Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 22:36:34 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while Dan Miragliotta
recites the rules.
Bec Rawlings doesn't look concerned about anything his
opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek
from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to
cover his face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes his guard.
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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings grabs his 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 VanZant
Rawlings moves on the ground
Rawlings cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to close his guard around Rawlings
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to escape from the closed guard
Bec Rawlings any adventage in the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's
guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Bec Rawlings and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rawlings pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a
couple of big punches from guard.
Rawlings blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of his opponent's over
commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains
full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
VanZant wraps his leg around Bec Rawlings leg and prevents
him from moving.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bec Rawlings moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an
opportunity to counter him!
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's
attemp of grappling
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to
seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to
seize half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to free his leg...
Rawlings rolls on the ground and moves to side mount!
Awesome maneuver!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Rawlings uses his strength to keep Rawlings at a
disadvantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of his opponent's over
commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Bec
Rawlings a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bec Rawlings tries to take the action to his favourite field as
he tries to grapple
Great move by Bec Rawlings who pushes his opponent
forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings grab one of Paige VanZant's arm and tries a Hip
Throw
with a twist of his hip Bec Rawlings throw VanZant to the
mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
VanZant tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Nice kick. Rawlings steps backwards trying to find a way to
use his advantage now.
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Bec
Rawlings's head...
Rawlings leans out of the way.
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
VanZant tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Rawlings dodges that
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Bec
Rawlings's head...
Rawlings leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant.
The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paige VanZant is on his feet again.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rawlings into his guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to escape from closed guard...
Rawlings struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half
guard!
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings hooks VanZant's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
VanZant struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
Paige VanZant manages to kick Rawlings away and
scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek
from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to
cover his face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes his guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take
this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a
triangle!
VanZant struggles and his head turns red from the choke,
but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the
ground!
Paige VanZant uses his leg to keep his position on the
ground
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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Paige VanZant is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an
opportunity to counter him!
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in his guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in his guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries a kimura
VanZant breaks the lock.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
VanZant won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates Paige VanZant's left arm looking for an
armbar...
Rawlings is locking that armbar...
VanZant's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be
injured
That armbar looks tight...
VanZant struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Bec Rawlings lost his dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight.
I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting
spirit or just of skill.
Rawlings launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to stand up!
Rawlings doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Good movement from VanZant
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Bec Rawlings leans forwards and tries to grapple with
VanZant
Rawlings shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings pushes his opponent against the fence and
launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:36 Round 3 and Rawlings is still in good shape. He sure
has trained hard for this fight.
Bec Rawlings tries to control Paige VanZant in the clinch and
use his dirty boxing
VanZant pushes Rawlings away before he could try
anything
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take
this into account for future fights.
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's
guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains
full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's
guard...
Bec Rawlings forces Paige VanZant to open his guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close his guard around Rawlings
He is not able to do it
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!
Rawlings sprawls and remains on his feet.
VanZant moves backwards and Bec Rawlings is asking him if
he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
VanZant grabs his 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 Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to
fight back!
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's
neck!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings back to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rawlings tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rawlings is clinching with VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rawlings is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled
through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings grapple with Paige VanZant and tries a Inner leg
Sweep
Paige VanZant falls hard on the mat with Bec Rawlings on
top of him
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Rawlings.
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Round 4
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Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rawlings moves back and takes
a deep breath.
Rawlings shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great
shape.
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings pushes Paige VanZant against the fence and
then tries to improve his position.
Rawlings jumps and tries to free his leg! VanZant doesn't
allow this but Bec Rawlings is able to get half guard here.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side
mount!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Bec
Rawlings timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
VanZant struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Paige VanZant slips his head out and manages to gain top
control.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe
begin a pounding session...
Bec Rawlings controls the situation despite Paige VanZant
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls Paige VanZant to his stomach and takes
his back!
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this
position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Bec
Rawlings jumps back and jabs
VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is
fruitless.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the
fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is
grappling with Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled
through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Bec Rawlings's ankle trying
to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rawlings sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings grapple with Paige VanZant and tries a Outer
Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige
VanZant
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec
Rawlings takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
VanZant struggles to free himself
Rawlings is locking that rear naked choke...
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
VanZant's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's
received!
That rear naked choke from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
Rawlings is locking that rear naked choke...
