Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Aug 24, 2013 18:15:56 GMT -5
Germaine de Randamie looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Porto while Michelle Drake Browning 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 Michelle Drake Browning.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Germaine de Randamie!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
de Randamie is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
Porto 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.
Porto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to her opponent.
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto is in open guard over de Randamie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
de Randamie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own he escapes.
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Vanessa Porto is taking the best of the fight.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Vanessa Porto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Germaine de Randamie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Porto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie measures the resilience of Porto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Porto blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Drake Browning 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.
Porto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises de Randamie with a double overhooks!
Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Germaine de Randamie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Porto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Porto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Germaine de Randamie sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in his guard.
Vanessa Porto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie tries to show some ground skills
Porto uses her strength to keep Porto at a disadvantage
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Vanessa Porto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Drake Browning 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.
Some of the people here are booing!
Middle kick from Porto.
de Randamie receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Michelle Drake Browning 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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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
de Randamie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
de Randamie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie launches a knee while holding Porto's in a double underhooks...
Vanessa Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Vanessa Porto
de Randamie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Porto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits de Randamie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Michelle Drake Browning has seen that!
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to give de Randamie time to recover. Germaine de Randamie seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Solid kick to the leg from Germaine de Randamie
that visibly pains Porto.
Middle kick from de Randamie.
The kick just misses.
Vanessa Porto tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
de Randamie's Nose is beginning to swell
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches himself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by de Randamie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! de Randamie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Porto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Porto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Germaine de Randamie pushes Porto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries a knee to the midsection...
Porto blocks that knee
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Porto is launching some bone breaking punches to de Randamie's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Germaine de Randamie's eyes.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto launches a few hard punches to Germaine de Randamie's ribs!
de Randamie struggles and protects herself.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
de Randamie catches an ankle and Porto is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to open up Vanessa Porto's defense faking a few punches.
Vanessa Porto wraps her arms around de Randamie's arms and counters the punches.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Germaine de Randamie in closed guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
Not a desiderable position that de Randamie is in now. Vanessa Porto is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Vanessa Porto slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Germaine de Randamie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
de Randamie tries to escape from closed guard...
de Randamie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in de Randamie's side.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
de Randamie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
He moves to side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
de Randamie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vanessa Porto.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in de Randamie's side.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie hovers above Porto
Good punches to Porto's body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to de Randamie's cheek from the guard.
Germaine de Randamie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
de Randamie tries to stand up!
She is now on his feet
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Nice punches from Vanessa Porto.
de Randamie staggers backwards. Porto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Germaine de Randamie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Porto may be in trouble!
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Germaine de Randamie blocks
Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Porto.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Germaine de Randamie
makes Porto stumble back!
Porto has a small cut in his Left eye
A left hook from Porto
grazes the chin of de Randamie.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Vanessa Porto
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by de Randamie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Germaine de Randamie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Porto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Vanessa Porto gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Porto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Porto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! de Randamie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Porto blocks and then pushes away Germaine de Randamie!
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good front kick from Porto!
de Randamie stumbles backwards after that one!
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
de Randamie goes for a low kick..
Porto avoids the deadly blow.
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
that visibly pains de Randamie.
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Germaine de Randamie
Porto checks it.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Here comes Germaine de Randamie with a vicious middle kick!
Vanessa Porto dodges that one moving backwards
Porto is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on de Randamie.
de Randamie moves forward looking for some action
Germaine de Randamie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto grapple with Germaine de Randamie and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Germaine de Randamie falls hard on the mat with Vanessa Porto on top of her
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over de Randamie
Porto is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Porto breaks the lock showing some skills...
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie moves on the ground
Germaine de Randamie moves to side mount
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
Porto 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Porto to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Germaine de Randamie passes momentarily but Vanessa Porto regains full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll on the ground...
Shee makes a reversal!
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
de Randamie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
de Randamie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over de Randamie
Porto tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling de Randamie from the side mount!
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses his head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Drake Browning 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 Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Drake Browning tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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de Randamie showing excellent timing, blasts Vanessa Porto with a right hand.
Great hook by Germaine de Randamie! Vanessa Porto is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Germaine de Randamie steps back and allows Porto to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vanessa Porto is standing now.
de Randamie moves backwards and Vanessa Porto is asking her if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Germaine de Randamie can end the fight with her ground and pound.
de Randamie moves forward looking for some action
Germaine de Randamie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries to take Vanessa Porto down... Porto stumbles backwards and Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches...
Vanessa Porto dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Vanessa Porto gets control of Germaine de Randamie's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Germaine de Randamie shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
de Randamie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie shoots and grab one of Vanessa Porto's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Porto lose her balance and falls to the mat
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Stand up! This is what de Randamie's cornermen are shouting. Vanessa Porto is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Porto tries to close his guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Pitty-pat punches from de Randamie
They're bothering Porto even though they aren't hurting her.
Porto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to open Porto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Germaine de Randamie. Porto is unable to cover himself now!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass to half guard...
Vanessa Porto can't prevent her opponent from passing. de Randamie looks to work from half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling Porto from the side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Vanessa Porto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling Porto from the side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
de Randamie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Vanessa Porto creates enough space to control Germaine de Randamie's leg.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Germaine de Randamie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to trap Germaine de Randamie in his guard.
