Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2012 17:02:51 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler shifts back and forth nervously.
Sheila Gaff is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Baszler is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gaff wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Baszler doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler isolates Sheila Gaff's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Baszler is locking that Arm Triangle...
Baszler is locking that Arm Triangle...
Sheila Gaff is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Sheila Gaff gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Sheila Gaff...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff down and prevents her attempts to escape
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Baszler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Sheila Gaff is in half guard over Baszler
Gaff launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler rolls over herself and stands up while Sheila Gaff rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sheila Gaff. 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.
Sheila Gaff suddenly spins around...
Shayna Baszler was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler suddenly spins around...
and she connects with a spinning back fist just on Gaff's chin!
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gaff launches a hook to the body
Shayna Baszler moves aside looking for a counter...
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Low kick by Sheila Gaff to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gaff's chin
Gaff pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Gaff is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Gaff struggles to free herself
She can't lock it up. Sheila Gaff spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sheila Gaff closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gaff steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler and Gaff circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Baszler, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sheila Gaff goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
Gaff seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sheila Gaff leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Gaff shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Gaff trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaff doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sheila Gaff embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Baszler who put distance between them
Sheila Gaff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaff is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Baszler 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler hooks Gaff's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sheila Gaff manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Sheila Gaff is in open guard over Baszler
Gaff moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sheila Gaff is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Baszler put Sheila Gaff in closed guard.
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Gaff is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sheila Gaff!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll on the ground...
Baszler knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nice punch by Sheila Gaff
that nearly tags Baszler.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Sheila Gaff manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Gaff is moving on the ground...
Baszler tries to counter Gaff's moves on the ground.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Sheila Gaff's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler tries to free her leg
Shayna Baszler uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gaff's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler isolates Sheila Gaff's right arm looking for an armbar...
Sheila Gaff manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
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.
Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sheila Gaff throws an uppercut
Baszler slips it.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Sheila Gaff, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gaff is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Baszler's jaw!
Sheila Gaff swings...
...no good.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Baszler moves backwards and Sheila Gaff is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gaff is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Sheila Gaff
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Sheila Gaff
Great move by Baszler who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sheila Gaff fakes a few punches and advance towards Baszler trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sheila Gaff!
Baszler ducks under...
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Sheila Gaff...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler suddenly holds Sheila Gaff's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Baszler is locking that Armbar...
Gaff can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Shayna Baszler!
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Gaff's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gaff tries to cover her face,
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sheila Gaff realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaff is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gaff's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gaff is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff has seen better days.
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Baszler moves on the ground
Shayna Baszler moves to side mount
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Gaff throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Baszler avoids a dangerous strike from Gaff
and counters with a solid straight!
Gaff launches a hook to the body
Shayna Baszler moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Sheila Gaff fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Baszler blocks that. She made it look easy!
Sheila Gaff circles around Baszler
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler has punished Gaff very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sheila Gaff.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sheila Gaff shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sheila Gaff breaks that americana attempt!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff looks rather shattered.
Baszler doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sheila Gaff gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Gaff tries to escape from the full mount...
Shayna Baszler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sheila Gaff jabs at Baszler
to no visible effect.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Shayna Baszler
that forces Gaff to try and defend better.
Good movement from Gaff
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Sheila Gaff fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Baszler blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Baszler is clinching with Gaff.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Baszler gets hold of a leg and trips Gaff to the mat!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Sheila Gaff's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Gaff's Forehead is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Punishing hold!
Gaff's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
That guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Sheila Gaff slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sheila Gaff is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gaff
She succeeds!
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Gaff is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sheila Gaff!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sheila Gaff shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Shayna Baszler's lock! This is over! Gaff didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Americana) at 1:34 Round 4
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Sheila Gaff
Punches 1/21 (5%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Gaff needs to do more. Striking needs serious work, with that lack of accuracy.
Sheila Gaff is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Baszler is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gaff wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Baszler doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler isolates Sheila Gaff's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Baszler is locking that Arm Triangle...
Baszler is locking that Arm Triangle...