VanZant struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Paige VanZant spins out and gets back to
his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue
the fight standing. The people who are watching this in
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight.
I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting
spirit or just of skill.
VanZant and Rawlings circle around the center of the cage.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to
fight back!
Paige VanZant locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Bec Rawlings slips his head out and ends up in Paige
VanZant's guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings manages to get his leg free and moves to side
mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant steps backwards and lowers his arms while
breathing heavily... He seems tired.
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the
full mount!
Bec Rawlings doesn't want to lose his adventageous position
and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over
Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes his arm againts the
mat!
That Americana from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
VanZant's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rawlings is locking that Americana...
VanZant struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
That Americana from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
VanZant's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and trap Bec Rawlings
in his guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an
armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and trap Bec Rawlings
in his guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe
begin a pounding session...
Bec Rawlings controls the situation despite Paige VanZant
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Bec Rawlings is not caught off guard and moves to side
mount to keep his superior position.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Bec Rawlings's lock! This is over!
VanZant didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't
be able to escape from it!
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Submission (Americana) at 4:45 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 808 s
I somehow missed this entire fight. Hence all the problems with it. Good win from Rawlings though. Probably.
recites the rules.
Bec Rawlings doesn't look concerned about anything his
opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rawlings is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek
from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to
cover his face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Bec Rawlings's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes his guard.
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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings grabs his 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 VanZant
Rawlings moves on the ground
Rawlings cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to close his guard around Rawlings
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to escape from the closed guard
Bec Rawlings any adventage in the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's
guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Bec Rawlings and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rawlings pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Rawlings's ribs with a
couple of big punches from guard.
Rawlings blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rawlings is trying to counter now!
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of his opponent's over
commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains
full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
VanZant wraps his leg around Bec Rawlings leg and prevents
him from moving.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bec Rawlings moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an
opportunity to counter him!
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Bec Rawlings struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's
attemp of grappling
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to
seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Rawlings reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rawlings is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to
seize half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to free his leg...
Rawlings rolls on the ground and moves to side mount!
Awesome maneuver!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Rawlings uses his strength to keep Rawlings at a
disadvantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of his opponent's over
commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Bec
Rawlings a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Bec Rawlings tries to take the action to his favourite field as
he tries to grapple
Great move by Bec Rawlings who pushes his opponent
forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings grab one of Paige VanZant's arm and tries a Hip
Throw
with a twist of his hip Bec Rawlings throw VanZant to the
mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
VanZant tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Nice kick. Rawlings steps backwards trying to find a way to
use his advantage now.
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Bec
Rawlings's head...
Rawlings leans out of the way.
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
VanZant tries to hit Bec Rawlings with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Rawlings dodges that
Rawlings is standing while VanZant is on the ground on his
back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Bec
Rawlings's head...
Rawlings leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant.
The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Paige VanZant is on his feet again.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rawlings into his guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to escape from closed guard...
Rawlings struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half
guard!
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings hooks VanZant's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
VanZant struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
Paige VanZant manages to kick Rawlings away and
scrambles on top!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek
from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to
cover his face,
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to improve position.
Rawlings adjusts and closes his guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take
this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Rawlings switches to high guard just before trying to sink a
triangle!
VanZant struggles and his head turns red from the choke,
but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the
ground!
Paige VanZant uses his leg to keep his position on the
ground
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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Rawlings is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates Paige VanZant's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Paige VanZant is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
Rawlings misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an
opportunity to counter him!
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in his guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Bec Rawlings in his guard.
Bec Rawlings keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries a kimura
VanZant breaks the lock.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
VanZant won't allow him to take this position easily.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings isolates Paige VanZant's left arm looking for an
armbar...
Rawlings is locking that armbar...
VanZant's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be
injured
That armbar looks tight...
VanZant struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Paige VanZant manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Bec Rawlings lost his dominant position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight.
I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting
spirit or just of skill.
Rawlings launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to stand up!
Rawlings doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bec Rawlings tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Good movement from VanZant
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Bec Rawlings looks to counter!
Bec Rawlings leans forwards and tries to grapple with
VanZant
Rawlings shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching
now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings pushes his opponent against the fence and
launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:36 Round 3 and Rawlings is still in good shape. He sure
has trained hard for this fight.
Bec Rawlings tries to control Paige VanZant in the clinch and
use his dirty boxing
VanZant pushes Rawlings away before he could try
anything
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take
this into account for future fights.
