Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2020 1:04:34 GMT -5
Alexa Grasso glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Bec Rawlings is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexa Grasso is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Grasso and Rawlings move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexa Grasso jabs at Rawlings
to no visible effect.
Rawlings launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso goes to the body...
She punishes Rawlings's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso attempts a sweep single...
Alexa Grasso catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Grasso.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rawlings leans and gets Alexa Grasso's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bec Rawlings can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Grasso into her guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings works on the ground with her fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Grasso blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rawlings's guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso pushes Bec Rawlings and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Rawlings is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Alexa Grasso
connects with Rawlings.
Rawlings grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso is moving on the ground...
Rawlings tries to counter Grasso's moves on the ground.
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings tries to escape from the closed guard
Bec Rawlings any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexa Grasso's guard...
Grasso doesn't want to free her opponent and Rawlings continues in closed guard
Rawlings misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso tries an armbar from the bottom!
Bec Rawlings breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings hooks Grasso's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Alexa Grasso manages to kick Rawlings away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Bec Rawlings throws up a triangle attempt!
Grasso struggles to free herself
Alexa Grasso postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
1:05 Round 2 and Rawlings is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso launches a kick to Rawlings's thigh
Rawlings checks that kick!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to move to full mount
Grasso's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rawlings blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexa Grasso
well done Grasso falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Grasso's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rawlings is standing while Grasso is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Grasso!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Alexa Grasso...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to better her position on the ground...
Alexa Grasso tries to roll on the ground...
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering her!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses her strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Grasso cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Rawlings can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Grasso launches a kick to Rawlings's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso tries to grapple
She puts Rawlings in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rawlings ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Rawlings steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexa Grasso didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass to half guard...
Alexa Grasso's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexa Grasso holds Bec Rawlings and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings pushes Grasso's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Grasso rolls and she's now on half guard over Bec Rawlings. Nice reversal.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Rawlings uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rawlings jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bec Rawlings pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Grasso who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings pushes Alexa Grasso against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Alexa Grasso struggles not allowing Bec Rawlings improve her position.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Rawlings is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Rawlings moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Grasso
Rawlings launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexa Grasso rolls over herself and stands up while Bec Rawlings rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rawlings.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Grasso's face!
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Rawlings fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings is locking that Armbar...
Rawlings is locking that Armbar...
Grasso hold her own hand and breaks Rawlings's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Bec Rawlings.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Pitty-pat punches from Grasso
Bec Rawlings doesn't flinch.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to open up Rawlings with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Rawlings blocks a few elbows and now Alexa Grasso will have to look for another option here.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Punishing hold!
Rawlings is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Alexa Grasso pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Grasso pushes off of Bec Rawlings and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rawlings holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Alexa Grasso! Rawlings tries to finish her off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Bec Rawlings's lock! This is over! Grasso didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Submission (Rear Nacked Choke) at 4:24 Round 3
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 18/20 (90%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/12 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 541 s
ALexa didn’t do the right things, and didn’t do them frequently enough.
Bec Rawlings is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexa Grasso is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Grasso and Rawlings move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexa Grasso jabs at Rawlings
to no visible effect.
Rawlings launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Bec Rawlings gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso goes to the body...
She punishes Rawlings's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rawlings looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso attempts a sweep single...
Alexa Grasso catches Bec Rawlings's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Grasso.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rawlings leans and gets Alexa Grasso's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bec Rawlings can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Bec Rawlings is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Grasso into her guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings works on the ground with her fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Grasso blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rawlings's guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso pushes Bec Rawlings and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Bec Rawlings
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Rawlings is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Alexa Grasso
connects with Rawlings.
Rawlings grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She is not able to do it
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso is moving on the ground...
Rawlings tries to counter Grasso's moves on the ground.
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings tries to escape from the closed guard
Bec Rawlings any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexa Grasso's guard...
Grasso doesn't want to free her opponent and Rawlings continues in closed guard
Rawlings misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso tries an armbar from the bottom!
Bec Rawlings breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Bec Rawlings paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rawlings is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings hooks Grasso's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Alexa Grasso manages to kick Rawlings away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Bec Rawlings throws up a triangle attempt!
Grasso struggles to free herself
Alexa Grasso postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
1:05 Round 2 and Rawlings is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso launches a kick to Rawlings's thigh
Rawlings checks that kick!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to move to full mount
Grasso's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rawlings blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexa Grasso
well done Grasso falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Grasso's mid-section, she seems hurt
Rawlings is standing while Grasso is on the ground on her back
Rawlings cartwheels towards Grasso!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Alexa Grasso...
Bec Rawlings slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to better her position on the ground...
Alexa Grasso tries to roll on the ground...
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Grasso is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering her!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Rawlings tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses her strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Grasso cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Rawlings can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Grasso launches a kick to Rawlings's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso tries to grapple
She puts Rawlings in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bec Rawlings's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Grasso is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rawlings ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Rawlings steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexa Grasso didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass to half guard...
Alexa Grasso's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Rawlings
She succeeds!
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexa Grasso holds Bec Rawlings and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bec Rawlings fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings pushes Grasso's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Grasso rolls and she's now on half guard over Bec Rawlings. Nice reversal.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Rawlings uses her forearms to block the impact!
Rawlings tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rawlings jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Bec Rawlings pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Bec Rawlings embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Grasso who put distance between them
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bec Rawlings tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings pushes Alexa Grasso against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Alexa Grasso struggles not allowing Bec Rawlings improve her position.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Rawlings is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over Grasso
Rawlings moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over Grasso
Rawlings launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexa Grasso rolls over herself and stands up while Bec Rawlings rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings attempts a sweep single...
Bec Rawlings catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rawlings.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Grasso's face!
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over Grasso
Rawlings is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Bec Rawlings uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Bec Rawlings tries to take advantage...
Rawlings 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Alexa Grasso
Rawlings fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexa Grasso's arm and tries an armbar!
Rawlings is locking that Armbar...
Rawlings is locking that Armbar...
Grasso hold her own hand and breaks Rawlings's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Bec Rawlings.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bec Rawlings didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Pitty-pat punches from Grasso
Bec Rawlings doesn't flinch.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Grasso tries to open up Rawlings with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Rawlings blocks a few elbows and now Alexa Grasso will have to look for another option here.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close her guard around Grasso
She succeeds!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexa Grasso slips out. Rawlings quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Punishing hold!
Rawlings is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Alexa Grasso slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Bec Rawlings. 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rawlings moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Alexa Grasso pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Alexa Grasso
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Grasso pushes off of Bec Rawlings and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rawlings holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Alexa Grasso! Rawlings tries to finish her off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Bec Rawlings's lock! This is over! Grasso didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Submission (Rear Nacked Choke) at 4:24 Round 3
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 18/20 (90%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/12 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 541 s
ALexa didn’t do the right things, and didn’t do them frequently enough.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!