Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2021 4:57:13 GMT -5
Cat Zingano vs. Bethe Correia
Cat Zingano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Bethe Correia looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Correia is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Bethe Correia
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
The fighters are clinching.
Correia pushes off of Cat Zingano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Zingano holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bethe Correia moves aside looking for a counter...
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Zingano ducks under...
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Correia who is trying to punish Cat Zingano's ribs with a few punches.
Zingano brings her opponent closer and blocks Correia's punches.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Bethe Correia launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Cat Zingano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Zingano launches a couple of fast knees to Bethe Correia's ribs!
Correia moves on the ground and keeps Cat Zingano's knees at bay with her arms.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Zingano tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Zingano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Correia pushes Cat Zingano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes Bethe Correia against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Correia's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Bethe Correia slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cat Zingano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Correia's face, followed by knees to the body from Cat Zingano!
Bang! Correia can take many more shots like that!
Correia's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
well done Zingano falls hard on the mat
Correia is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bethe Correia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Correia in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Zingano doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Correia blocks and then pushes away Cat Zingano!
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Bethe Correia.
Even nicer blocks from Zingano.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Zingano.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Correia's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Correia time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Correia is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to open Zingano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bethe Correia. Zingano is unable to cover herself now!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Cat Zingano's defense faking a few punches.
Cat Zingano wraps her arms around Correia's arms and counters the punches.
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Zingano has a small cut in her Forehead
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia launches a barrage of elbows over Zingano's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Zingano doesn't fight back!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Zingano is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano pushes Bethe Correia againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Correia tries to block Cat Zingano punches...
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Correia with uppercuts!
Correia is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Correia is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Bethe Correia a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Zingano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Nice beating Bethe Correia has received.
Correia tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Bethe Correia.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Bethe Correia! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Correia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Bethe Correia is unable to take her down
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Correia pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano launches a knee!
Cat Zingano hits Correia's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Bethe Correia ribs and the tries to trip her
Correia loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Bethe Correia jumps back and jabs
Correia seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Correia in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Bethe Correia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Correia stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Bethe Correia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Correia holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cat Zingano brings Bethe Correia down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Bethe Correia's guard...
Bethe Correia has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano tries to escape from closed guard...
Correia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cat Zingano! She is reversed and nor Bethe Correia is on half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Bethe Correia passes momentarily but Cat Zingano sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Correia works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia storms over Zingano with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cat Zingano blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Quick hook by Bethe Correia
glances off Zingano's arms.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Correia.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Correia gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Cat Zingano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Cat Zingano doesn't defend herself!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bethe Correia!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Bethe Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Bethe Correia tries to roll on the ground...
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Correia pulls her arm out of danger.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Correia's ribs.
That hit Correia who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Bethe Correia a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Zingano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Correia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Correia blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Bethe Correia moves to better her position on the ground...
Bethe Correia viciously slams hammer blows to Zingano's face!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia tries to escape from closed guard...
Correia struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia pushes Zingano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Correia who is in full mount! Zingano is in trouble now!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Correia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Zingano's ribs.
Zingano is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Correia
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano launches a knee while holding Correia's in a double underhooks...
Bethe Correia pushes Cat Zingano and that knee goes nowhere!
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano launches a kick
but Bethe Correia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bethe Correia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Good looking punches from Bethe Correia on the ground
They could take their toll on Zingano.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Correia tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Bethe Correia jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Correia seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Zingano manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia and Cat Zingano are cliched up against the cage. Correia steps for a throw
Zingano stays on her feet
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano grapple with Bethe Correia and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Correia manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Correia holds her opponent and blocks her moves.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Correia punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Zingano must do something quickly!
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Zingano's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Correia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Correia is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Correia doesn't want to free her opponent and Zingano continues in closed guard
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Bethe Correia's guard...
