Post by The Sandmen on Dec 7, 2020 17:25:02 GMT -5
Michelle Waterson looks very relaxed.
Paige VanZant looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Michelle Waterson and Paige VanZant touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant blocks
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
The Karate Hottie sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Michelle Waterson jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Michelle Waterson is in VanZant open guard now
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to jump to side mount.
Paige VanZant jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
Michelle Waterson goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Michelle Waterson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The Karate Hottie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Karate Hottie leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michelle Waterson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to improve position.
The Karate Hottie adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Karate Hottie.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Paige VanZant!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
The Karate Hottie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Michelle Waterson pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Paige VanZant's groin! Was that unintentional?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Michelle Waterson for groin kick.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give VanZant time to recover. Paige VanZant seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Body kick by Michelle Waterson...
just grazes her opponent.
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
She misses narrowly!
Paige VanZant paws at The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie answers with solid punches!
VanZant has a small cut in her Mouth
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant seems to be done!
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Michelle Waterson's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
VanZant struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who is in full mount! VanZant is in trouble now!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Michelle Waterson!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Michelle Waterson
VanZant suddenly holds Michelle Waterson's arm and tries an armbar!
The Karate Hottie can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over VanZant
The Karate Hottie is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Michelle Waterson uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
A furious flurry of punches from Michelle Waterson
puts VanZant in a world of hurt!
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Good front kick from The Karate Hottie!
VanZant stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The Karate Hottie launches a furious low kick!
VanZant receives a hard blow on her right leg!
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michelle Waterson sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
A high kick from Michelle Waterson
grazes VanZant's head, but she seems okay.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
High kick from Michelle Waterson!
VanZant seems to be done!
VanZant has a small cut in her Forehead
Solid kick to the leg from Michelle Waterson
that visibly pains VanZant.
VanZant hyper-extended her left leg
Tremendous strikes from The Karate Hottie!
Some big punches are landing!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Crushing shot to The Karate Hottie's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
VanZant struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie breaths deeply while on the ground
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Deep breaths from Michelle Waterson who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:10 in the 3 round
VanZant moves to shoot
but Michelle Waterson delivers a knee that wrecks her!
The Karate Hottie throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
VanZant is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Karate Hottie's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Michelle Waterson's guard...
Michelle Waterson has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
The Karate Hottie holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
The Karate Hottie waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Michelle Waterson is on half guard!
Michelle Waterson is in half guard over VanZant
Michelle Waterson pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Karate Hottie who is in full mount! VanZant is in trouble now!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
The Karate Hottie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Paige VanZant 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 The Karate Hottie's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
The Karate Hottie ducks that one.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
VanZant pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michelle Waterson jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Lightning fast low kick from The Karate Hottie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
That punishment by Michelle Waterson has left VanZant staggered! Michelle Waterson should try push forward now and finish this!
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Michelle Waterson.
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Round 4
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Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Michelle Waterson is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Paige VanZant tries to pass Michelle Waterson's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Michelle Waterson regains full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
VanZant is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The Karate Hottie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michelle Waterson controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Michelle Waterson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
VanZant is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Michelle Waterson caliber.
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
The Karate Hottie evades.
Michelle Waterson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Karate Hottie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Karate Hottie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Michelle Waterson caliber.
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michelle Waterson holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Michelle Waterson takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Michelle Waterson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Michelle Waterson
that forces VanZant to try and defend better.
The Karate Hottie launches a hook to the body
Bang! VanZant stops that one with her ribs!
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Middle kick from The Karate Hottie.
VanZant receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Steve Mazzagatti is asking VanZant to defend herself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for VanZant.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by TKO (Body kick) at 4:17 Round 4
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 32/42 (76%)
Kicks 13/15 (87%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 10/16 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Interesting fight that made both fighters look very highly developed. Either new upgrades are paying massive dividends, or these two are just very evenly matched and fight well under those circumstances. Good times!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!