Sheila Gaff is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Sheila Gaff gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Sheila Gaff...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff down and prevents her attempts to escape
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Baszler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Sheila Gaff is in half guard over Baszler
Gaff launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler rolls over herself and stands up while Sheila Gaff rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Sheila Gaff. 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.
Sheila Gaff suddenly spins around...
Shayna Baszler was aware of that move and blocks it with confidence.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler suddenly spins around...
and she connects with a spinning back fist just on Gaff's chin!
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gaff launches a hook to the body
Shayna Baszler moves aside looking for a counter...
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Low kick by Sheila Gaff to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gaff's chin
Gaff pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Gaff is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Gaff struggles to free herself
She can't lock it up. Sheila Gaff spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sheila Gaff closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gaff steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler and Gaff circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Baszler, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sheila Gaff goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
Gaff seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Sheila Gaff leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Gaff shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Gaff trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaff doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sheila Gaff embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Baszler who put distance between them
Sheila Gaff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaff is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Baszler 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler hooks Gaff's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Sheila Gaff manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Sheila Gaff is in open guard over Baszler
Gaff moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Sheila Gaff is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Baszler put Sheila Gaff in closed guard.
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Gaff is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sheila Gaff!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to roll on the ground...
Baszler knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff down and prevents her attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nice punch by Sheila Gaff
that nearly tags Baszler.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Sheila Gaff manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Gaff is moving on the ground...
Baszler tries to counter Gaff's moves on the ground.
Gaff clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Sheila Gaff's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler tries to free her leg
Shayna Baszler uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gaff's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler isolates Sheila Gaff's right arm looking for an armbar...
Sheila Gaff manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
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.
Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sheila Gaff throws an uppercut
Baszler slips it.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Sheila Gaff, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gaff is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Baszler's jaw!
Sheila Gaff swings...
...no good.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Baszler moves backwards and Sheila Gaff is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gaff is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Sheila Gaff
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Sheila Gaff
Great move by Baszler who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sheila Gaff fakes a few punches and advance towards Baszler trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Baszler pushes Sheila Gaff and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sheila Gaff!
Baszler ducks under...
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Sheila Gaff...
Shayna Baszler slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler suddenly holds Sheila Gaff's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Baszler is locking that Armbar...
Gaff can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Shayna Baszler!
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Gaff's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gaff tries to cover her face,
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Sheila Gaff realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaff is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gaff's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gaff is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff has seen better days.
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Gaff tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gaff
Baszler moves on the ground
Shayna Baszler moves to side mount
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Gaff throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Baszler avoids a dangerous strike from Gaff
and counters with a solid straight!
Gaff launches a hook to the body
Shayna Baszler moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Sheila Gaff fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Baszler blocks that. She made it look easy!
Sheila Gaff circles around Baszler
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler is holding Sheila Gaff's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sheila Gaff loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler has punished Gaff very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Baszler doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sheila Gaff.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Gaff tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sheila Gaff shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Sheila Gaff breaks that americana attempt!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff looks rather shattered.
Baszler doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Sheila Gaff gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Gaff tries to escape from the full mount...
Shayna Baszler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Sheila Gaff
Sheila Gaff attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sheila Gaff jabs at Baszler
to no visible effect.
Gaff misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Shayna Baszler
that forces Gaff to try and defend better.
Good movement from Gaff
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Sheila Gaff fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Baszler blocks that. She made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Baszler is clinching with Gaff.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Baszler gets hold of a leg and trips Gaff to the mat!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gaff
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Sheila Gaff's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gaff
Sheila Gaff tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Gaff's Forehead is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
Punishing hold!
Gaff's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gaff struggles to free herself
Baszler is locking that guillotine...
That guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Sheila Gaff slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Sheila Gaff is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gaff
She succeeds!
Sheila Gaff is in closed guard over Baszler
Gaff is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sheila Gaff!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Sheila Gaff
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Sheila Gaff shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaff's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Shayna Baszler's lock! This is over! Gaff didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Americana) at 1:34 Round 4
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Sheila Gaff
Punches 1/21 (5%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Gaff needs to do more. Striking needs serious work, with that lack of accuracy.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!