Post by The Sandmen on Sept 29, 2013 20:03:35 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Paige VanZant looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Michelle Waterson and Paige VanZant touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering her!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Michelle Waterson lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to VanZant's thigh!
Michelle Waterson wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to VanZant!
Superb haymaker by The Karate Hottie
that lands on VanZant's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Mouth
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
VanZant receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
that stun The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
The Karate Hottie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Karate Hottie's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
Good front kick from VanZant!
Michelle Waterson blocks
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
VanZant moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to VanZant's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
The Karate Hottie slips it.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michelle Waterson can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains VanZant.
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
VanZant and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
VanZant launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Karate Hottie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
The Karate Hottie deflects it.
The Karate Hottie goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
VanZant's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michelle Waterson can end the fight with her ground and pound.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! VanZant stops that one with her ribs!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! VanZant has reasons to be worried.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Michelle Waterson blocks
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant has a small cut in her Right eye
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
VanZant showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off VanZant with punches
VanZant reels from the strikes.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Michelle Waterson blocks and steps away.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Here comes Michelle Waterson with a vicious middle kick!
Paige VanZant dodges that one moving backwards
The Karate Hottie steps forward
VanZant feints.
VanZant misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
Michelle Waterson 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
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground
Michelle Waterson moves to side mount
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson aggressively and repeatedly punches VanZant.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant
Good looking punches from Michelle Waterson on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Michelle Waterson unil she can pull her arm free! The Karate Hottie lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
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.
VanZant moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie 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 The Karate Hottie.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie tries to grapple
She puts VanZant in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Michelle Waterson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant throws a low kick
Michelle Waterson blocks.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
VanZant is worried!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
The Karate Hottie deflects it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Michelle Waterson blocks
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Nice punch by Michelle Waterson
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Michelle Waterson swings...
hard impact to VanZant's face!
VanZant's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of The Karate Hottie's chin with an uppercut while The Karate Hottie lands some great crosses.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off VanZant with punches
VanZant reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Karate Hottie tries to take Paige VanZant down... VanZant stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard VanZant's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Those punches are hitting! VanZant covers her head!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
The Karate Hottie blocks in time.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Karate Hottie followed by a hard jab
Paige VanZant stumbles back.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and launches herself over VanZant!
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who clinches and pushes VanZant against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes VanZant forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on VanZant's face.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
VanZant doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant seems to be done!
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant is a bloody mess!
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson tries a high kick!
VanZant was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson has punished VanZant very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
You can see VanZant's blood making stains in the mat.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Michelle Waterson is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is a bloody mess!
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see VanZant's blood making stains in the mat.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The Karate Hottie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The Karate Hottie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks VanZant's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Paige VanZant is fading quickly.
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and circles around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Karate Hottie is clinching with VanZant.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 56/67 (84%)
Kicks 14/15 (93%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 1/20 (5%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Both women were exhausted by the end of this one, and even pretty tired moving into the half way point. The whole last round seemed to be Paige trying hard to survive and Waterson being seconds from finishing her – but she never quite got there. Good showing from Waterson though, in her first fight in about 5 seasons.
Paige VanZant looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Michelle Waterson and Paige VanZant touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull The Karate Hottie into her guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering her!
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Michelle Waterson lost her dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. The Karate Hottie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michelle Waterson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to VanZant's thigh!
Michelle Waterson wants this win. She unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to VanZant!
Superb haymaker by The Karate Hottie
that lands on VanZant's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Mouth
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
VanZant receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
that stun The Karate Hottie.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
The Karate Hottie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The Karate Hottie's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
Good front kick from VanZant!
Michelle Waterson blocks
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
VanZant moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to VanZant's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
The Karate Hottie slips it.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michelle Waterson can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains VanZant.
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
VanZant and The Karate Hottie circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
VanZant launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Karate Hottie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michelle Waterson has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
The Karate Hottie deflects it.
The Karate Hottie goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
VanZant's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michelle Waterson can end the fight with her ground and pound.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
The Karate Hottie is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! VanZant stops that one with her ribs!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Quick hook by Michelle Waterson
Good shot! VanZant has reasons to be worried.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Michelle Waterson blocks
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The Karate Hottie decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant has a small cut in her Right eye
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
VanZant showing excellent timing, blasts Michelle Waterson with a right hand.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off VanZant with punches
VanZant reels from the strikes.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie checks it.
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Michelle Waterson blocks and steps away.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Here comes Michelle Waterson with a vicious middle kick!
Paige VanZant dodges that one moving backwards
The Karate Hottie steps forward
VanZant feints.
VanZant misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
Michelle Waterson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
The Karate Hottie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
Michelle Waterson 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
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie moves on the ground
Michelle Waterson moves to side mount
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson aggressively and repeatedly punches VanZant.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to The Karate Hottie's ribs.
The Karate Hottie blocks those punches
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant
Good looking punches from Michelle Waterson on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! The Karate Hottie has one hook in and keeps working!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
The Karate Hottie has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! The Karate Hottie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Michelle Waterson isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Michelle Waterson unil she can pull her arm free! The Karate Hottie lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
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.
VanZant moves backwards and Michelle Waterson is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie 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 The Karate Hottie.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie tries to grapple
She puts VanZant in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Michelle Waterson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant throws a low kick
Michelle Waterson blocks.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Incredible high kick!
VanZant is worried!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
The Karate Hottie deflects it.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Michelle Waterson blocks
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Nice punch by Michelle Waterson
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
Michelle Waterson moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Michelle Waterson swings...
hard impact to VanZant's face!
VanZant's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Michelle Waterson's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of The Karate Hottie's chin with an uppercut while The Karate Hottie lands some great crosses.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off VanZant with punches
VanZant reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
The Karate Hottie tries to take Paige VanZant down... VanZant stumbles backwards and Michelle Waterson launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard VanZant's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The Karate Hottie struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Those punches are hitting! VanZant covers her head!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
The Karate Hottie blocks in time.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Karate Hottie followed by a hard jab
Paige VanZant stumbles back.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and launches herself over VanZant!
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who clinches and pushes VanZant against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Michelle Waterson embrace and tries to move away...
Michelle Waterson pushes VanZant forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Karate Hottie who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on VanZant's face.
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Round 5
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Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant and The Karate Hottie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michelle Waterson is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
A right hand from Michelle Waterson
makes VanZant stumble back!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
VanZant doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant seems to be done!
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Karate Hottie blocks that.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant is a bloody mess!
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Michelle Waterson!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Michelle Waterson tries a high kick!
VanZant was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The Karate Hottie goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Michelle Waterson has punished VanZant very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
You can see VanZant's blood making stains in the mat.
The Karate Hottie and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Michelle Waterson is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Karate Hottie pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Michelle Waterson is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is a bloody mess!
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see VanZant's blood making stains in the mat.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The Karate Hottie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The Karate Hottie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks VanZant's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
The Karate Hottie is connecting with a few punches
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Paige VanZant is fading quickly.
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and circles around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Karate Hottie is clinching with VanZant.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Karate Hottie is the winner of this round.
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 56/67 (84%)
Kicks 14/15 (93%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 13/31 (42%)
Kicks 1/20 (5%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 200 s
Both women were exhausted by the end of this one, and even pretty tired moving into the half way point. The whole last round seemed to be Paige trying hard to survive and Waterson being seconds from finishing her – but she never quite got there. Good showing from Waterson though, in her first fight in about 5 seasons.