Bethe Correia has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Correia!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Correia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Correia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brilliant combination from Bethe Correia
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bethe Correia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Correia evades.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Cat Zingano
mostly hits air.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Correia!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Correia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Correia fails to take Zingano down and both man are still clinching
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Bethe Correia
well done Correia falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Correia checks that kick!
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Correia checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
It lands flush with Cat Zingano's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Bethe Correia launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
Zingano leans out of the way.
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano creates space and allows Bethe Correia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bethe Correia is standing now.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bethe Correia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Zingano moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Bethe Correia's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Correia's face
Correia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Deep breaths from Bethe Correia who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
Zingano blocks those punches
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano tries to open Correia's guard...
Correia breaks the lock and covers herself from Zingano's punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Deep breaths from Bethe Correia who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
That hit Zingano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano aggressively and repeatedly punches Correia.
Good job by Correia blocking and slipping the blows.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano throws a flurry of punches at Correia...
Correia is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Bethe Correia
gets deflected.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia pushes off of Cat Zingano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Zingano stumbles backwards but Bethe Correia chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Zingano's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Correia dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Zingano measures the resilience of Correia's chin with an uppercut while Correia lands some great crosses.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Correia's mid-section, she seems hurt
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 15/43 (35%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 1/21 (5%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 20/45 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 36/67 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Oh no, a close decision. Bethe out-performed everyone’s expectations here.
Cat Zingano is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Bethe Correia looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Correia is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Bethe Correia
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
The fighters are clinching.
Correia pushes off of Cat Zingano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Zingano holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Bethe Correia moves aside looking for a counter...
Correia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bethe Correia!
Zingano ducks under...
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Correia who is trying to punish Cat Zingano's ribs with a few punches.
Zingano brings her opponent closer and blocks Correia's punches.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Bethe Correia launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Cat Zingano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Zingano launches a couple of fast knees to Bethe Correia's ribs!
Correia moves on the ground and keeps Cat Zingano's knees at bay with her arms.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Zingano tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Bethe Correia
Zingano shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Correia pushes Cat Zingano forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes Bethe Correia against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Correia's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Bethe Correia slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bethe Correia shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cat Zingano sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Correia's face, followed by knees to the body from Cat Zingano!
Bang! Correia can take many more shots like that!
Correia's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
well done Zingano falls hard on the mat
Correia is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bethe Correia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Correia in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Zingano doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Correia blocks and then pushes away Cat Zingano!
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Bethe Correia.
Even nicer blocks from Zingano.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Zingano.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Correia's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Correia time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Correia is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to open Zingano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bethe Correia. Zingano is unable to cover herself now!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Cat Zingano's defense faking a few punches.
Cat Zingano wraps her arms around Correia's arms and counters the punches.
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to show some ground skills
Correia uses her strength to keep Correia at a disadvantage
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Zingano has a small cut in her Forehead
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Correia launches a barrage of elbows over Zingano's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Zingano doesn't fight back!
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Zingano is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano pushes Bethe Correia againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Correia tries to block Cat Zingano punches...
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Correia with uppercuts!
Correia is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Correia is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll on the ground...
Correia knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Correia tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Bethe Correia a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Zingano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Correia moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Nice beating Bethe Correia has received.
Correia tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Bethe Correia.
Bethe Correia is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Bethe Correia in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Bethe Correia! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to free her leg
Bethe Correia moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Correia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Bethe Correia is unable to take her down
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Correia pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano launches a knee!
Cat Zingano hits Correia's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Bethe Correia ribs and the tries to trip her
Correia loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Bethe Correia fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Bethe Correia jumps back and jabs
Correia seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Correia in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Bethe Correia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Correia stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Bethe Correia tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes off of Bethe Correia and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Correia holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Cat Zingano brings Bethe Correia down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Bethe Correia's guard...
Bethe Correia has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano tries to escape from closed guard...
Correia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cat Zingano! She is reversed and nor Bethe Correia is on half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Bethe Correia passes momentarily but Cat Zingano sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Correia
She is not able to do it
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Correia works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia storms over Zingano with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cat Zingano blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Quick hook by Bethe Correia
glances off Zingano's arms.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bethe Correia attempts a sweep single...
