Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2015 18:45:21 GMT -5
Meisha Tate looks very relaxed.
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Meisha Tate is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by VanZant and pushes her away!
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Meisha Tate 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
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Meisha Tate is in VanZant open guard now
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. Tate looks to work from half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Meisha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant suddenly holds Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Meisha Tate is in VanZant open guard now
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Meisha Tate work her BJJ game.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Tate misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Paige VanZant was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tate struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant sits high on Meisha Tate's chest and pulls her leg underneath Tate's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tate tries to roll out. She's too quick for Paige VanZant and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by VanZant and it cost her top position.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Tate open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Tate's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
Tate switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
VanZant is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Meisha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Meisha Tate regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tate is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Tate clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Tate
Paige VanZant slides her arm under Meisha Tate's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Meisha Tate pushes up and slides Paige VanZant's arm over her chin.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Tate has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under Tate control.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Meisha Tate is not able to stop Tate ground skills and Paige VanZant moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Tate is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Tate hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Meisha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Paige VanZant, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant is holding Meisha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Meisha Tate moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant isolates Meisha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Meisha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant catch Meisha Tate's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Meisha Tate holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Tate breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
Tate shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tate's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate 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.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant goes for an armbar!
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Meisha Tate breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant catch Meisha Tate's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tate's arm is bent at an awful angle! Meisha Tate's taps again and again
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (kimura) at 3:59 Round 3
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
It’s like Paige didn’t really know how to fight at first, and kinda sat there – they both did – staring at each other, getting nothing done. And then in the 2nd, Paige was like, “Wait, I’m a ground fighter” and had some success with GnP and submissions. Tate watched her do all of that and eventually lost via doing nothing.
I think I might take Tate off the trade block and fine-tune her into NOT a defensive shell before offering her up for trade again, because that was just a mess of a performance right there.
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Meisha Tate is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by VanZant and pushes her away!
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Meisha Tate 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
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate looks to be in very good shape.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Meisha Tate is in VanZant open guard now
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tate blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Tate is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. Tate looks to work from half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Meisha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant suddenly holds Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
Tate can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Meisha Tate is in VanZant open guard now
Meisha Tate is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Meisha Tate work her BJJ game.
Tate struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and Tate continues in closed guard
Tate misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Paige VanZant was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. 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 Belgrade Arena (Belgrade, Serbia) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tate struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Some big punches are landing!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant sits high on Meisha Tate's chest and pulls her leg underneath Tate's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tate tries to roll out. She's too quick for Paige VanZant and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by VanZant and it cost her top position.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Tate open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Tate's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
Tate switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in half guard over VanZant
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
VanZant is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Meisha Tate realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Meisha Tate. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Meisha Tate regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tate is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Tate clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Tate
Paige VanZant slides her arm under Meisha Tate's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Meisha Tate pushes up and slides Paige VanZant's arm over her chin.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Meisha Tate to fight back!
Tate has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under Tate control.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Tate
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Tate
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Meisha Tate is not able to stop Tate ground skills and Paige VanZant moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Tate is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Tate hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Meisha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Paige VanZant, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant is holding Meisha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Meisha Tate moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Tate
Paige VanZant tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant isolates Meisha Tate's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Meisha Tate is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant catch Meisha Tate's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Meisha Tate holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Tate breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
Tate shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Meisha Tate's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tate's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Meisha Tate 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.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over VanZant
Tate is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant goes for an armbar!
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Meisha Tate breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Meisha Tate
VanZant catch Meisha Tate's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
That kimura from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tate's arm is bent at an awful angle! Meisha Tate's taps again and again
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (kimura) at 3:59 Round 3
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 737 s
It’s like Paige didn’t really know how to fight at first, and kinda sat there – they both did – staring at each other, getting nothing done. And then in the 2nd, Paige was like, “Wait, I’m a ground fighter” and had some success with GnP and submissions. Tate watched her do all of that and eventually lost via doing nothing.
I think I might take Tate off the trade block and fine-tune her into NOT a defensive shell before offering her up for trade again, because that was just a mess of a performance right there.