Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2018 8:29:24 GMT -5
ManMMA Bantamweight Championship
Cat Zingano raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Gina Carano looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Cat Zingano put her title in contention against Carano.
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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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Zingano is eating those punches!
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gina Carano has found an opening in the defense of Zingano, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Zingano's ribs.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Carano!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Carano against the cage
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Carano is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano hovers above Carano
Gina Carano stops her from throwing strikes.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano tries to launch a few punches to Gina Carano
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Carano's defense
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Carano holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Carano measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano tries to escape from closed guard...
Carano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cat Zingano! She is reversed and nor Gina Carano is on half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Carano.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Zingano with uppercuts!
Nothing that Zingano must fear as she blocks nicely
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano grapple with Gina Carano and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Zingano is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Carano's Left eye is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Cat Zingano for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Carano time to recover. Gina Carano seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano launches a knee!
Cat Zingano hits Carano's hard just below the ribs!
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano was tooling Gina Carano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gina Carano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zingano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Zingano blocks Gina Carano's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Carano
Carano holds Cat Zingano's arms and blocks the punches!
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Gina Carano tries to take advantage...
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Gina Carano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Carano's ribs.
Carano blocks those punches
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano hovers above Zingano
Cat Zingano stops her from throwing strikes.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to escape from the full mount...
Zingano struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Gina Carano
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
well done Zingano falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Zingano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Carano is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Carano launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Zingano checks that kick!
Carano is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Carano launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Zingano checks that kick!
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Gina Carano
miss their mark.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Gina Carano
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gina Carano
well done Carano falls hard on the mat
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Gina Carano.
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Round 2
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Zingano launches a kick
Carano checks it and keeps distance.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Cat Zingano
that forces Carano to try and defend better.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Some big punches are landing!
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Gina Carano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Gina Carano ribs and the tries to trip her
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Cat Zingano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Cat Zingano aggressively and repeatedly punches Carano.
Good job by Carano blocking and slipping the blows.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Gina Carano's guard...
Gina Carano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Carano gets a good position on the ground. ..
Zingano holds Gina Carano arms and counters her opponent punches.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Carano's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Carano
Cat Zingano tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano is holding Gina Carano's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cat Zingano! That one hits Cat Zingano cheek like a hammer!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Carano won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to stand up!
Zingano doesn't allow her!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Zingano catch Gina Carano's right arm and tries a kimura
Gina Carano holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to stand up!
Zingano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Carano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Zingano with uppercuts!
Zingano is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Zingano is unable to escape!
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Gina Carano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Gina Carano's punches
Zingano measures the resilience of Carano's chin with an uppercut while Carano lands some great crosses.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carano with a double overhooks!
Carano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Carano!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Carano against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Gina Carano's face!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Cat Zingano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Carano.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Gina Carano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Carano stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Carano's face, followed by knees to the body from Cat Zingano!
Bang! Carano can take many more shots like that!
Carano's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Gina Carano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Carano stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Carano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Carano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Zingano ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Carano misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gina Carano launches a body shot
Zingano dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Carano.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Carano got hit in the abdomen, Carano was holding her adbomen in pain
Gina Carano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Carano seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cat Zingano!
That one almost breaks Carano's chin! She is knocked down!
Carano has a small cut in her Chin
Gina Carano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Cat Zingano!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano was tooling Gina Carano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gina Carano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cat Zingano positions herself and tries to finish this!
Cat Zingano storms Gina Carano's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Gina Carano to defend herself!
Carano's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gina Carano's Nose
Gina Carano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Cat Zingano!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Gina Carano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Carano tries to stand up!
Zingano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Carano to get back to her feet.
Carano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits Carano's ribs hard
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carano
Zingano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Gina Carano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Zingano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gina Carano just can't get away!
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Carano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Gina Carano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Carano stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Carano's Right eye is beginning to swell
Carano has a small cut in her Right eye
Gina Carano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Zingano blocks Gina Carano's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Carano measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gina Carano
Solid shots!
Carano's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Carano's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering her!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano looks to mount Gina Carano...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Cat Zingano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gina Carano.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Zingano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Carano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano was tooling Gina Carano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gina Carano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zingano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Zingano blocks Gina Carano's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Carano measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gina Carano gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Carano covers herself well
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Carano's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Zingano misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Gina Carano's guard...
