Post by The Sandmen on Jul 16, 2018 10:43:54 GMT -5
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Karolina Kowalkiewicz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Quick hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
glances off VanZant's arms.
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!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Karolina Kowalkiewicz and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Karolina Kowalkiewicz to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Kowalkiewicz 's leg!
Kowalkiewicz closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Kowalkiewicz .
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Kowalkiewicz and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant defends.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A high kick from Paige VanZant
falls short of the mark.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
punishing VanZant's legs repeatedly.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kowalkiewicz goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A bad move from Paige VanZant
almost puts her head in the path of Kowalkiewicz 's kick.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has found an opening in the defense of VanZant, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! VanZant is wobbling!
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant staggers backwards. Kowalkiewicz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant and Kowalkiewicz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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
VanZant launches a kick
but Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
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
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
VanZant steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 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 leads with a punch
Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant staggers backwards. Kowalkiewicz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Nose
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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
Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
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 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
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps control and remains in 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
Kowalkiewicz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the 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.
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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:40 in the 3 round
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:00 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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Good shot! VanZant has reasons to be worried.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Karolina Kowalkiewicz caliber.
A right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
surprises VanZant!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from Kowalkiewicz .
The kick just misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Every time Paige VanZant attempts to get inside
Kowalkiewicz fires a low kick.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
glances off VanZant.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's head, but she seems okay.
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
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Karolina Kowalkiewicz work her BJJ game.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
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
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
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
Kowalkiewicz goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Karolina Kowalkiewicz , who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Paige VanZant.
Kowalkiewicz defends.
Lightning fast low kick from Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
A right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
surprises VanZant!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Every time Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to get inside
VanZant misses with a low kick.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Kowalkiewicz
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
Kowalkiewicz steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kowalkiewicz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Karolina Kowalkiewicz can end the fight with her ground and pound.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's right cheek.
Kowalkiewicz steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Karolina Kowalkiewicz , but it's close.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Solid jabs from Paige VanZant.
Kowalkiewicz defends.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
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 shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
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
VanZant is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Kowalkiewicz 's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks Paige VanZant's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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 launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to show some ground skills
Karolina Kowalkiewicz put VanZant in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to move to full guard
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
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
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to VanZant
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
VanZant has a small cut in her Forehead
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Karolina Kowalkiewicz a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
VanZant's Forehead is beginning to swell
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 3:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
that visibly pains VanZant.
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kowalkiewicz launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches VanZant!
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kowalkiewicz and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
punishing VanZant's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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.
VanZant cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kowalkiewicz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
Bad leg defense, Paige VanZant broke her ankle with that defense, this fight is over
Winner is Karolina Kowalkiewicz by TKO (Broken Ankle) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/23 (13%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 47/58 (81%)
Kicks 17/21 (81%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Even fight for most of it, despite what the stats indicate. Nothing like the French Revolution. #Guillotines4All
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Karolina Kowalkiewicz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Quick hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
glances off VanZant's arms.
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!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Karolina Kowalkiewicz and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Karolina Kowalkiewicz to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Karolina Kowalkiewicz regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Kowalkiewicz 's leg!
Kowalkiewicz closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Kowalkiewicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Kowalkiewicz .
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Kowalkiewicz and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant defends.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A high kick from Paige VanZant
falls short of the mark.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
punishing VanZant's legs repeatedly.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kowalkiewicz goes to the body...
She punishes VanZant's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kowalkiewicz launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
A bad move from Paige VanZant
almost puts her head in the path of Kowalkiewicz 's kick.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has found an opening in the defense of VanZant, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! VanZant is wobbling!
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant staggers backwards. Kowalkiewicz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant and Kowalkiewicz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kowalkiewicz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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
VanZant launches a kick
but Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
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
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
VanZant steps backwards away from Karolina Kowalkiewicz . She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kowalkiewicz studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Solid low kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 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 leads with a punch
Karolina Kowalkiewicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nice punches from Karolina Kowalkiewicz .
VanZant staggers backwards. Kowalkiewicz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Nose
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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
Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kowalkiewicz
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in open guard over VanZant
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 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
Kowalkiewicz moves on the ground
Karolina Kowalkiewicz moves to side mount
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her guard.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz keeps control and remains in 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
Kowalkiewicz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the 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.
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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3:40 in the 3 round
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 4:00 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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant ducks under...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Quick hook by Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Good shot! VanZant has reasons to be worried.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Karolina Kowalkiewicz caliber.
A right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
surprises VanZant!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Karolina Kowalkiewicz sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Middle kick from Kowalkiewicz .
The kick just misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kowalkiewicz sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to take advantage...
Every time Paige VanZant attempts to get inside
Kowalkiewicz fires a low kick.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
glances off VanZant.
A high kick from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's head, but she seems okay.
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
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
Paige VanZant pushes Karolina Kowalkiewicz against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Karolina Kowalkiewicz work her BJJ game.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
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
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kowalkiewicz works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
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
Kowalkiewicz goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Karolina Kowalkiewicz , who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Karolina Kowalkiewicz . 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Karolina Kowalkiewicz to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Paige VanZant.
Kowalkiewicz defends.
Lightning fast low kick from Kowalkiewicz !
VanZant blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
A right hand from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
surprises VanZant!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Every time Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to get inside
VanZant misses with a low kick.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Kowalkiewicz
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz
that lands on Paige VanZant's leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Kowalkiewicz !
Some big punches are landing!
Kowalkiewicz steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kowalkiewicz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Karolina Kowalkiewicz can end the fight with her ground and pound.
A punch from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
grazes VanZant's right cheek.
Kowalkiewicz steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Karolina Kowalkiewicz , but it's close.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant is holding Karolina Kowalkiewicz 's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Karolina Kowalkiewicz shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Solid jabs from Paige VanZant.
Kowalkiewicz defends.
VanZant and Kowalkiewicz circle around the center of the cage.
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 shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
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
VanZant is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Kowalkiewicz 's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks Paige VanZant's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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 launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz tries to show some ground skills
Karolina Kowalkiewicz put VanZant in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kowalkiewicz attempts to move to full guard
Karolina Kowalkiewicz manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kowalkiewicz
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
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
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a few punches to VanZant
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
VanZant has a small cut in her Forehead
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Karolina Kowalkiewicz a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
VanZant's Forehead is beginning to swell
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is in closed guard over VanZant
Kowalkiewicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 3:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Solid kick to the leg from Karolina Kowalkiewicz
that visibly pains VanZant.
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kowalkiewicz launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches VanZant!
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kowalkiewicz and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Kowalkiewicz fires low kicks
punishing VanZant's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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.
VanZant cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kowalkiewicz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Karolina Kowalkiewicz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches VanZant's knee!
Bad leg defense, Paige VanZant broke her ankle with that defense, this fight is over
Winner is Karolina Kowalkiewicz by TKO (Broken Ankle) at 4:49 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 0/11 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/23 (13%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Statistics: Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Punches 47/58 (81%)
Kicks 17/21 (81%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Even fight for most of it, despite what the stats indicate. Nothing like the French Revolution. #Guillotines4All
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!