Post by The Sandmen on Nov 26, 2013 22:15:48 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Joanne Calderwood glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her left leg!
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Calderwood hyper-extended her left leg
Calderwood and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood paws at VanZant.
VanZant answers with solid punches!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Paige VanZant and Calderwood engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joanne Calderwood is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Calderwood's being punished here!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter Calderwood's moves on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant catch Joanne Calderwood's right arm and tries a kimura
Joanne Calderwood holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant was tooling Joanne Calderwood for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joanne Calderwood lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood 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 VanZant's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to open up Joanne Calderwood's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Calderwood in the side of the head
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Calderwood struggles and frees her leg!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant hovers above Calderwood
Good punches to Calderwood's body.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Calderwood's leg!
Paige VanZant is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Forehead
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Calderwood creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant doesn't let Calderwood get in on her legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 2
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Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant blocks
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Calderwood was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Joanne Calderwood stumbles back.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Calderwood is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Joanne Calderwood's ribs!
Joanne Calderwood's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Calderwood's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Joanne Calderwood down... Calderwood stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Calderwood's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joanne Calderwood just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
that visibly pains Calderwood.
Calderwood hyper-extended her left leg
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
VanZant struggles and protects herself.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
That punishment by Paige VanZant has left Calderwood staggered! Paige VanZant should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Calderwood has a small cut in her Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
VanZant dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Forehead
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Calderwood staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Paige VanZant circles around Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joanne Calderwood
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Joanne Calderwood to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanne Calderwood.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Pitty-pat punches from VanZant
They're bothering Calderwood even though they aren't hurting her.
Calderwood's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Calderwood seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Joanne Calderwood is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:08 Round 3 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
a flying knee from VanZant towards Joanne Calderwood's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Calderwood got to be more careful now
Joanne Calderwood pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joanne Calderwood just can't get away!
Calderwood's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Calderwood seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Nice beating Joanne Calderwood has received.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joanne Calderwood! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Calderwood steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Calderwood moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant checks the kick.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Calderwood pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Calderwood stumbles backwards after that one!
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Calderwood.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Joanne Calderwood is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant gets hold of a leg and trips Calderwood to the mat!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood doesn't stop bleeding.
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
VanZant is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Calderwood open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
Calderwood tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Calderwood steps forward
Paige VanZant catches her with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Left eye
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Paige VanZant just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Calderwood may be in trouble!
Calderwood's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Calderwood has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
You can see Calderwood's blood making stains in the mat.
Inside leg kick from VanZant
that lands on Joanne Calderwood's leg.
The ref pulls off Paige VanZant! Calderwood seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Low kick) at 1:03 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 37/46 (80%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/23 (61%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/21 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Pretty impressive, dominating performance from VanZant. Interesting.
Joanne Calderwood glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her left leg!
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Calderwood hyper-extended her left leg
Calderwood and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood paws at VanZant.
VanZant answers with solid punches!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
VanZant launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Paige VanZant and Calderwood engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joanne Calderwood is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant is holding Joanne Calderwood's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Calderwood's being punished here!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter Calderwood's moves on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant catch Joanne Calderwood's right arm and tries a kimura
Joanne Calderwood holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant was tooling Joanne Calderwood for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joanne Calderwood lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood 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 VanZant's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to open up Joanne Calderwood's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Calderwood in the side of the head
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Calderwood struggles and frees her leg!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant hovers above Calderwood
Good punches to Calderwood's body.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Calderwood's leg!
Paige VanZant is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Forehead
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Calderwood creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant doesn't let Calderwood get in on her legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 2
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Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant blocks
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Calderwood was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Joanne Calderwood stumbles back.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Calderwood is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Joanne Calderwood's ribs!
Joanne Calderwood's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Calderwood's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Joanne Calderwood down... Calderwood stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Calderwood's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joanne Calderwood just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
that visibly pains Calderwood.
Calderwood hyper-extended her left leg
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood launches a few hard punches to Paige VanZant's ribs!
VanZant struggles and protects herself.
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Calderwood hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
That punishment by Paige VanZant has left Calderwood staggered! Paige VanZant should try push forward now and finish this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Calderwood has a small cut in her Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
VanZant dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanne Calderwood's punches
Calderwood is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Forehead
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Calderwood staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Paige VanZant circles around Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joanne Calderwood
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Joanne Calderwood to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanne Calderwood.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Pitty-pat punches from VanZant
They're bothering Calderwood even though they aren't hurting her.
Calderwood's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Joanne Calderwood efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Calderwood seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant moves forward and holds Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Joanne Calderwood is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
1:08 Round 3 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
a flying knee from VanZant towards Joanne Calderwood's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Calderwood got to be more careful now
Joanne Calderwood pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Joanne Calderwood just can't get away!
Calderwood's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Calderwood seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Joanne Calderwood is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Nice beating Joanne Calderwood has received.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joanne Calderwood! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Calderwood steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Calderwood moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant checks the kick.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Calderwood pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Calderwood stumbles backwards after that one!
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Calderwood.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Joanne Calderwood is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant gets hold of a leg and trips Calderwood to the mat!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Calderwood's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood doesn't stop bleeding.
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
VanZant is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Calderwood open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is a bloody mess!
Calderwood tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Calderwood
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Calderwood
Paige VanZant tries to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Paige VanZant looks to mount Joanne Calderwood...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Calderwood steps forward
Paige VanZant catches her with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Joanne Calderwood's Left eye
Joanne Calderwood's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Paige VanZant just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Calderwood may be in trouble!
Calderwood's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Calderwood has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
You can see Calderwood's blood making stains in the mat.
Inside leg kick from VanZant
that lands on Joanne Calderwood's leg.
The ref pulls off Paige VanZant! Calderwood seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Low kick) at 1:03 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 37/46 (80%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/23 (61%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/21 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Pretty impressive, dominating performance from VanZant. Interesting.