Post by The Sandmen on Oct 30, 2018 9:35:54 GMT -5
Paige VanZant looks very relaxed.
Kailin Curran looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Paige VanZant is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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VanZant and Curran move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Curran waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Kailin Curran is on half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kailin Curran! She is reversed and nor Paige VanZant is on half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to open up Kailin Curran's defense faking a few punches.
Kailin Curran wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kailin Curran!
VanZant ducks under...
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Curran is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kailin Curran in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She is not able to do it
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A solid combination from Kailin Curran
mostly hits air.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. VanZant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from VanZant
that goes awry.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kailin Curran is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Curran wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
VanZant doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant was tooling Kailin Curran for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kailin Curran lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 2
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VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
0:31 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Kailin Curran breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Curran's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Curran breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Curran 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...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran tries to free her leg...
VanZant rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kailin Curran.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kailin Curran struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran 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 Curran
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Kailin Curran and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Curran.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curran's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Paige VanZant put Curran in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Curran tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Kailin Curran will have to look for another option here.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Curran's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Curran's side.
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Curran struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Curran is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A punch from Kailin Curran
whizzes past VanZant.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Curran wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant wants nothing of that and pushes Curran.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paige VanZant!
Curran is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Curran's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
VanZant throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Curran's leg!
Paige VanZant is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant sits high on Kailin Curran's chest and pulls her leg underneath Curran's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Curran 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.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Curran's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Curran struggles to free herself
That armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
VanZant secures the lock while Kailin Curran refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (armbar) at 1:55 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Curran did better than she probably should have here, as Paige is much more developed than Curran.
Kailin Curran looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Paige VanZant is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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VanZant and Curran move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Curran waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Kailin Curran is on half guard!
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kailin Curran! She is reversed and nor Paige VanZant is on half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to open up Kailin Curran's defense faking a few punches.
Kailin Curran wraps her arms around VanZant's arms and counters the punches.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kailin Curran!
VanZant ducks under...
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Curran is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kailin Curran in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She is not able to do it
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A solid combination from Kailin Curran
mostly hits air.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. VanZant moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from VanZant
that goes awry.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kailin Curran is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Curran wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
VanZant doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant was tooling Kailin Curran for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kailin Curran lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 2
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VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
0:31 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Kailin Curran breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Curran's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Kailin Curran shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kailin Curran breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Curran breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Kailin Curran slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Curran 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...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Kailin Curran in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran tries to free her leg...
VanZant rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kailin Curran.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kailin Curran struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Curran doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran 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 Curran
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Kailin Curran and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Curran.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curran's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Curran's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Paige VanZant put Curran in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Curran tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
VanZant blocks a few elbows and now Kailin Curran will have to look for another option here.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Curran's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Curran's side.
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Curran struggles to free herself
That kimura looks tight...
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant catch Kailin Curran's left arm and tries a kimura
Kailin Curran holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Curran is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Kailin Curran moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A punch from Kailin Curran
whizzes past VanZant.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Curran wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant wants nothing of that and pushes Curran.
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Paige VanZant!
Curran is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Curran's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
VanZant throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Curran is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Curran's leg!
Paige VanZant is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant sits high on Kailin Curran's chest and pulls her leg underneath Curran's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Curran 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.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran 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 VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Curran's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Curran's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Curran struggles to free herself
That armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
VanZant secures the lock while Kailin Curran refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (armbar) at 1:55 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 751 s
Curran did better than she probably should have here, as Paige is much more developed than Curran.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!