Post by The Sandmen on Oct 7, 2020 9:33:58 GMT -5
Paige VanZant raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Valentina Shevchenko looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Valentina Shevchenko grabs VanZant
VanZant loosens Shevchenko's hold.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Paige VanZant
land while she's on her bicycle.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
Shevchenko blocks in time.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shevchenko's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
They could take their toll on Shevchenko.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Shevchenko knows how to keep her advantage 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 steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Paige VanZant to maintain her distance.
That hits Valentina Shevchenko's ankle
Paige VanZant is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Shevchenko checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shevchenko launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits VanZant's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's right thigh
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Good front kick from VanZant!
Shevchenko stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Valentina Shevchenko to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant pushes Valentina Shevchenko against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Valentina Shevchenko struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that goes wide.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shevchenko fires low kicks
that fail to land.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Valentina Shevchenko
makes VanZant stumble back!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Valentina Shevchenko and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Shevchenko open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
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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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shevchenko's thigh!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant and Shevchenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Shevchenko's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Terrible one sided match... Shevchenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
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 Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant throws a flurry of punches at Shevchenko...
A lot of them are hitting Shevchenko's face
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko 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 Shevchenko
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko 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 Shevchenko
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Shevchenko doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
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.
Shevchenko is swinging for the fences!
VanZant backpedals and creates space. Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she is going to fight!
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
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 4
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shevchenko's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Paige VanZant for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Shevchenko time to recover. Valentina Shevchenko seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shevchenko's knee!
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shevchenko is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Shevchenko clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to end this with a RNC!
Shevchenko manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Valentina Shevchenko throws a lot of punches
with little effect. VanZant is doing a great job covering herself up.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shevchenko moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant doesn't want to engage and backpedals
VanZant steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right cheek
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Valentina Shevchenko attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
VanZant and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko tries a hook to the body
but VanZant manages to dodge it
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Shevchenko in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Valentina Shevchenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Shevchenko is taking this opportunity to rest.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Shevchenko launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paige VanZant rolls over herself and stands up while Valentina Shevchenko rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
VanZant throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
A bad move from Paige VanZant
almost puts her head in the path of Shevchenko's kick.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shevchenko avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Valentina Shevchenko
gets blocked by VanZant.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to improve position.
Shevchenko adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Shevchenko
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Shevchenko
Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant's arms and blocks the punches!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Valentina Shevchenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Valentina Shevchenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Shevchenko tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Shevchenko tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. VanZant steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Neither was particularly impressive here. But win = win, no? No. It fuckin doesn’t! Finish your opponent, jackass!!!!!
Valentina Shevchenko looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Valentina Shevchenko grabs VanZant
VanZant loosens Shevchenko's hold.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Paige VanZant
land while she's on her bicycle.
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
Shevchenko blocks in time.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Valentina Shevchenko checks the kick.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Valentina Shevchenko regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shevchenko's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shevchenko leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
They could take their toll on Shevchenko.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard...
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Shevchenko knows how to keep her advantage 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 steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shevchenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Paige VanZant to maintain her distance.
That hits Valentina Shevchenko's ankle
Paige VanZant is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
Shevchenko checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant was tooling Valentina Shevchenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Valentina Shevchenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shevchenko launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits VanZant's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shevchenko's right thigh
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Good front kick from VanZant!
Shevchenko stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Valentina Shevchenko to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant pushes Valentina Shevchenko against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Valentina Shevchenko struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Shevchenko 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Valentina Shevchenko fires an unorthodox punch to VanZant's torso
that goes wide.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Valentina Shevchenko jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shevchenko fires low kicks
that fail to land.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Valentina Shevchenko
makes VanZant stumble back!
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Valentina Shevchenko is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Valentina Shevchenko and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Valentina Shevchenko has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Shevchenko open guard now
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
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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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shevchenko's thigh!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant and Shevchenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Valentina Shevchenko 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Shevchenko's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Terrible one sided match... Shevchenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Valentina Shevchenko...
Valentina Shevchenko takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
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 Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Paige VanZant throws a flurry of punches at Shevchenko...
A lot of them are hitting Shevchenko's face
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Shevchenko tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Shevchenko won't allow her to take this position easily.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko 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 Shevchenko
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Valentina Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant is in closed guard... Shevchenko 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 Shevchenko
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Valentina Shevchenko's guard...
Shevchenko doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant launches a few weak punches
Shevchenko blocks them effectively.
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.
Shevchenko is swinging for the fences!
VanZant backpedals and creates space. Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she is going to fight!
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
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 4
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Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shevchenko's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Paige VanZant for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Shevchenko time to recover. Valentina Shevchenko seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shevchenko's knee!
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shevchenko is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and Shevchenko clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to end this with a RNC!
Shevchenko manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Valentina Shevchenko throws a lot of punches
with little effect. VanZant is doing a great job covering herself up.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Valentina Shevchenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shevchenko moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant doesn't want to engage and backpedals
VanZant steps backwards away from Valentina Shevchenko. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shevchenko seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Valentina Shevchenko!
VanZant is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right cheek
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shevchenko struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Valentina Shevchenko attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Valentina Shevchenko's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shevchenko.
VanZant and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Valentina Shevchenko tries a hook to the body
but VanZant manages to dodge it
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Shevchenko in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Valentina Shevchenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant and Shevchenko circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Valentina Shevchenko's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Valentina Shevchenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Valentina Shevchenko
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Valentina Shevchenko's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Shevchenko waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Valentina Shevchenko is on half guard!
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Shevchenko is taking this opportunity to rest.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Valentina Shevchenko is in half guard over VanZant
Shevchenko launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paige VanZant rolls over herself and stands up while Valentina Shevchenko rolls on her back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Valentina Shevchenko. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Valentina Shevchenko sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
VanZant throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
A bad move from Paige VanZant
almost puts her head in the path of Shevchenko's kick.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shevchenko studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shevchenko avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant moves backwards and Valentina Shevchenko is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Valentina Shevchenko
gets blocked by VanZant.
Valentina Shevchenko gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shevchenko goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shevchenko tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Valentina Shevchenko's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to improve position.
Shevchenko adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Shevchenko
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Shevchenko
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Shevchenko rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Valentina Shevchenko is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Valentina Shevchenko in her guard.
Valentina Shevchenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Shevchenko
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Shevchenko
Shevchenko holds Paige VanZant's arms and blocks the punches!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Valentina Shevchenko tries to take advantage...
Valentina Shevchenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Valentina Shevchenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Valentina Shevchenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Shevchenko tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
VanZant dodges that
VanZant is standing while Shevchenko is on the ground on her back
Shevchenko tries to hit Paige VanZant with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. VanZant steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 7/10 (70%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 721 s
Statistics: Valentina Shevchenko
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Neither was particularly impressive here. But win = win, no? No. It fuckin doesn’t! Finish your opponent, jackass!!!!!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!