Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2020 13:58:52 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Marianna Kheyfets raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and VanZant has to retreat
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Paige VanZant stumbles back.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
VanZant moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
VanZant and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Kheyfets!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kheyfets goes to the body...
her punches graze VanZant's arm.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Kheyfets.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of Kheyfets's chin with an uppercut while Kheyfets lands some great crosses.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Kheyfets in a double underhook!
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kheyfets who put distance between them
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kheyfets struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Kheyfets won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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 half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to free her leg...
Kheyfets doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A right hand from Marianna Kheyfets
makes VanZant stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right eye
Marianna Kheyfets throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of VanZant.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Marianna Kheyfets
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Marianna Kheyfets is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Kheyfets avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
VanZant's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant wants nothing of that and pushes Kheyfets.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant leads with a punch
Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A left hook from Kheyfets
grazes the chin of VanZant.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kheyfets is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kheyfets catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Not a desiderable position that Kheyfets is in now. Paige VanZant is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a high kick!
Kheyfets ducks under.
Some nice shots from Marianna Kheyfets
that stun VanZant.
Marianna Kheyfets is measuring VanZant with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A left hook from Kheyfets
falls short.
Marianna Kheyfets just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
VanZant's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Marianna Kheyfets
goes nowhere.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Kheyfets uses her forearms to block the impact!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Paige VanZant's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Paige VanZant pulls down on Marianna Kheyfets's hand and staves off danger
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under VanZant control.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under VanZant control.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Marianna Kheyfets throws her leg over Paige VanZant's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Marianna Kheyfets's rear naked choke attempt!
Paige VanZant frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Marianna Kheyfets and ends up on top!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kheyfets avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
VanZant's Left eye is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paige VanZant's cheek! VanZant stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kheyfets steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kheyfets dodges that
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kheyfets dodges that
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets launches a kick to VanZant's thigh
Loud pop!
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets launches a kick to VanZant's thigh
VanZant checks that kick!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paige VanZant is on her feet again.
Brilliant combination from Marianna Kheyfets
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
VanZant launches a kick
but Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Forehead
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kheyfets won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kheyfets is locking that Arm Triangle...
Kheyfets is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kheyfets secures the lock while Paige VanZant refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:03 Round 3
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 28/39 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Good win from Kheyfets. Kheyfets would just not give Paige any change to do any of the things. Guess you can call her Paige VanCant. HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR. I'm sorry....
Marianna Kheyfets raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and VanZant has to retreat
Crisp uppercut by Kheyfets followed by a hard jab
Paige VanZant stumbles back.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
VanZant moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
VanZant and Kheyfets circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Kheyfets!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kheyfets goes to the body...
her punches graze VanZant's arm.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
VanZant launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Kheyfets.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marianna Kheyfets's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of Kheyfets's chin with an uppercut while Kheyfets lands some great crosses.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Kheyfets in a double underhook!
Kheyfets doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kheyfets who put distance between them
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kheyfets struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Kheyfets won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets 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 half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to free her leg...
Kheyfets doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets 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.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Marianna Kheyfets sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
A right hand from Marianna Kheyfets
makes VanZant stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right eye
Marianna Kheyfets throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of VanZant.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Marianna Kheyfets
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Marianna Kheyfets is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Kheyfets avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
VanZant's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
VanZant wants nothing of that and pushes Kheyfets.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant leads with a punch
Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A left hook from Kheyfets
grazes the chin of VanZant.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kheyfets is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Marianna Kheyfets pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Kheyfets catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets 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 Marianna Kheyfets's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Not a desiderable position that Kheyfets is in now. Paige VanZant is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Marianna Kheyfets is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a high kick!
Kheyfets ducks under.
Some nice shots from Marianna Kheyfets
that stun VanZant.
Marianna Kheyfets is measuring VanZant with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
A left hook from Kheyfets
falls short.
Marianna Kheyfets just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
VanZant's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Marianna Kheyfets
goes nowhere.
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Kheyfets uses her forearms to block the impact!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Paige VanZant's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Paige VanZant pulls down on Marianna Kheyfets's hand and staves off danger
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under VanZant control.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under VanZant control.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Marianna Kheyfets throws her leg over Paige VanZant's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Marianna Kheyfets's rear naked choke attempt!
Paige VanZant frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Marianna Kheyfets and ends up on top!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kheyfets avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
VanZant's Left eye is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Marianna Kheyfets launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
VanZant blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Paige VanZant's cheek! VanZant stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Kheyfets steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kheyfets dodges that
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to hit Marianna Kheyfets with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Kheyfets dodges that
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets launches a kick to VanZant's thigh
Loud pop!
Kheyfets is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Kheyfets launches a kick to VanZant's thigh
VanZant checks that kick!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paige VanZant is on her feet again.
Brilliant combination from Marianna Kheyfets
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
VanZant launches a kick
but Marianna Kheyfets avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Forehead
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kheyfets won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Kheyfets is locking that Arm Triangle...
Kheyfets is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kheyfets secures the lock while Paige VanZant refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:03 Round 3
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 345 s
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 28/39 (72%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Good win from Kheyfets. Kheyfets would just not give Paige any change to do any of the things. Guess you can call her Paige VanCant. HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR HAR. I'm sorry....
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!