Cat Zingano forces Gina Carano to open her guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Carano
Gina Carano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Carano's being punished here!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Carano
Zingano moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Carano
You can see Carano's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Carano
Cat Zingano tries to free her leg
Cat Zingano uses some of her skill by jumping out of Carano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano breaths deeply while 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Zingano only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
A high kick from Cat Zingano
glances off Carano.
Hard blow to Carano's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gina Carano
well done Carano falls hard on the mat
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Carano hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Carano hyper-extended her left leg
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Carano to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Gina Carano is standing now.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carano with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Gina Carano ribs and the tries to trip her
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Zingano struggles on the ground and tries to break Gina Carano's guard...
Cat Zingano is in Carano open guard now
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Carano
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano succeeds
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Cat Zingano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carano's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Gina Carano's Forehead
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Cat Zingano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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You can see Carano's blood making stains in the mat.
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Carano
Zingano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gina Carano pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Gina Carano
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gina Carano
well done Carano falls hard on the mat
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Gina Carano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gina Carano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Zingano's moves.
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Carano hyper-extended her left leg
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano launches a kick to Carano's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Carano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano creates space and allows Gina Carano to stand up.
Gina Carano is on her feet again.
Gina Carano goes with a looping right hand while Cat Zingano jumps back and jabs
Carano seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gina Carano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Gina Carano
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gina Carano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano gets hold of a leg and trips Carano to the mat!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Carano
Zingano struggles on the ground and tries to break Gina Carano's guard...
Cat Zingano is in Carano open guard now
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Carano
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano succeeds
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Carano Hyper-extended her left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Carano's eyes...
That Armbar from Cat Zingano appears to be unbreakable
Carano Hyper-extended her left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Carano's eyes...
Carano struggles to free herself
That Armbar looks tight...
Carano breaks the lock showing some skills...
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
You can see Carano's blood making stains in the mat.
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Cat Zingano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Carano struggles to free herself
Carano Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
Zingano is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Carano's eyes...
Carano breaks the lock showing some skills...
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
You can see Carano's blood making stains in the mat.
Cat Zingano throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Carano breaks the lock showing some skills...
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Zingano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Carano's being punished here!
Carano has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Carano tries to escape from the full mount...
Cat Zingano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Gina Carano
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gina Carano.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Cat Zingano rolls Gina Carano to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano
Cat Zingano tries to get her arm under Gina Carano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Gina Carano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Gina Carano easily defends the attempt.
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano
Carano doesn't stop bleeding.
Carano has given her back to Cat Zingano who is trying to get one hook in!
Cat Zingano has one hook in!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano with one hook in
Zingano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Carano.
Nicely done! Zingano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano with two hooks in
Carano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Carano is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Cat Zingano tries to get her arm under Gina Carano's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Gina Carano's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Gina Carano easily defends the attempt.
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano with two hooks in
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano with two hooks in
Zingano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carano!
Carano adopts the turtle defense and Zingano is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Zingano is in rear mount over Carano with two hooks in
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Middle kick from Zingano.
Carano receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Gina Carano seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Cat Zingano!
Zingano seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Gina Carano is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Gina Carano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano launches a knee!
Cat Zingano hits Carano's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Zingano doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Carano's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Gina Carano can't continue fighting. Steve Mazzagatti doesn't allow her to continue fighting with her swollen left eye!
Carano has a small cut in her Chin
Winner is Cat Zingano by TKO (Swollen eye) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 18/18 (100%)
Clinch strikes 27/39 (69%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/40 (42%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 7/7 (100%)
Time on the ground 631 s
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/14 (36%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Cat Zingano defends the Women's Bantamweight title!
I legit lol’ed at this result. How many times did Zingano hyper-extend Carano’s…everything (leg, arm, etc). Then the fight is stopped…because of swelling. Also, Gina seems relunctant to throw down with full Gina-Force against teammates. Might be time to move one of these two so they can have better title fights, if we are going to keep being in the title picture, eh ladies? Gina absorbed near-record damage. Near, but not over.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!