Post by The Sandmen on Jun 2, 2017 8:14:37 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The Karate Hottie's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Karate Hottie showing excellent timing, blasts Paige VanZant with a right hand.
Great hook by Michelle Waterson! Paige VanZant is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Karate Hottie is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and gestures for Paige VanZant to stand up.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Karate Hottie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Karate Hottie is locking that Triangle from Mount...
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Michelle Waterson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Karate Hottie and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Karate Hottie may be in trouble!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries a kimura
VanZant breaks the lock.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Karate Hottie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant hold her own hand and breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michelle Waterson.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes The Karate Hottie against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michelle Waterson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Paige VanZant gets the advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Karate Hottie.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
The Karate Hottie attempts a shoot
but stops before running into VanZant's kick.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
VanZant blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
The Karate Hottie hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Michelle Waterson, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to VanZant's face, followed by knees to the body from Michelle Waterson!
Bang! VanZant can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's head
Those punches are hitting! The Karate Hottie covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Michelle Waterson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
The Karate Hottie ties her up.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant hovers above The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Stand up! This is what The Karate Hottie's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shovel hook by Paige VanZant
goes nowhere.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Karate Hottie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Karate Hottie Hyper-extended her arm
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
VanZant avoids a dangerous strike from The Karate Hottie
and counters with a solid straight!
The Karate Hottie's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Michelle Waterson closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Karate Hottie from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant suddenly holds Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 992 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 11/24 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 998 s
Waterson, the underdog, put up a fight, but she needed to put up more of a fight offensively, rather than defensively.
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The Karate Hottie's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Karate Hottie showing excellent timing, blasts Paige VanZant with a right hand.
Great hook by Michelle Waterson! Paige VanZant is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Karate Hottie is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and gestures for Paige VanZant to stand up.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Karate Hottie's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Karate Hottie is locking that Triangle from Mount...
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Michelle Waterson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Karate Hottie and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Karate Hottie may be in trouble!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Michelle Waterson struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries a kimura
VanZant breaks the lock.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Karate Hottie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant hold her own hand and breaks The Karate Hottie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Michelle Waterson.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over The Karate Hottie!
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes The Karate Hottie against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michelle Waterson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Paige VanZant gets the advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to open up Michelle Waterson's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Karate Hottie in the side of the head
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Karate Hottie.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
The Karate Hottie attempts a shoot
but stops before running into VanZant's kick.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
VanZant blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michelle Waterson.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
The Karate Hottie hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Michelle Waterson, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to VanZant's face, followed by knees to the body from Michelle Waterson!
Bang! VanZant can take many more shots like that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's head
Those punches are hitting! The Karate Hottie covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
Paige VanZant's ribs shows the damage! Michelle Waterson is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Michelle Waterson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
The Karate Hottie ties her up.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The Karate Hottie misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant hovers above The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of The Karate Hottie's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Stand up! This is what The Karate Hottie's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
The Karate Hottie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shovel hook by Paige VanZant
goes nowhere.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side mount!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Karate Hottie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches The Karate Hottie.
Good job by The Karate Hottie blocking and slipping the blows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michelle Waterson and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Karate Hottie Hyper-extended her arm
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
VanZant avoids a dangerous strike from The Karate Hottie
and counters with a solid straight!
The Karate Hottie's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Hard blow to The Karate Hottie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Michelle Waterson closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Michelle Waterson sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling The Karate Hottie from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michelle Waterson
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant suddenly holds Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Paige VanZant looks to mount Michelle Waterson...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Michelle Waterson breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 992 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 11/24 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 998 s
Waterson, the underdog, put up a fight, but she needed to put up more of a fight offensively, rather than defensively.