The people are cheering for Hitomi Tanaka. In fact, they're going totally nuts! You can hear the "Let's go Hitomi!" chants all around the place! It's time for some pure, unbridled intensity. From Berkeley, California, USA, Nicole Richie will bring a storm of violence and unpredictability. Standing at a lovely 5'1" and weighing a tiny 100 pounds, she's a fierce and untamed force in the cage. She's almost primal. Nicole Richie pulls at her own wild blonde hair as she grins at her opponent. She makes a groaning sound and then moans, "So you're my new plaything? I'm going to enjoy this." Hitomi Tanaka raises her fists in her corner and the crowd respond. She certainly seems confident, we'll soon see if that pays off. This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. It should be a pretty fair match tonight. I can't pick which fighter will be raising her fists after this match. Nicole Richie comes with a 2 fight losing streak. The referee of the bout is Toccara Jones. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= The bell rings and Hitomi is already calling Nicole Richie out, "I'm gonna win this fight! No way you can stop me!" Hitomi Tanaka launches a stiff jab, right towards Nicole Richie's face! That barely hits Nicole's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that? Referee Toccara Jones needs to get her eyes checked. She missed that blatant foul! Lightning fast low kick from Nicole Richie! She can really move when she wants to. Hitomi blocks that kick with her leg. Hitomi is trying to counter now... Hitomi Tanaka moves forward looking for some action. She surprises Nicole with double overhooks! Nicole Richie grabs Hitomi by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground! Hitomi is wriggling around...Nicole is unable to take her down. The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round Good looking front kick from Hitomi Tanaka... It connects and Nicole stumbles backwards... Brutal-looking high kick from Nicole Richie! Look out Hitomi Tanaka! Hitomi dodges! How the hell did she escape that one? Nicole Richie and Hitomi Tanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting, this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch. The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round Incredible haymaker from Nicole Richie! It misses by a mile. Shocking attempt really. A bone shattering straight left hand from Hitomi Tanaka! Ow, ow, ow! Nicole's going to have the worst headache after that blow! Yeow! It looks like Nicole's Right cheek is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. Hitomi Tanaka fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Nicole didn't see that coming and has been put on the ground! A very hard blow to Nicole Richie's mid-section. That hit her with full force and has winded her. She seems hurt, I can see her eyes watering. Yes, she's on the verge of crying. The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round Hitomi Tanaka is in open guard over Nicole. Nicole Richie is trying to close her guard around Hitomi Tanaka. "Uhhh Hitomi...ughh...get off me..." Hitomi defends herself well and stops Nicole. "No fucking way, Nicole...(grunt)" Hitomi Tanaka is in open guard over Nicole. Hitomi Tanaka moves on the ground... ... and she moves to side mount. Hitomi Tanaka is in a side mount over Nicole Richie. Hitomi Tanaka looks to pass to mount... Nicole creates space and scrambles back to her feet, but she looks concerned. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Las Lajas Sanctuary (Narino, Colombia) are cheering for the girls. Nicole steps backwards away from Hitomi. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. You can see how sweaty she is, I just hope she has the fitness to continue. Incredible high kick from Nicole Richie! What an impact. Hitomi is dazed and worried! The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round Nicole Richie looks to close the range with Hitomi Tanaka and tries to grapple... Hitomi doesn't want anything to do with this as she moves backwards. Nicole circles around Hitomi... Nicole Richie wants to take the advantage of this fight and she tries to clinch with Hitomi Tanaka. "Fuck off, Nicole", Hitomi pushes Nicole back to avoid the clinch. Nicole misses a step and Hitomi sees an opportunity to counter her... Hitomi Tanaka looks to close the range with Nicole Richie and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Hitomi shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Hitomi Tanaka gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown... Hitomi blocks Nicole's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move. Hitomi Tanaka is in closed guard over Nicole. Nicole Richie's a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground. Hitomi Tanaka is in closed guard, as Nicole Richie tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Nicole's now in full mount over Hitomi. Nicole Richie is in full mount position over Hitomi Tanaka. Hitomi Tanaka and Nicole Richie are on the canvas...Hitomi is lifting her head up...looks like she might be attempting a headbutt... CRACK! Forehead to forehead! Nicole's brains will be scrambled after that hit! Toccara Jones saw it! Nicole is in trouble here, she looks up at referee Toccara Jones. Toccara Jones is giving her a moment to steady herself. And now we can continue. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Nicole is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Hitomi runs her fingers through her hair. The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round Hitomi Tanaka and Nicole Richie engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are missing terribly. This is not what people paid to see! Brilliant combination from Nicole Richie... Punches are landing...she's forcing Hitomi to try and defend better. Nicole Richie throws a low kick with her toned leg. Hitomi blocks with ease, she's laughing at Nicole! Talk about arrogance. Nicole Richie and Hitomi Tanaka engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting, this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch. Oh My! A crushing shot to Nicole Richie's body! That one seemed to double her over and push the wind out of her. Nicole is holding her side and she looks very uncomfortable. Nicole Richie attempts a sweep single... Nicole catches Hitomi's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Nicole. Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard. Hitomi leans in and grabs Nicole's arms as she brings her to the ground again. Hitomi tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Hitomi Tanaka is going in for a facesit submission! She has Nicole Richie on her back, face-up on the mat. Hitomi is quite literally trying to sit down on her opponents face and cover it with her posterior. This is why I love the UCC! Oh my! This is insane! Nicole's attempting to bridge out of the facesit! Such power from this petite fighter with the gracefully natural tits! She's escaped and now I can breath again! Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie looks to power up and open Hitomi Tanaka's guard... Hitomi has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. Nobody is getting in there today, least of all Nicole. Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard. Nicole fakes a few punches and then slips one toned leg away to get the half mount. Nice MMA work. Nicole Richie is in half guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie is trying to pass Hitomi Tanaka's guard... Nicole passes momentarily, but Hitomi sees an opening and traps her in full guard. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. The crowd appreciate her getting these girls back to their feet. Both women get to their feet and catch their collective breath. Hitomi is wiping the sweat from her eyes as Nicole runs her fingers through her wild blonde hair. Toccara Jones tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over. Close round. It could go to either fighter. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Nicole Richie moves to attack! Nicole misses a knee. Hitomi will be thanking her lucky stars! Hitomi Tanaka begins to launch a barrage of punches over Nicole Richie! This is getting worse and worse for Nicole. She's in a world of hurt now and I think she may be about to black out. Nicole's Mouth is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Nicole Richie tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo. Those punches are landing on Hitomi's face. She can feel them, for sure. Solid kick to the leg from Hitomi Tanaka. Oh man! That visibly pains Nicole. Tears may be welling in her eyes! Nicole Richie found an opening in the defense of Hitomi Tanaka, she's launching a big uppercut... Hitomi's fast enough to dodge that uppercut. Nicole Richie is holding Hitomi Tanaka's left leg. She's got a tight grip and is trying to take Hitomi down... Crash! Hitomi loses balance and goes to the ground. She could be in trouble. Nicole Richie is in a side mount over Hitomi Tanaka. Hitomi Tanaka is attempting to trap Nicole Richie in her guard. Hitomi manages to switch to half guard. Nicole Richie is in half guard over Hitomi. Hitomi Tanaka attempts to move to full guard. Hitomi manages to switch to full guard. Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie uses some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard! Hitomi holds Nicole and prevents her from moving to a better position! Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie's looking to pass Hitomi Tanaka's guard... Hitomi Tanaka has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked. The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round Nicole Richie is in closed guard over Hitomi. Nicole Richie is in closed guard, as Hitomi Tanaka tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Hitomi's now in full mount over Nicole. Hitomi Tanaka is in full mount position over Nicole Richie. Hitomi's taking this opportunity to rest. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. The crowd appreciate her getting these girls back to their feet. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Nicole and Hitomi glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Nicole looks bad, I doubt she'll get many cover shoots after this match. I'd say her ego isn't the only thing being bruised here. Hitomi Tanaka moves forward looking for some action. She surprises Nicole with double overhooks! The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round Ohhh! Tremendous strikes from Nicole Richie! Hitomi blocks with confidence. She doesn't appear concerned at all. Nicole looks bad, I doubt she'll get many cover shoots after this match. I'd say her ego isn't the only thing being bruised here. Hitomi Tanaka swings... Slap! A hard impact to Nicole's face! Her eyes rolled back in their sockets with that one. Nicole has a nasty cut on her Left cheek. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round Hitomi Tanaka looks to close the range with Nicole Richie and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Hitomi shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Hitomi Tanaka's absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and is violently punishing Nicole Richie with uppercuts! Nicole's taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Nicole is unable to escape! Nicole has been opened up by Hitomi...the Lost Wildcats fighter is bleeding heavily. That's an ugly looking wound. Nicole Richie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Hitomi Tanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Nicole Richie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch. Hitomi Tanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position. Hitomi is trying to counter now... Hitomi Tanaka pushes away Nicole Richie, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Nicole Richie stumbles backwards and Hitomi Tanaka circles to get the center of the cage. Hitomi Tanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Nicole Richie's punches. Nicole is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hitomi. This isn't good for Nicole! The American fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Nicole Richie goes in with a looping right hand while Hitomi Tanaka jumps back and jabs. That one hits, but Hitomi seems unaffected. She's countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here. There's a vicious laceration on Nicole's Left cheek. It looks as if it's hurt her. I doubt she can continue. Here comes a punch to the guts from Nicole Richie. Hitomi Tanaka looks to defend... Hitomi's eyes just opened wide as Nicole has deliberately gone for a crotch claw. Her hand is between Hitomi's thighs and she's digging her fingers in. What a dirty tactic! Is someone paying Toccara Jones to look the other way? She totally ignored that foul! Hitomi Tanaka launches a furious low kick! This fighter's legs are amazing to watch! Nicole receives a hard blow on her left leg! Nicole