Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2019 22:05:21 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Claudia Gadelha holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Gadelha jumps and catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries a flying armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha, winning side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Claudia Gadelha shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Claudia Gadelha breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
Good job by Gadelha blocking and slipping the blows.
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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Stand up! This is what Gadelha's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Herb Dean 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha 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 closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Paige VanZant creates enough space to control Claudia Gadelha's leg.
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
VanZant moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Gadelha launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paige VanZant rolls over herself and stands up while Claudia Gadelha rolls on her back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Solid shot from Claudia Gadelha to the body.
VanZant blocks in time.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha moves on the ground
Gadelha cannot take advantage in the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Paige VanZant jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from VanZant
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
whizzes past VanZant.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
VanZant is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gadelha won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gadelha in the side of the head
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Claudia Gadelha to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Gadelha open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gadelha
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gadelha misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha throws down elbows...
VanZant is not making herself an easy target.
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha pushes Paige VanZant against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Paige VanZant struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Herb Dean 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes VanZant's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant wraps her legs while she holds Claudia Gadelha's head... Tight guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
VanZant breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Paige VanZant, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha aggressively and repeatedly punches VanZant.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Herb Dean 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 moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha and Paige VanZant are cliched up against the cage. Gadelha steps for a throw
Paige VanZant is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
VanZant won't allow her to take this position easily.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Claudia Gadelha shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Claudia Gadelha breaks that americana attempt!
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 3:05 in the 5 round
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 Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
VanZant's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 20/44 (45%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1195 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/25 (28%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
This was odd. Paige seemed to be doing more damage to Claudia’s health bar, but Claudia seemed to be effectively doing damage, in terms of taking rounds, maintaining momentum, etc. Hate to be a judge on this one. Boiiiiiiiiii
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Claudia Gadelha holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 1:45 in the 1 round
Gadelha jumps and catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries a flying armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha, winning side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Claudia Gadelha shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Claudia Gadelha breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's left arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
Good job by Gadelha blocking and slipping the blows.
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.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Stand up! This is what Gadelha's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Herb Dean 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 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha 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 closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gadelha ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
VanZant has a small cut in her Chin
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Paige VanZant creates enough space to control Claudia Gadelha's leg.
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
VanZant moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Gadelha launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paige VanZant rolls over herself and stands up while Claudia Gadelha rolls on her back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Solid shot from Claudia Gadelha to the body.
VanZant blocks in time.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha moves on the ground
Gadelha cannot take advantage in the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Paige VanZant jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gadelha holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from VanZant
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
whizzes past VanZant.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
VanZant is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gadelha won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gadelha in the side of the head
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Claudia Gadelha to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
VanZant struggles to free herself
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gadelha
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Gadelha open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gadelha
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Claudia Gadelha rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
VanZant is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gadelha misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha throws down elbows...
VanZant is not making herself an easy target.
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha pushes Paige VanZant against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Paige VanZant struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
VanZant blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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.
Herb Dean 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 3:55 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes VanZant's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
VanZant wraps her legs while she holds Claudia Gadelha's head... Tight guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
VanZant breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Paige VanZant, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
Claudia Gadelha aggressively and repeatedly punches VanZant.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
VanZant catch Claudia Gadelha's right arm and tries a kimura
Claudia Gadelha holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Herb Dean 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 moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha and Paige VanZant are cliched up against the cage. Gadelha steps for a throw
Paige VanZant is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
VanZant won't allow her to take this position easily.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over VanZant
Gadelha is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Claudia Gadelha shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Claudia Gadelha breaks that americana attempt!
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 3:05 in the 5 round
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 Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
VanZant struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gadelha
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gadelha
Paige VanZant pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Gadelha is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
VanZant's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 20/44 (45%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1195 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/25 (28%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
This was odd. Paige seemed to be doing more damage to Claudia’s health bar, but Claudia seemed to be effectively doing damage, in terms of taking rounds, maintaining momentum, etc. Hate to be a judge on this one. Boiiiiiiiiii
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!