Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2019 9:59:02 GMT -5
Neither fighter appears to be feeling well today.
Randa Markos doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Paige VanZant raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Good movement from VanZant
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Markos 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 Randa Markos. 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.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to launch a few punches to Paige VanZant
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting VanZant's defense
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Markos's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Randa Markos caliber.
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Randa Markos has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Markos is in open guard over VanZant... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
VanZant rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Markos looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Markos.
Randa Markos is setting up a throw
No dice, VanZant breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant is setting up a throw
She nearly drops Markos on her head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Markos
Markos covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Markos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over VanZant
Randa Markos hooks VanZant's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Paige VanZant manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's neck!
VanZant pushes Randa Markos back to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to open up Randa Markos's defense faking a few punches.
Randa Markos wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Hard blow to Markos's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Markos tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Markos uses her strength to keep Markos at a disadvantage
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Randa Markos timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Paige VanZant slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 3
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Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
VanZant Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Paige VanZant is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos is cooling the fight on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Randa Markos is in VanZant open guard now
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
Markos struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Randa Markos is in half guard over VanZant
Randa Markos pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant rolls and she's now on half guard over Randa Markos. Nice reversal.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Markos put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant opts to jump inside Markos's guard.
Markos fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Randa Markos slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randa Markos controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Randa Markos in her guard...
Randa Markos rolls her over and takes her back!
Markos is in rear mount over VanZant
Randa Markos isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Randa Markos unil she can pull her arm free! Markos lost her dominant position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Markos is in rear mount over VanZant
Randa Markos throws her leg over Paige VanZant's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Randa Markos's rear naked choke attempt!
Paige VanZant frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Randa Markos and ends up on top!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
VanZant is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Randa Markos throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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!
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Markos covers herself well
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Randa Markos forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 4
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Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Paige VanZant was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
VanZant and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Markos's face
Markos shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's left arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Randa Markos sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant tries to improve position.
Markos adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Markos
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos is holding Paige VanZant against the fence with her fingers all over VanZant's face
VanZant looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Randa Markos took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Markos's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Randa Markos timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Paige VanZant slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Markos is trying to counter now!
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Markos staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Markos, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
VanZant is holding Randa Markos's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos Hyper-extended her arm
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Randa Markos
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Markos 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Paige VanZant blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Paige VanZant is on half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant pushes Markos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Markos is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Randa Markos shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Randa Markos breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Nice beating Randa Markos has received.
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Markos.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Randa Markos sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Markos
Winner is Randa Markos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 15/59 (25%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Seems about right. Markos did consistently more throughout this fight, with notably more damage, control, winning-times, and doing the things she wanted to be doing. Paige was kinda trying to catch up, but was also just not doing things effectively enough to matter, damage-wise. Both fighters are looking a little pale though.
Randa Markos doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Paige VanZant raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Good movement from VanZant
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Markos is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Markos 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 Randa Markos. 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.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to launch a few punches to Paige VanZant
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting VanZant's defense
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Markos's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Randa Markos caliber.
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Randa Markos has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Markos is in open guard over VanZant... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
VanZant rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Markos looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Markos.
Randa Markos is setting up a throw
No dice, VanZant breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant is setting up a throw
She nearly drops Markos on her head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Markos
Markos covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Markos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over VanZant
Randa Markos hooks VanZant's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Paige VanZant manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's neck!
VanZant pushes Randa Markos back to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to open up Randa Markos's defense faking a few punches.
Randa Markos wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Markos's ribs.
Hard blow to Markos's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Markos tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Randa Markos will have to look for another option here.
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Markos uses her strength to keep Markos at a disadvantage
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Randa Markos timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Paige VanZant slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Markos blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 3
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Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
VanZant Hyper-extended her left arm
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Paige VanZant is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos is cooling the fight on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Randa Markos is in VanZant open guard now
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
Markos struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Randa Markos is in half guard over VanZant
Randa Markos pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant rolls and she's now on half guard over Randa Markos. Nice reversal.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Markos put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant opts to jump inside Markos's guard.
Markos fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Randa Markos slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Markos tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Randa Markos controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Randa Markos in her guard...
Randa Markos rolls her over and takes her back!
Markos is in rear mount over VanZant
Randa Markos isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Randa Markos unil she can pull her arm free! Markos lost her dominant position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Markos is in rear mount over VanZant
Randa Markos throws her leg over Paige VanZant's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Randa Markos's rear naked choke attempt!
Paige VanZant frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Randa Markos and ends up on top!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
VanZant is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Markos catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Randa Markos is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Randa Markos throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Markos 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!
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Markos covers herself well
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Randa Markos looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Randa Markos forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Randa Markos.
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Round 4
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Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Markos is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
Randa Markos positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Paige VanZant was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
VanZant and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Markos's face
Markos shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Randa Markos isolates Paige VanZant's left arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Randa Markos lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Randa Markos sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant tries to improve position.
Markos adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Randa Markos tries to take advantage...
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Markos
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Randa Markos is holding Paige VanZant against the fence with her fingers all over VanZant's face
VanZant looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Randa Markos took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Markos's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Randa Markos fakes a move and moves laterally.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Randa Markos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Randa Markos timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Paige VanZant slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Markos is trying to counter now!
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Markos staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Markos, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
VanZant is holding Randa Markos's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos Hyper-extended her arm
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Randa Markos
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Markos 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
miss their mark.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Markos use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Randa Markos and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos delivers a few accurate elbows!
Paige VanZant blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to Markos's ribs.
Markos blocks those punches
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Markos launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Randa Markos a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over VanZant
Markos tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Randa Markos! She is reversed and nor Paige VanZant is on half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant pushes Markos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Markos is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Randa Markos shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Randa Markos breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Randa Markos
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Markos's guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Deep breaths from Randa Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Nice beating Randa Markos has received.
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Markos.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 half guard over Markos
Paige VanZant tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Randa Markos sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Markos
VanZant is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Markos
Winner is Randa Markos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 15/59 (25%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1072 s
Seems about right. Markos did consistently more throughout this fight, with notably more damage, control, winning-times, and doing the things she wanted to be doing. Paige was kinda trying to catch up, but was also just not doing things effectively enough to matter, damage-wise. Both fighters are looking a little pale though.