VanZant is holding Bec Rawlings's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Bec Rawlings loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Bec Rawlings
Bec Rawlings attempts to trap Paige VanZant in his guard.
Bec Rawlings manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant tries to pass Bec Rawlings's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Bec Rawlings regains
full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Bec Rawlings's
guard...
Bec Rawlings has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rawlings won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains
full guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Rawlings is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the
ground!
Bec Rawlings uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's
guard...
Bec Rawlings forces Paige VanZant to open his guard.
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close his guard around Rawlings
He is not able to do it
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!
Rawlings sprawls and remains on his feet.
VanZant moves backwards and Bec Rawlings is asking him if
he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
VanZant grabs his 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 Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Bec Rawlings to
fight back!
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Bec Rawlings sits up and gets an arm around VanZant's
neck!
VanZant pushes Bec Rawlings back to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rawlings tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rawlings is clinching with VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rawlings is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled
through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rawlings grapple with Paige VanZant and tries a Inner leg
Sweep
Paige VanZant falls hard on the mat with Bec Rawlings on
top of him
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Rawlings.
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Round 4
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Rawlings decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rawlings moves back and takes
a deep breath.
Rawlings shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great
shape.
Rawlings fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in open guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings pushes Paige VanZant against the fence and
then tries to improve his position.
Rawlings jumps and tries to free his leg! VanZant doesn't
allow this but Bec Rawlings is able to get half guard here.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Rawlings tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling VanZant from the side
mount!
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn in and scramble out. Bec
Rawlings timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
VanZant struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Bec Rawlings appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Paige VanZant slips his head out and manages to gain top
control.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Rawlings
Rawlings tries to close his guard around VanZant
He succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Rawlings
VanZant is in closed guard... Rawlings tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe
begin a pounding session...
Bec Rawlings controls the situation despite Paige VanZant
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bec Rawlings rolls Paige VanZant to his stomach and takes
his back!
Rawlings is in rear mount over VanZant
Paige VanZant doesn't want to continue the fight in this
position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Bec
Rawlings jumps back and jabs
VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is
fruitless.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rawlings wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure
a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Rawlings trying to keep the
fight at striking range
Rawlings doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is
grappling with Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled
through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Bec Rawlings's ankle trying
to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rawlings sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bec Rawlings grapple with Paige VanZant and tries a Outer
Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige
VanZant
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to turn away and scramble out. Bec
Rawlings takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
VanZant struggles to free himself
Rawlings is locking that rear naked choke...
Crippling lock!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
VanZant's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's
received!
That rear naked choke from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
Rawlings is locking that rear naked choke...
VanZant struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Paige VanZant spins out and gets back to
his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue
the fight standing. The people who are watching this in
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are
cheering for the fighters.
Bec Rawlings was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight.
I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting
spirit or just of skill.
VanZant and Rawlings circle around the center of the cage.
Bec Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rawlings clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to
fight back!
Paige VanZant locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Bec Rawlings slips his head out and ends up in Paige
VanZant's guard.
Bec Rawlings is in closed guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bec Rawlings is in half guard over VanZant
Bec Rawlings tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Bec Rawlings manages to get his leg free and moves to side
mount.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant steps backwards and lowers his arms while
breathing heavily... He seems tired.
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the
full mount!
Bec Rawlings doesn't want to lose his adventageous position
and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over
Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes his arm againts the
mat!
That Americana from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
VanZant's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Rawlings is locking that Americana...
VanZant struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
That Americana from Bec Rawlings appears to be
unbreakable
VanZant's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and trap Bec Rawlings
in his guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings throws the leg over and rolls it over into an
armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to his side and trap Bec Rawlings
in his guard...
Bec Rawlings keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Rawlings tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe
begin a pounding session...
Bec Rawlings controls the situation despite Paige VanZant
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bec Rawlings is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Bec Rawlings is not caught off guard and moves to side
mount to keep his superior position.
Bec Rawlings is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Bec Rawlings goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in VanZant's eyes...
VanZant struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Bec Rawlings's lock! This is over!
VanZant didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't
be able to escape from it!
Winner is Bec Rawlings by Submission (Americana) at 4:45 Round 4
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Bec Rawlings
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 808 s
I somehow missed this entire fight. Hence all the problems with it. Good win from Rawlings though. Probably.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!