Post by The Sandmen on Feb 13, 2018 0:53:12 GMT -5
Paige VanZant looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
miss their mark.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
that stun Kowalkiewicz .
Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for some action
She surprises VanZant with a double overhooks!
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz showing excellent timing, blasts Paige VanZant with a right hand.
Great hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! Paige VanZant is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kowalkiewicz is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's head...
It lands flush with Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kowalkiewicz is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz steps back and allows VanZant to get back to her feet.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Kowalkiewicz !
Paige VanZant blocks
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve position.
Kowalkiewicz adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
VanZant misses a step and Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kowalkiewicz attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Kowalkiewicz 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! VanZant stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Body kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
just grazes her opponent.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Kowalkiewicz .
The kick just misses.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
That one hits but VanZant seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks and steps away.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant goes to the body...
her punches graze Kowalkiewicz 's arm.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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 closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Karolina Kowalkiewicz can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
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 fakes a punch and launches herself over Kowalkiewicz !
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes Kowalkiewicz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kowalkiewicz tries to breaks Paige VanZant's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant pushes off of Karolina Kowalkiewicz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards but Paige VanZant chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Kowalkiewicz 's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:34 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Kowalkiewicz trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Karolina Kowalkiewicz lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
0:44 Round 2 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant cartwheels towards Kowalkiewicz !
Kowalkiewicz fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Paige VanZant away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Paige VanZant away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
VanZant throws a hook
She fails to land it.
VanZant misses a step and Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that hits its mark.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Kowalkiewicz who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Karolina Kowalkiewicz down... Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kowalkiewicz 's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and protects herself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in VanZant open guard now
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 3
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VanZant has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
0:28 Round 3 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Karolina Kowalkiewicz will have to look for another option here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
VanZant is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
but VanZant manages to dodge it
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
VanZant hyper-extended her leg
Paige VanZant throws a punch
that gets deflected.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Kowalkiewicz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Kowalkiewicz 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant checks the kick.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
VanZant hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant pushes Kowalkiewicz 's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kowalkiewicz rolls and she's now on half guard over Paige VanZant. Nice reversal.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Kowalkiewicz sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant throws a low kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Kowalkiewicz 's right thigh
Kowalkiewicz hyper-extended her leg
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Kowalkiewicz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kowalkiewicz leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz breaths deeply while on 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is cooling the fight on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kowalkiewicz is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Karolina Kowalkiewicz is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Kowalkiewicz moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
misses badly. Kowalkiewicz slips and falls!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant creates space and allows Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kowalkiewicz done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
VanZant avoids a dangerous strike from Kowalkiewicz
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in VanZant open guard now
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Split decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 5/14 (36%)
Takedowns 7/20 (35%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 558 s
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Question: How do you do nothing for 25 minutes?
Answer: This fight.
Shame felt by: Austin and Cannon
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
miss their mark.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Paige VanZant
that stun Kowalkiewicz .
Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for some action
She surprises VanZant with a double overhooks!
Kowalkiewicz looks to be in very good shape.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Kowalkiewicz showing excellent timing, blasts Paige VanZant with a right hand.
Great hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz ! Paige VanZant is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kowalkiewicz is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's head...
It lands flush with Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Kowalkiewicz is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz steps back and allows VanZant to get back to her feet.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good front kick from Kowalkiewicz !
Paige VanZant blocks
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve position.
Kowalkiewicz adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
VanZant misses a step and Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kowalkiewicz attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Kowalkiewicz 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! VanZant stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Body kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
just grazes her opponent.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Kowalkiewicz .
The kick just misses.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
That one hits but VanZant seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks and steps away.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant goes to the body...
her punches graze Kowalkiewicz 's arm.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz 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 closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to better her position on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Karolina Kowalkiewicz can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
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 fakes a punch and launches herself over Kowalkiewicz !
Nice move by VanZant who clinches and pushes Kowalkiewicz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kowalkiewicz tries to breaks Paige VanZant's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant pushes off of Karolina Kowalkiewicz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards but Paige VanZant chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Kowalkiewicz 's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:34 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Kowalkiewicz trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Karolina Kowalkiewicz lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
0:44 Round 2 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Kowalkiewicz tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant cartwheels towards Kowalkiewicz !
Kowalkiewicz fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Paige VanZant away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Karolina Kowalkiewicz kicks her legs trying to keep Paige VanZant away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
VanZant throws a hook
She fails to land it.
VanZant misses a step and Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opportunity to counter her!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that hits its mark.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Kowalkiewicz who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Karolina Kowalkiewicz down... Kowalkiewicz stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kowalkiewicz 's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's ribs!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and protects herself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kowalkiewicz is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in VanZant open guard now
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 3
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VanZant has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
0:28 Round 3 and Kowalkiewicz is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kowalkiewicz 's cheek from the guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Karolina Kowalkiewicz will have to look for another option here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Kowalkiewicz doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant is in closed guard... Kowalkiewicz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
VanZant is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
but VanZant manages to dodge it
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
VanZant hyper-extended her leg
Paige VanZant throws a punch
that gets deflected.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Kowalkiewicz won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Kowalkiewicz 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kowalkiewicz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant checks the kick.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps back and jabs
Kowalkiewicz seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
VanZant hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to mount Karolina Kowalkiewicz ...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant pushes Kowalkiewicz 's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kowalkiewicz rolls and she's now on half guard over Paige VanZant. Nice reversal.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
VanZant covers herself well
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Kowalkiewicz struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Kowalkiewicz sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant throws a low kick
Karolina Kowalkiewicz blocks.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Kowalkiewicz 's right thigh
Kowalkiewicz hyper-extended her leg
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Kowalkiewicz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kowalkiewicz leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz breaths deeply while on 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 Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is cooling the fight on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Kowalkiewicz is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Karolina Kowalkiewicz is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Kowalkiewicz moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
misses badly. Kowalkiewicz slips and falls!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
VanZant is standing while Kowalkiewicz is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant creates space and allows Karolina Kowalkiewicz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Karolina Kowalkiewicz is standing now.
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant grab one of Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kowalkiewicz done well to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
VanZant avoids a dangerous strike from Kowalkiewicz
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kowalkiewicz won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in VanZant open guard now
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Kowalkiewicz knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant moves backwards and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Split decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 5/14 (36%)
Takedowns 7/20 (35%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 558 s
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 5/13 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Question: How do you do nothing for 25 minutes?
Answer: This fight.
Shame felt by: Austin and Cannon
Karolina was winning standing up
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!