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Porto tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
de Randamie tries to keep her position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Germaine de Randamie controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Germaine de Randamie.
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Round 5
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Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Quick hook by Germaine de Randamie
Good shot! Porto has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Germaine de Randamie with a right hand.
de Randamie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Porto cornermen are yelling for her to escape from the ground as de Randamie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Germaine de Randamie tries a middle kick
Porto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Porto's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Michelle Drake Browning didn't see the foul!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Germaine de Randamie blocks
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vanessa Porto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Porto goes to the body...
her punches graze de Randamie's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
de Randamie launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but de Randamie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
de Randamie is connecting with a few punches
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Porto lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam her!
Down goes Germaine de Randamie! Brilliant slam!
de Randamie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto moves on the ground
Porto cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over de Randamie
Porto is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Vanessa Porto 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
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
de Randamie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. de Randamie is clinching with Porto.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vanessa Porto is on her back after that attempt
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Germaine de Randamie steps back and allows Porto to get back to her feet.
Porto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Germaine de Randamie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
de Randamie tries to grapple
She puts Porto in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie slightly pushes Porto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is setting up a throw
No dice, de Randamie breaks free.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie is setting up a throw
She nearly drops Porto on his head!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
de Randamie blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michelle Drake Browning separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for de Randamie.
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Vanessa Porto 9 9 10 8 9: 45
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Vanessa Porto 10 9 10 8 9: 46
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 9 10 10 10 9: 48
Judge: Vanessa Porto 10 9 9 8 10: 46
Winner is Germaine de Randamie by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 25/39 (64%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2083,33
Clinch Damage 233,33
Ground Damage 308
Time on the ground 717 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 4/18 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 985,7
Clinch Damage 136,5
Ground Damage 65,22
Time on the ground 765 s
Great fight with both girls trying to finish it with some unothodox tactics at the end with time running out. Great back and forth action. I love it!
Ferocious staredown by Porto while Michelle Drake Browning 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 Michelle Drake Browning.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Brutal-looking high kick from Germaine de Randamie!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
de Randamie is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
Porto 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.
Porto seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to her opponent.
Porto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto is in open guard over de Randamie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
de Randamie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own he escapes.
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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 Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Vanessa Porto is taking the best of the fight.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Vanessa Porto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Germaine de Randamie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Porto
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie measures the resilience of Porto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Porto blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Michelle Drake Browning 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.
Porto moves forward looking for some action
She surprises de Randamie with a double overhooks!
Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Germaine de Randamie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Porto throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Porto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Germaine de Randamie sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in his guard.
Vanessa Porto keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie tries to show some ground skills
Porto uses her strength to keep Porto at a disadvantage
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Vanessa Porto looks to mount Germaine de Randamie...
Vanessa Porto slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Michelle Drake Browning 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.
Some of the people here are booing!
Middle kick from Porto.
de Randamie receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Michelle Drake Browning 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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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
de Randamie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
de Randamie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie launches a knee while holding Porto's in a double underhooks...
Vanessa Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Vanessa Porto looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Vanessa Porto
de Randamie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Porto launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits de Randamie's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Michelle Drake Browning has seen that!
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to give de Randamie time to recover. Germaine de Randamie seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Solid kick to the leg from Germaine de Randamie
that visibly pains Porto.
Middle kick from de Randamie.
The kick just misses.
Vanessa Porto tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
de Randamie's Nose is beginning to swell
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches himself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by de Randamie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! de Randamie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Porto's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Porto doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Germaine de Randamie pushes Porto forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries a knee to the midsection...
Porto blocks that knee
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Porto is launching some bone breaking punches to de Randamie's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Germaine de Randamie's eyes.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto launches a few hard punches to Germaine de Randamie's ribs!
de Randamie struggles and protects herself.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
de Randamie catches an ankle and Porto is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to open up Vanessa Porto's defense faking a few punches.
Vanessa Porto wraps her arms around de Randamie's arms and counters the punches.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Germaine de Randamie in closed guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
Not a desiderable position that de Randamie is in now. Vanessa Porto is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Vanessa Porto slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Germaine de Randamie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
de Randamie tries to escape from closed guard...
de Randamie struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in de Randamie's side.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
de Randamie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
He moves to side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
de Randamie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vanessa Porto.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in de Randamie's side.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie hovers above Porto
Good punches to Porto's body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to de Randamie's cheek from the guard.
Germaine de Randamie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
de Randamie tries to stand up!
She is now on his feet
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
Nice punches from Vanessa Porto.
de Randamie staggers backwards. Porto wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Germaine de Randamie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Porto may be in trouble!
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Germaine de Randamie blocks
Porto pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Porto.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Germaine de Randamie
makes Porto stumble back!
Porto has a small cut in his Left eye
A left hook from Porto
grazes the chin of de Randamie.
Porto is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Vanessa Porto
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by de Randamie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Germaine de Randamie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Porto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Vanessa Porto gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Porto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Porto doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! de Randamie doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Porto blocks and then pushes away Germaine de Randamie!