Bethe Correia catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Correia.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Correia gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Cat Zingano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Cat Zingano doesn't defend herself!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Bethe Correia!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Bethe Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Bethe Correia tries to roll on the ground...
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Correia pulls her arm out of danger.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Correia's ribs.
That hit Correia who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Bethe Correia a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Zingano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Correia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Correia blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Bethe Correia moves to better her position on the ground...
Bethe Correia viciously slams hammer blows to Zingano's face!
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Bethe Correia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Bethe Correia is in closed guard over Zingano
Correia tries to escape from closed guard...
Correia struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Bethe Correia is in half guard over Zingano
Bethe Correia pushes Zingano's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Correia who is in full mount! Zingano is in trouble now!
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Correia is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Zingano's ribs.
Zingano is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Correia
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano launches a knee while holding Correia's in a double underhooks...
Bethe Correia pushes Cat Zingano and that knee goes nowhere!
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano launches a kick
but Bethe Correia avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bethe Correia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Good looking punches from Bethe Correia on the ground
They could take their toll on Zingano.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Bethe Correia is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Correia tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Bethe Correia jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Correia seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Correia.
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Zingano manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia and Cat Zingano are cliched up against the cage. Correia steps for a throw
Zingano stays on her feet
Correia misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano grapple with Bethe Correia and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Correia manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Correia holds her opponent and blocks her moves.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Bethe Correia to fight back!
Correia punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Zingano must do something quickly!
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Zingano's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Correia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Correia is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano struggles on the ground and tries to break Bethe Correia's guard...
Correia doesn't want to free her opponent and Zingano continues in closed guard
Zingano misses a step and Bethe Correia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Bethe Correia's guard...
Bethe Correia has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Correia!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Correia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Correia into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brilliant combination from Bethe Correia
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cat Zingano and Correia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bethe Correia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Bethe Correia has seen better days.
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Correia evades.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Cat Zingano
mostly hits air.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Correia doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Correia forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Correia!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Correia against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Bethe Correia tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Correia fails to take Zingano down and both man are still clinching
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Cat Zingano tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Bethe Correia
well done Correia falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Correia checks that kick!
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Correia checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Bethe Correia looks to counter!
Bethe Correia launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
It lands flush with Cat Zingano's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Zingano launches a kick to Correia's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Bethe Correia launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
Zingano leans out of the way.
Zingano is standing while Correia is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano creates space and allows Bethe Correia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bethe Correia is standing now.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bethe Correia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Zingano moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Bethe Correia launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to pass to half guard...
Bethe Correia's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Correia's face
Correia shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Deep breaths from Bethe Correia who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
Zingano blocks those punches
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano tries to open Correia's guard...
Correia breaks the lock and covers herself from Zingano's punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Deep breaths from Bethe Correia who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
That hit Zingano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano aggressively and repeatedly punches Correia.
Good job by Correia blocking and slipping the blows.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Correia measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano throws a flurry of punches at Correia...
Correia is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Bethe Correia
gets deflected.
Correia clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Correia pushes off of Cat Zingano and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Zingano stumbles backwards but Bethe Correia chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Zingano's Right eye is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Bethe Correia.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Correia with a double overhooks!
Correia dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Bethe Correia's punches
Zingano measures the resilience of Correia's chin with an uppercut while Correia lands some great crosses.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Bethe Correia pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Bethe Correia
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Correia is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Correia's mid-section, she seems hurt
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Correia
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Correia holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Bethe Correia tries to take advantage...
Zingano is in closed guard... Correia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Bethe Correia is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Bethe Correia in her guard...
Bethe Correia keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Bethe Correia by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 15/43 (35%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 1/21 (5%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 6/6 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Bethe Correia
Punches 20/45 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 36/67 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Oh no, a close decision. Bethe out-performed everyone’s expectations here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!