Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2017 8:58:31 GMT -5
Bec Rawlings looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Paige VanZant touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Bec Rawlings and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant tries to open up Rawlings with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rawlings is trying to block them with her hands...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Bec Rawlings shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Bec Rawlings breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant catch Bec Rawlings's right arm and tries a kimura
Bec Rawlings holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Rawlings's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Rawlings uses her strength to keep Rawlings at a disadvantage
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in her guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Bec Rawlings is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to open up Paige VanZant's defense faking a few punches.
Paige VanZant wraps her arms around Rawlings's arms and counters the punches.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bec Rawlings breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. VanZant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
VanZant leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Rawlings!
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes Rawlings against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings pushes off of Paige VanZant and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
VanZant stumbles backwards but Bec Rawlings chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Bec Rawlings's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Bec Rawlings's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Rawlings to the mat
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Rawlings rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls her over and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from VanZant
that lands on Bec Rawlings's leg.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bec Rawlings throws a looping right hand...
That lands on VanZant's chin! That stops VanZant in her tracks!
Bec Rawlings closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
VanZant launches a kick
but Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Shovel hook by Bec Rawlings
tags VanZant.
VanZant has a small cut in her Left cheek
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Bec Rawlings struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Rawlings 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Rawlings ducks under...
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bec Rawlings tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Rawlings shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's neck!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings back to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Paige VanZant paws at Rawlings.
Rawlings answers with solid punches!
Paige VanZant circles around Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Crushing shot to Rawlings's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant hovers above Rawlings
Bec Rawlings stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant hovers above Rawlings
Good punches to Rawlings's body.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rawlings wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rawlings moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings tries to dirty boxing while holds VanZant against cage
VanZant is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rawlings hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Rawlings tries to break the clinch... Paige VanZant launches a great knee when she finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rawlings stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant shoots an incredible takedown!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Bec Rawlings put VanZant in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Rawlings put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls her over and takes her back!
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Bec Rawlings unil she can pull her arm free! Rawlings lost her dominant position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Rawlings's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rawlings tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Rawlings controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills VanZant manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Rawlings
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rawlings launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rawlings's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to open up Bec Rawlings's defense faking a few punches.
Bec Rawlings wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rawlings's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Bec Rawlings to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rawlings's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Bec Rawlings's guard...
Rawlings doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Rawlings 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Rawlings is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Bec Rawlings gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Bec Rawlings overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bec Rawlings
Blocked by Rawlings.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The two exchange wildly
Rawlings is connecting with a few punches
Bec Rawlings's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Bec Rawlings saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Bec Rawlings shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Bec Rawlings breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Bec Rawlings takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Bec Rawlings pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paige VanZant's cheek! VanZant stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Rawlings moves backwards and gestures for Paige VanZant to stand up.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rawlings
VanZant shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Bec Rawlings.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Rawlings checks it.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Bec Rawlings struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings 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 open guard over Rawlings
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rawlings.
It looks like VanZant was hit by a bus!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Bec Rawlings launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bec Rawlings and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bec Rawlings is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Rawlings measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Bec Rawlings to open her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
VanZant's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Bec Rawlings is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Bec Rawlings is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Rawlings breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Rawlings wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Paige VanZant cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Rawlings 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings leads with a punch
Paige VanZant evades but whiffs with a counter.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Rawlings doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rawlings who put distance between them
VanZant throws a low kick
Bec Rawlings blocks.
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
miss their mark.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
VanZant leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rawlings pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rawlings breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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 full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes VanZant's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Split decision
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 31/44 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/27 (41%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 907 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/27 (37%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 914 s
This was very, very close. These two fought and did things, but they are strong defensively, so neither was as effective as she would typically be otherwise.
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Bec Rawlings and Paige VanZant touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Bec Rawlings and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant tries to open up Rawlings with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rawlings is trying to block them with her hands...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Bec Rawlings shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Bec Rawlings breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant catch Bec Rawlings's right arm and tries a kimura
Bec Rawlings holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Bec Rawlings's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Rawlings's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Rawlings uses her strength to keep Rawlings at a disadvantage
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in her guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Bec Rawlings is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to open up Paige VanZant's defense faking a few punches.