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Good front kick from Porto!
de Randamie stumbles backwards after that one!
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
de Randamie goes for a low kick..
Porto avoids the deadly blow.
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
that visibly pains de Randamie.
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid kick to the leg from Germaine de Randamie
Porto checks it.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Here comes Germaine de Randamie with a vicious middle kick!
Vanessa Porto dodges that one moving backwards
Porto is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on de Randamie.
de Randamie moves forward looking for some action
Germaine de Randamie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto grapple with Germaine de Randamie and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Germaine de Randamie falls hard on the mat with Vanessa Porto on top of her
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over de Randamie
Porto is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Porto breaks the lock showing some skills...
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie moves on the ground
Germaine de Randamie moves to side mount
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
Porto 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Porto to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Germaine de Randamie passes momentarily but Vanessa Porto regains full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll on the ground...
Shee makes a reversal!
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Porto
de Randamie is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
de Randamie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Vanessa Porto tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
de Randamie is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over de Randamie
Porto tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling de Randamie from the side mount!
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses his head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Drake Browning 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 Rogers Arena (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Drake Browning tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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de Randamie showing excellent timing, blasts Vanessa Porto with a right hand.
Great hook by Germaine de Randamie! Vanessa Porto is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Germaine de Randamie steps back and allows Porto to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vanessa Porto is standing now.
de Randamie moves backwards and Vanessa Porto is asking her if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Germaine de Randamie can end the fight with her ground and pound.
de Randamie moves forward looking for some action
Germaine de Randamie shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries to take Vanessa Porto down... Porto stumbles backwards and Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches...
Vanessa Porto dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
de Randamie misses a step and Vanessa Porto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Vanessa Porto gets control of Germaine de Randamie's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Germaine de Randamie shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto postures up and launches another series of punches!
de Randamie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Vanessa Porto's offensive.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie shoots and grab one of Vanessa Porto's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Porto lose her balance and falls to the mat
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Stand up! This is what de Randamie's cornermen are shouting. Vanessa Porto is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Porto tries to close his guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Pitty-pat punches from de Randamie
They're bothering Porto even though they aren't hurting her.
Porto's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to open Porto's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Germaine de Randamie. Porto is unable to cover himself now!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass to half guard...
Vanessa Porto can't prevent her opponent from passing. de Randamie looks to work from half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling Porto from the side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Vanessa Porto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to get a side mount...
She frees his leg and is now controlling Porto from the side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
de Randamie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Vanessa Porto creates enough space to control Germaine de Randamie's leg.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Germaine de Randamie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to trap Germaine de Randamie in his guard.
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Germaine de Randamie launches a few punches to Porto
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Porto tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Porto
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
de Randamie tries to keep her position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Germaine de Randamie controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Germaine de Randamie.
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Round 5
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Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Germaine de Randamie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Quick hook by Germaine de Randamie
Good shot! Porto has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
Porto seems staggered and Germaine de Randamie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Porto showing excellent timing, blasts Germaine de Randamie with a right hand.
de Randamie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Porto cornermen are yelling for her to escape from the ground as de Randamie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Germaine de Randamie tries a middle kick
Porto blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Porto's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Michelle Drake Browning didn't see the foul!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Germaine de Randamie blocks
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Vanessa Porto! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Porto goes to the body...
her punches graze de Randamie's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
de Randamie launches a furious low kick!
Porto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Germaine de Randamie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but de Randamie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
de Randamie is connecting with a few punches
Porto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Porto lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam her!
Down goes Germaine de Randamie! Brilliant slam!
de Randamie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Vanessa Porto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto moves on the ground
Porto cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
Porto tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Porto
She succeeds!
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over de Randamie
Porto is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Vanessa Porto 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
Michelle Drake Browning halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. 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.
de Randamie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. de Randamie is clinching with Porto.
The fighters are clinching.
Vanessa Porto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
de Randamie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Porto goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Vanessa Porto is on her back after that attempt
de Randamie is standing while Porto is on the ground on her back
Germaine de Randamie steps back and allows Porto to get back to her feet.
Porto climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Germaine de Randamie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
de Randamie tries to grapple
She puts Porto in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie slightly pushes Porto into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is setting up a throw
No dice, de Randamie breaks free.
de Randamie is trying to counter now!
Germaine de Randamie is setting up a throw
She nearly drops Porto on his head!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of de Randamie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
de Randamie blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michelle Drake Browning separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for de Randamie.
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Vanessa Porto 9 9 10 8 9: 45
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Vanessa Porto 10 9 10 8 9: 46
Judge: Germaine de Randamie 9 10 10 10 9: 48
Judge: Vanessa Porto 10 9 9 8 10: 46
Winner is Germaine de Randamie by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 25/39 (64%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/12 (17%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/31 (35%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 2083,33
Clinch Damage 233,33
Ground Damage 308
Time on the ground 717 s
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 4/18 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 985,7
Clinch Damage 136,5
Ground Damage 65,22
Time on the ground 765 s
Great fight with both girls trying to finish it with some unothodox tactics at the end with time running out. Great back and forth action. I love it!