Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2013 17:26:15 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Julie Kedzie looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Baszler moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Baszler ribs hard
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Kedzie is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Julie Kedzie
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Kedzie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Baszler's thigh!
Baszler hyper-extended her leg
Baszler is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Stand up! This is what Kedzie's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Baszler goes for an armbar!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and pushes away Shayna Baszler, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shayna Baszler! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Julie Kedzie and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler hooks Kedzie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Julie Kedzie manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler passes her leg around Julie Kedzie's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie works her way out of that omoplata and launches herself over her opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Julie Kedzie hooks Baszler's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shayna Baszler manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Julie Kedzie! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Julie Kedzie doesn't defend herself!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Baszler is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Baszler is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kedzie's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler moves on the ground
Baszler cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shayna Baszler.
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Round 2
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Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie is launching some bone breaking punches to Baszler's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shayna Baszler's eyes.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler tries to breaks Julie Kedzie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Baszler doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in Kedzie open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kedzie's guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Kedzie put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Julie Kedzie sits up and gets an arm around Baszler's neck!
Baszler pushes Julie Kedzie back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shayna Baszler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Kedzie breaks the lock.
Baszler misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Baszler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julie Kedzie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Baszler jumps and tries to free her leg! Kedzie doesn't allow this but Shayna Baszler is able to get half guard here.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Terrible one sided match... Kedzie was not ready to fight a fighter of Shayna Baszler caliber.
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Baszler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Shayna Baszler forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Kedzie.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from Kedzie.
Baszler receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Julie Kedzie slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Baszler
Kedzie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler isolates Julie Kedzie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Julie Kedzie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kedzie measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Baszler's side.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Julie Kedzie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Baszler secures the lock
Julie Kedzie taps
Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Americana) at 2:14 Round 3
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 572,29
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 396,33
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Hmm....Baszler is no slouch, but I don’t understand why Kedzie sucks.
Julie Kedzie looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Baszler moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Baszler ribs hard
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Kedzie is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Julie Kedzie
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Kedzie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Baszler's thigh!
Baszler hyper-extended her leg
Baszler is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Stand up! This is what Kedzie's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Baszler goes for an armbar!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and pushes away Shayna Baszler, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Shayna Baszler! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Julie Kedzie and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler hooks Kedzie's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Julie Kedzie manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler passes her leg around Julie Kedzie's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kedzie's eyes...
Kedzie works her way out of that omoplata and launches herself over her opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Julie Kedzie hooks Baszler's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shayna Baszler manages to kick Kedzie away and scrambles on top!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Julie Kedzie! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Julie Kedzie doesn't defend herself!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shayna Baszler work her BJJ game.
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Kedzie quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Baszler is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Baszler is holding Julie Kedzie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kedzie's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler looks to mount Julie Kedzie...
Julie Kedzie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler moves on the ground
Baszler cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Shayna Baszler.
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Round 2
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Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie is launching some bone breaking punches to Baszler's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shayna Baszler's eyes.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler tries to breaks Julie Kedzie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Baszler doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in Kedzie open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kedzie's guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to close the guard.
Kedzie put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Julie Kedzie sits up and gets an arm around Baszler's neck!
Baszler pushes Julie Kedzie back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Deep breaths from Julie Kedzie who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Baszler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shayna Baszler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Kedzie breaks the lock.
Baszler misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Baszler blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Shayna Baszler fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julie Kedzie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Baszler pulls her arm out of danger.
Kedzie misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler pushes Julie Kedzie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Baszler jumps and tries to free her leg! Kedzie doesn't allow this but Shayna Baszler is able to get half guard here.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Terrible one sided match... Kedzie was not ready to fight a fighter of Shayna Baszler caliber.
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Baszler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kedzie pushes Shayna Baszler forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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 Lanxess Arena (Colonia, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Kedzie.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Julie Kedzie has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from Kedzie.
Baszler receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kedzie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Kedzie's body! She's holding her side
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Kedzie
Baszler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Julie Kedzie slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Baszler
Kedzie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Julie Kedzie!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler isolates Julie Kedzie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Julie Kedzie is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Kedzie has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kedzie measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Baszler's side.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Julie Kedzie shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Kedzie struggles to free herself
Baszler secures the lock
Julie Kedzie taps
Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Americana) at 2:14 Round 3
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 572,29
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 396,33
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Hmm....Baszler is no slouch, but I don’t understand why Kedzie sucks.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!