Richie's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Hitomi Tanaka smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Hitomi Tanaka found an opening in the defense of Nicole Richie, she's launching a big hook! She landed it! That could break Nicole's ribs. Oh my gosh! Nicole seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Hitomi! This is the beginning of the end! Nicole Richie's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Hitomi Tanaka smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Hitomi Tanaka and Nicole Richie engage in a wild exchange of punches! Hitomi is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. Hitomi Tanaka and Nicole Richie engage in a wild exchange of punches! Hitomi is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. Nicole Richie'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 wild blonde hair. Hitomi Tanaka swings... Slap! A hard impact to Nicole's face! Her eyes rolled back in their sockets with that one. The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round Nicole Richie'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 wild blonde hair. Hitomi Tanaka's mind is definitely in this fight. She sees an opening and delivers a big right hand... Wow! Nicole's going to have a headache after that one. Nicole Richie is a bloody mess! Hitomi Tanaka has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Nicole is even thinking of fighting on. Nicole Richie dives for Hitomi Tanaka's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt! Hitomi Tanaka steps her leg out of danger while Nicole Richie remains on the ground. Toccara Jones 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! This round is maybe for Hitomi, but it's close. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= Hitomi Tanaka is holding Nicole Richie's left leg. She's got a tight grip and is trying to take Nicole down... Crash! Nicole loses balance and goes to the ground. She could be in trouble. Hitomi Tanaka is in a side mount over Nicole Richie. Hitomi Tanaka looks to pass to mount... Hitomi slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! This is a tough spot for Nicole. The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round Hitomi Tanaka is in full mount position over Nicole Richie. Hitomi breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. Hitomi Tanaka is in full mount position over Nicole Richie. Hitomi's taking this opportunity to rest. Toccara Jones stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters want to continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision. Nicole and Hitomi glare at each other as they prepare to continue the fight. Nicole Richie is a bloody mess! Hitomi Tanaka has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Nicole is even thinking of fighting on. A wicked punch by Nicole Richie! Ohh...that one goes awry. Nicole Richie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Toccara Jones is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Nicole Richie attempts a sweep single... Hitomi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt. The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round Nicole Richie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Toccara Jones is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Hitomi Tanaka goes in with a looping right hand while Nicole Richie jumps back and jabs. Nicole seems staggered and Hitomi runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round Nicole Richie is a bloody mess! Hitomi Tanaka has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Nicole is even thinking of fighting on. The two ladies exchange punches wildly. Hitomi connects with a few punches. Hitomi Tanaka looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Nicole Richie's punches. Nicole is on the receiving end of a great combo by Hitomi. Hitomi Tanaka decides to launch some tentative punches... Hitomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Ow! A thumping hit to Nicole Richie's chest! Her natural A cup breasts took the full impact of that one, they'll be bruised and black by morning. Nicole Richie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Toccara Jones is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Hitomi Tanaka tries to take the action to her favorite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Hitomi as she pushes Nicole forward with double underhooks. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Hitomi is running out of steam. Her performance may be going down from here unless she gets a second wind. Hitomi Tanaka pushes Nicole Richie against the cage and begins a relentless combination of punches. The crowd are on their feet! This is insane! Nicole cannot escape Hitomi's clinch! Hitomi is just brutalizing Nicole with punches time and time again! Nicole hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Hitomi has left Nicole unconscious! What a finish by Hitomi! The crowd are chanting her name! Yeow! It looks like Nicole's Nose is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. Oh My! That is a nasty cut on Nicole's Nose. A KO (Punches) win at 2:15 Round 3 for Hitomi Tanaka. Excellent work. Statistics: Nicole Richie Punches 16/37 (43%) Kicks 1/5 (20%) Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%) Takedowns 2/4 (50%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 1/1 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%) Damage caused 480,08 Clinch Damage 0 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 178 s Statistics: Hitomi Tanaka Punches 38/54 (70%) Kicks 3/3 (100%) Clinch strikes 9/9 (100%) Takedowns 3/3 (100%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 1/1 (100%) Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%) Damage caused 5140,06 Clinch Damage 1188,69 Ground Damage 143 Time on the ground 178 s Nicole Richie loses -11,42 ranking points after the fight. Hitomi Tanaka wins 17,36 ranking points after the fight. Not a bad show by Nicole Richie today. No doubt her hard core fans will be happy with her efforts. If she continues to show off her cleavage and her legs, I think she'll draw in even more fans. (183 points) A dominating performance by Hitomi who took her best game against Nicole. I have no doubt Hitomi will be gracing the cover of Total Knock Out in the near future. (637 points) Oh yes! What a superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year! Hitomi and Nicole proved that they have the skills, abilities and looks to sell tickets and merchandise.