Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2018 6:01:42 GMT -5
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Jessica Aguilar 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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VanZant and JAG move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
VanZant is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Jessica Aguilar manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Body shots by Paige VanZant
JAG covers up.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
JAG works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
JAG switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
JAG tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jessica Aguilar is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
VanZant and JAG circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
JAG tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
Deep breaths from Jessica Aguilar who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Paige VanZant
JAG covers up.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
JAG rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
JAG tries to move to full mount!
VanZant won't allow her to take this position easily.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant measures the resilience of JAG's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in JAG's side.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to open VanZant's guard...
VanZant breaks the lock and covers herself from JAG's punches
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar hooks VanZant's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant struggles to free herself
Paige VanZant manages to kick JAG away and scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jessica Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull JAG into her guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
JAG use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Jessica Aguilar and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Pitty-pat punches from JAG
They're bothering VanZant even though they aren't hurting her.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Jessica Aguilar passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to JAG's cheek from the guard.
Jessica Aguilar uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Jessica Aguilar's arm and tries an armbar!
JAG hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jessica Aguilar fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull JAG into her guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Jessica Aguilar passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
JAG covers herself well
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Jessica Aguilar is in VanZant open guard now
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
JAG is in open guard over VanZant... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
VanZant rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Aguilar any adventage in the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and JAG continues in closed guard
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar throws down elbows...
VanZant is not making herself an easy target.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Jessica Aguilar and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and JAG continues in closed guard
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Jessica Aguilar and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Jessica Aguilar uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Aguilar any adventage in the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Jessica Aguilar passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
JAG is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jessica Aguilar holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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JAG looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
JAG is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Jessica Aguilar
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
VanZant struggles... Jessica Aguilar is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard VanZant's abdomen
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Jessica Aguilar appears to be unbreakable
Paige VanZant is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant Hyper-extended her left arm
JAG is locking that armbar...
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
JAG suddenly holds Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Jessica Aguilar!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Jessica Aguilar was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over JAG's face
JAG shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around JAG
She is not able to do it
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jessica Aguilar breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
JAG uses her strength to keep JAG at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Jessica Aguilar's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jessica Aguilar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
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.
JAG launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Nice low kick from VanZant
but Jessica Aguilar stops it.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Jessica Aguilar attempts a sweep single...
Jessica Aguilar catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by JAG.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Paige VanZant sits high on Jessica Aguilar's chest and pulls her leg underneath JAG's head. There's the triangle attempt!
JAG tries to roll out. She's too quick for Paige VanZant and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by VanZant and it cost her top position.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and VanZant is trying to block them with her hands...
VanZant's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG tries to escape from the closed guard
Jessica Aguilar any adventage in the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Jessica Aguilar passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
JAG is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter JAG's moves on the ground.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
JAG is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jessica Aguilar!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Jessica Aguilar down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
JAG breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Jessica Aguilar down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Jessica Aguilar
JAG tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
JAG uses her forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries a kimura
VanZant breaks the lock.
Jessica Aguilar is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Jessica Aguilar hooks VanZant's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Paige VanZant manages to kick JAG away and scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
JAG 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 JAG
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
Mario Yamasaki 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
JAG tries to jump to side mount.
Paige VanZant jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
JAG tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Jessica Aguilar will have to look for another option here.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Jessica Aguilar in her guard...
Jessica Aguilar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 5
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Jessica Aguilar tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around JAG
She succeeds!
Jessica Aguilar is in closed guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
JAG throws a few hammer fists to the face of Paige VanZant
Blocked by VanZant.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jessica Aguilar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's neck!
VanZant pushes Jessica Aguilar back to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Jessica Aguilar can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over JAG
JAG throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jessica Aguilar. 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
JAG grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jessica Aguilar
Jessica Aguilar is in open guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
Jessica Aguilar gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
JAG blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Jessica Aguilar a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in half guard over VanZant
Jessica Aguilar isolates Paige VanZant's right arm looking for an armbar...
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Jessica Aguilar lost her dominant position.
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Deep breaths from Paige VanZant who tries a hammer punch to JAG's ribs.
JAG blocks those punches
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
JAG pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jessica Aguilar is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
JAG misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant throws a flurry of punches at JAG...
JAG is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Jessica Aguilar's guard...
Jessica Aguilar has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over JAG
VanZant is in closed guard... JAG tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
JAG knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
JAG knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jessica Aguilar is in full mount over Paige VanZant
JAG catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
JAG clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant measures the resilience of JAG's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
JAG blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, California) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
JAG goes down.
Crushing shot to JAG's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over JAG
JAG reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over JAG
Jessica Aguilar attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over JAG
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of JAG's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Jessica Aguilar
Paige VanZant looks to mount Jessica Aguilar...
Jessica Aguilar takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
JAG is the winner of this round.
Winner is Jessica Aguilar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/22 (9%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1154 s
Statistics: Jessica Aguilar
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 10/41 (24%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1154 s
Interesting.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!