Post by The Sandmen on Dec 13, 2018 23:16:18 GMT -5
Paige VanZant looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Alexa Grasso looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Grasso is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Alexa Grasso moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
Grasso grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
VanZant holds Alexa Grasso arms and counters her opponent punches.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks Alexa Grasso's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position 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.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from VanZant who put distance between them
Grasso and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant catch Alexa Grasso's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexa Grasso holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Deep breaths from Alexa Grasso who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Grasso holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Grasso's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Grasso breaths deeply while 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.
Paige VanZant is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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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 Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Grasso
Grasso covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexa Grasso!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Paige VanZant sits high on Alexa Grasso's chest and pulls her leg underneath Grasso's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Grasso 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.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexa Grasso!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Alexa Grasso down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Grasso Hyper-extended her left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Alexa Grasso breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexa Grasso. 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.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Grasso in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Alexa Grasso and tries to hit her with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by VanZant, Grasso was surely hurt there
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Alexa Grasso are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Alexa Grasso is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Grasso ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Grasso's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Grasso time to recover. Alexa Grasso seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A punch from Paige VanZant
grazes Grasso's left cheek.
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso 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 Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexa Grasso
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexa Grasso.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso 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 Alexa Grasso
VanZant suddenly holds Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Grasso Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
She hit her so hard Alexa Grasso has broken her left hand
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Stoppage - Broken hand) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Alexa Grasso looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Grasso is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Grasso
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Grasso
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Alexa Grasso moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso launches a hook to the body
Paige VanZant moves aside looking for a counter...
Grasso grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Alexa Grasso passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
VanZant holds Alexa Grasso arms and counters her opponent punches.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks Alexa Grasso's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position 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.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Alexa Grasso
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Grasso forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from VanZant who put distance between them
Grasso and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant catch Alexa Grasso's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexa Grasso holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Deep breaths from Alexa Grasso who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Grasso holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Grasso's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Grasso breaths deeply while 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.
Paige VanZant is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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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 Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Grasso
Grasso covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexa Grasso!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Paige VanZant sits high on Alexa Grasso's chest and pulls her leg underneath Grasso's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Grasso 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.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over VanZant
Grasso is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexa Grasso!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Alexa Grasso down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Grasso Hyper-extended her left arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Alexa Grasso breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexa Grasso. 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.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Grasso in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Alexa Grasso and tries to hit her with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by VanZant, Grasso was surely hurt there
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Alexa Grasso are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Alexa Grasso is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Grasso ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexa Grasso tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Grasso's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Grasso time to recover. Alexa Grasso seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A punch from Paige VanZant
grazes Grasso's left cheek.
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso 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 Grasso
VanZant is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexa Grasso
Solid shots!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Grasso
VanZant 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering her!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexa Grasso.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso 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 Alexa Grasso
VanZant suddenly holds Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Grasso Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
She hit her so hard Alexa Grasso has broken her left hand
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Stoppage - Broken hand) at 5:00 Round 2
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 404 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!