worried and pained look on her face, everyone watching here can tell she's in trouble. Raquel Pomplun's in closed guard, as Sofia Kashtanova tries to roll on the ground. Raquel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Raquel is trying to counter now... Raquel Pomplun tries to pass Sofia Kashtanova's guard... Raquel manages to get her toned leg free and moves to half guard. Raquel Pomplun is in half guard over Sofia. This fight is awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights between these two. Raquel Pomplun tries to open up Sofia Kashtanova with a few strikes using her right elbow... Some nice shots are landing. Sofia's trying to block them with her hands, but it's still hurting her. The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round Raquel Pomplun is in half guard over Sofia. Sofia Kashtanova tries to turn in and scramble out. Raquel Pomplun timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine! Sofia can't find a way out! Her face is turning purple and she taps before going to sleep! A Submission (guillotine) win at 0:47 Round 2 for Raquel Pomplun. Excellent work. Statistics: Raquel Pomplun Punches 9/10 (90%) Kicks 4/4 (100%) Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%) Takedowns 2/2 (100%) GnP strikes 7/15 (47%) Submissions 1/1 (100%) Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%) Damage caused 4415,4 Clinch Damage 1593,9 Ground Damage 153 Time on the ground 85 s Statistics: Sofia Kashtanova Punches 0/4 (0%) Kicks 0/1 (0%) Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%) Takedowns 0/1 (0%) GnP strikes 0/1 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 0 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 146 s Raquel Pomplun wins 10,95 ranking points after the fight. Sofia Kashtanova loses -6,57 ranking points after the fight. Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Raquel. This woman could sell out a UCC event all on her own. She knows exactly what she's doing in the cage. (552 points) Sofia Kashtanova was boring today if you ask me. She did nothing in her fight. Sofia would have been better off just flashing her perfect tits for the fans. (20 points) I only can thank Raquel and Sofia for an unforgettable fight! In fact, I would get down on my knees and kiss their feet for putting on such a great show. I fucking love my job!