Paige VanZant wraps her arms around Rawlings's arms and counters the punches.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bec Rawlings breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. VanZant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
VanZant leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Rawlings!
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes Rawlings against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings pushes off of Paige VanZant and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
VanZant stumbles backwards but Bec Rawlings chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Bec Rawlings's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Bec Rawlings's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Rawlings to the mat
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Rawlings rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls her over and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Inside leg kick from VanZant
that lands on Bec Rawlings's leg.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Bec Rawlings takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Bec Rawlings throws a looping right hand...
That lands on VanZant's chin! That stops VanZant in her tracks!
Bec Rawlings closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
VanZant launches a kick
but Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Shovel hook by Bec Rawlings
tags VanZant.
VanZant has a small cut in her Left cheek
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Bec Rawlings struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Rawlings 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paige VanZant!
Rawlings ducks under...
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bec Rawlings tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Rawlings shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's neck!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings back to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Paige VanZant paws at Rawlings.
Rawlings answers with solid punches!
Paige VanZant circles around Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Crushing shot to Rawlings's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant hovers above Rawlings
Bec Rawlings stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant hovers above Rawlings
Good punches to Rawlings's body.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rawlings wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rawlings moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Bec Rawlings
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rawlings tries to dirty boxing while holds VanZant against cage
VanZant is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rawlings hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Bec Rawlings 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 Bec Rawlings
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Rawlings tries to break the clinch... Paige VanZant launches a great knee when she finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Rawlings stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant shoots an incredible takedown!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Rawlings holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Bec Rawlings put VanZant in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Rawlings put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls her over and takes her back!
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Bec Rawlings unil she can pull her arm free! Rawlings lost her dominant position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Rawlings's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rawlings tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Rawlings controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills VanZant manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Rawlings
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rawlings launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rawlings's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to open up Bec Rawlings's defense faking a few punches.
Bec Rawlings wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rawlings's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Bec Rawlings to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes her guard.
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rawlings's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Bec Rawlings's guard...
Rawlings doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Rawlings 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Rawlings's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Rawlings is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Bec Rawlings gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Bec Rawlings overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bec Rawlings
Blocked by Rawlings.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The two exchange wildly
Rawlings is connecting with a few punches
Bec Rawlings's mind is definitely in the fight, VanZant just got nailed! Bec Rawlings saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! VanZant is going to have a headache after this one.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Bec Rawlings shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Bec Rawlings breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings 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 Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to mount Bec Rawlings...
Bec Rawlings takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Bec Rawlings in her guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Bec Rawlings pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paige VanZant's cheek! VanZant stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Rawlings moves backwards and gestures for Paige VanZant to stand up.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rawlings
VanZant shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Bec Rawlings.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bec Rawlings's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rawlings.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Rawlings checks it.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Bec Rawlings struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
VanZant misses a step and Bec Rawlings sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings 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 open guard over Rawlings
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rawlings's being punished here!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rawlings.
It looks like VanZant was hit by a bus!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and Rawlings engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Bec Rawlings launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks and tries to circle around her opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Bec Rawlings and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bec Rawlings is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Rawlings measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Bec Rawlings to open her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Rawlings doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
VanZant's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Bec Rawlings is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Bec Rawlings is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Rawlings breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Rawlings wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Bec Rawlings slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Paige VanZant cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Rawlings 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 Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings leads with a punch
Paige VanZant evades but whiffs with a counter.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to fight back!
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Rawlings doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rawlings who put distance between them
VanZant throws a low kick
Bec Rawlings blocks.
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
miss their mark.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
VanZant leads with a punch
Bec Rawlings avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rawlings pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rawlings breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings 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 full mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes VanZant's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Split decision
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 31/44 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/10 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/27 (41%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 907 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/27 (37%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 914 s
This was very, very close. These two fought and did things, but they are strong defensively, so neither was as effective as she would typically be otherwise.