Athena vs Ivelisse

This spirited contest starts off on a measured and respectful note. The pair talk a little bit about how eager they’ve been to check out each other’s skills and in keeping with their fearsome reputations, begin on a cautious note with collar and elbow tie-ups, Headlocks and some old-school mat wrestling. In fact, the old-school approach dominates the entire match as the duo stay low to the mat and use technical know-how as opposed to high-flying or extravagant moves. They pile on the pressure with Waistlocks and Sleeperholds, Waistscissors and Boston Crabs. Some excruciating, limb-twisting submissions start to make appearances in the second half of the match as the pair start to get impatient for a win. Ivelisse suffers through a Bow & Arrow while Athena gets her neck and back wrenched in a prolonged Camel Clutch. The action continues to heat up through to an inconclusive final moment after which the duo size each other up with renewed respect and resolve to settle things another time.