Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2020 23:21:26 GMT -5
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Kailin Curran looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Paige VanZant is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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VanZant and Curran move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
VanZant blocks that. It was easy!
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Curran receives a hard blow on her left leg!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Curran's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
VanZant slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kailin Curran.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant suddenly holds Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Kailin Curran breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kailin Curran. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Kailin Curran.
Even nicer blocks from VanZant.
VanZant is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Curran's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kailin Curran in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Curran tries to move to full mount
Curran's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant measures the resilience of Curran's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Curran's side.
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Curran
She succeeds!
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant holds Kailin Curran's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
BJJ! That is what must be passing through VanZant's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Curran
Kailin Curran is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
VanZant leans and gets Kailin Curran's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Curran blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Curran open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to open Curran's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paige VanZant. Curran is unable to cover herself now!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Kailin Curran breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kailin Curran moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
A solid combination from Kailin Curran
mostly hits air.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Even nicer blocks from Curran.
Good movement from Curran
who is bobbing and weaving.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Curran blocks with confidence
VanZant is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Stand up! This is what VanZant's cornermen are shouting. Kailin Curran is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Deep breaths from Kailin Curran who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kailin Curran
Blocked by Curran.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Curran shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Curran is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 1:40 in the 2 round
Curran steps forward
VanZant feints.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 3:10 in the 2 round
Curran pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kailin Curran!
VanZant ducks under...
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Kailin Curran jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Kailin Curran manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Curran tries to free her leg...
VanZant doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant sits up and gets an arm around Curran's neck!
Curran pushes Paige VanZant back to the ground.
Kailin Curran is in half guard over VanZant
Curran is moving on the ground...
VanZant tries to counter Curran's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
VanZant put Kailin Curran in closed guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran hovers above VanZant
Paige VanZant stops her from throwing strikes.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Kailin Curran looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran goes down.
Crushing shot to Curran's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Curran's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Kailin Curran for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give VanZant time to recover. Paige VanZant seems to be ready to fight again. 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 seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Kailin Curran was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Kailin Curran
surprises VanZant!
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
VanZant blocks that. It was easy!
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Curran blocks that kick with her leg.
Kailin Curran fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
VanZant blocks that. She made it look easy!
VanZant is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Kailin Curran takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Curran wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Kailin Curran sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy 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.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curran sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kailin Curran closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Kailin Curran tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Kailin Curran
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Kailin Curran tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Curran circles out and slips free of Paige VanZant's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Curran throws a body kick.
Blocked by VanZant.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Kailin Curran jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
VanZant is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Curran creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kailin Curran takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
VanZant and Curran circle around the center of the cage.
Kailin Curran tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kailin Curran is in open guard over VanZant
Curran is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Kailin Curran's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Curran ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Kailin Curran is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant aggressively and repeatedly punches Curran.
Good job by Curran blocking and slipping the blows.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Paige VanZant
almost hit her as she moves away.
Terrible one sided match... Curran was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Kailin Curran shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Deep breaths from Kailin Curran who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant hovers above Curran
Kailin Curran stops her from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Curran ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant hovers above Curran
Good punches to Curran's body.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Kailin Curran's guard...
Kailin Curran has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass Kailin Curran's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Kailin Curran regains full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is in closed guard... Curran tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Kailin Curran is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Curran fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Paige VanZant's arm and tries an armbar!
VanZant hold her own hand and breaks Curran's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kailin Curran.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Kailin Curran sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant is holding Kailin Curran's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kailin Curran loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant hovers above Curran
Kailin Curran stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran launches a few weak punches
VanZant blocks them effectively.
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Curran's face!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Paige VanZant looks to mount Kailin Curran...
Kailin Curran takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Kailin Curran and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Curran tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
VanZant and Curran circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant steps backwards away from Kailin Curran. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Paige VanZant is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 5
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Curran launches a kick
VanZant checks it and keeps distance.
Kailin Curran attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Curran's knee!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Curran won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran tries to escape from the closed guard
Kailin Curran any adventage in the ground.
Curran clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Curran pulls her arm out of danger.
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran tries to escape from the closed guard
Kailin Curran any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Kailin Curran uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kailin Curran didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Deep breaths from Kailin Curran who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Curran misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Curran ties her up.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kailin Curran struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
John McCarthy 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.
Curran looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Curran.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Hard blow to Curran's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Kailin Curran's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
Curran tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Curran
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Kailin Curran jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in closed guard over VanZant
Curran is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kailin Curran!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Kailin Curran breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kailin Curran is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Curran tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Curran leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Curran
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Curran
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant pushes Curran's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Curran is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Kailin Curran is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Kailin Curran
Curran is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Kailin Curran down and prevents her attempts to escape
Kailin Curran gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Kailin Curran's arm and tries an armbar!
Curran holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Curran's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Kailin Curran is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Kailin Curran for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kailin Curran lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Kailin Curran in her guard.
Kailin Curran keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for VanZant.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 15/18 (83%)
GnP strikes 10/29 (34%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 955 s
Statistics: Kailin Curran
Punches 5/25 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 955 s
That happened.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!