Post by The Sandmen on Dec 27, 2013 14:15:36 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.
Ferocious staredown by Calderwood while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Shayna Baszler and Joanne Calderwood touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches towards Calderwood's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Calderwood seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches towards Calderwood's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Joanne Calderwood receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Baszler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Baszler blocks Joanne Calderwood's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Calderwood tries to open up Baszler with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Baszler is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood isolates Shayna Baszler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shayna Baszler is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Baszler's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood is in Baszler open guard now
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Crisp uppercut by Calderwood followed by a hard jab
Shayna Baszler stumbles back.
Baszler has a small cut in her Chin
Baszler jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Joanne Calderwood pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood circles to get the center of the cage
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler quickly defends.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler attempts to cut off Calderwood with punches
Calderwood reels from the strikes.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Left eye
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
Baszler dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Calderwood is throwing a flurry of punches!
Baszler ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Baszler is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
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 Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Joanne Calderwood! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Joanne Calderwood doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
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 Calderwood
Baszler tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Calderwood from the side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Shayna Baszler hooks Calderwood's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Joanne Calderwood uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler moves forward and launches a low kick.
Calderwood blocks that.
Baszler moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanne Calderwood sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood tries to grapple
She puts Baszler in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood's prefered weapon is her fearsome clinch strikes. Baszler's need to think if she has the right gameplan if she thought to exchange there.
Calderwood tries to take Shayna Baszler down... Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Baszler's jaw!
Baszler's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Calderwood is the winner of this 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.
Calderwood and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Calderwood grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Stand up! This is what Calderwood's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler dives for Joanne Calderwood's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Joanne Calderwood steps her leg out of danger while Shayna Baszler remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood tries to take Shayna Baszler down... Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Baszler's jaw!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Baszler misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanne Calderwood tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shayna Baszler
well done Baszler falls hard on the mat
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Joanne Calderwood creates space and allows Shayna Baszler to stand up.
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler circles around Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joanne Calderwood jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Baszler.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch to Shayna Baszler ribs and the tries to trip her
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Baszler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Baszler is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Baszler's face!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shayna Baszler
Blocked by Baszler.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joanne Calderwood, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Baszler.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Baszler.
Calderwood and Shayna Baszler are cliched up against the cage. Calderwood steps for a throw
Shayna Baszler is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Baszler has a small cut in her Forehead
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Calderwood spins out, but Shayna Baszler was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Calderwood is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
You can see Baszler's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Baszler's guard...
Baszler breaks the lock and covers herself from Calderwood's punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Joanne Calderwood aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Baszler's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Calderwood time to recover. Joanne Calderwood seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Calderwood fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Baszler sprawls and remains on her feet.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joanne Calderwood holds Shayna Baszler and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
Calderwood ties her up.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Joanne Calderwood sits up and gets an arm around Baszler's neck!
Baszler pushes Joanne Calderwood back to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Baszler steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Calderwood breaks the lock.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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You can see Baszler's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
makes Calderwood stumble back!
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Baszler's ribs.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Calderwood rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shayna Baszler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Baszler brings Joanne Calderwood to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joanne Calderwood breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put Calderwood in half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood fakes some punches
Baszler ties her up.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) is cheering her!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Shayna Baszler to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler has seen better days.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Baszler steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Calderwood time to recover. Joanne Calderwood seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler has punished Calderwood very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Shayna Baszler.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Split decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 827 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 2/12 (17%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 27/49 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Exhaust-fest for these two. A big war, and not a lot of damage being done, despite big offensive output by both.
Ferocious staredown by Calderwood while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Shayna Baszler and Joanne Calderwood touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches towards Calderwood's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Calderwood seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches towards Calderwood's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Joanne Calderwood receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Baszler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Baszler blocks Joanne Calderwood's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Calderwood tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joanne Calderwood controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Calderwood tries to open up Baszler with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Baszler is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood isolates Shayna Baszler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shayna Baszler is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Joanne Calderwood keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Joanne Calderwood rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Calderwood is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Calderwood controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Baszler's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood is in Baszler open guard now
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Crisp uppercut by Calderwood followed by a hard jab
Shayna Baszler stumbles back.
Baszler has a small cut in her Chin
Baszler jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Joanne Calderwood pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood circles to get the center of the cage
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joanne Calderwood just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler quickly defends.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Shayna Baszler to fight back!
Shayna Baszler attempts to cut off Calderwood with punches
Calderwood reels from the strikes.
Calderwood has a small cut in her Left eye
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
Baszler dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Calderwood is throwing a flurry of punches!
Baszler ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Baszler is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
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 Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Joanne Calderwood! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Joanne Calderwood doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
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 Calderwood
Baszler tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Calderwood from the side mount!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Shayna Baszler hooks Calderwood's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joanne Calderwood manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Joanne Calderwood uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Calderwood
She succeeds!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood is cooling the fight on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler moves forward and launches a low kick.
Calderwood blocks that.
Baszler moves backwards and Joanne Calderwood is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Joanne Calderwood takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joanne Calderwood sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood tries to grapple
She puts Baszler in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood's prefered weapon is her fearsome clinch strikes. Baszler's need to think if she has the right gameplan if she thought to exchange there.
Calderwood tries to take Shayna Baszler down... Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Baszler's jaw!
Baszler's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Calderwood is the winner of this 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.
Calderwood and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Calderwood grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Stand up! This is what Calderwood's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Calderwood's eyes...
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler dives for Joanne Calderwood's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Joanne Calderwood steps her leg out of danger while Shayna Baszler remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler 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
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood tries to take Shayna Baszler down... Baszler stumbles backwards and Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Baszler's jaw!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Calderwood is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Baszler misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanne Calderwood tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shayna Baszler
well done Baszler falls hard on the mat
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Joanne Calderwood creates space and allows Shayna Baszler to stand up.
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler circles around Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joanne Calderwood jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Baszler.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch to Shayna Baszler ribs and the tries to trip her
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Baszler's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Baszler is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Baszler's face!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Calderwood is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shayna Baszler
Blocked by Baszler.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joanne Calderwood, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Baszler.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Baszler.
Calderwood and Shayna Baszler are cliched up against the cage. Calderwood steps for a throw
Shayna Baszler is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Baszler has a small cut in her Forehead
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Baszler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Calderwood spins out, but Shayna Baszler was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Calderwood is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Calderwood launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
You can see Baszler's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Baszler's guard...
Baszler breaks the lock and covers herself from Calderwood's punches
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Joanne Calderwood aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Baszler's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Calderwood time to recover. Joanne Calderwood seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Calderwood fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Baszler sprawls and remains on her feet.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joanne Calderwood holds Shayna Baszler and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
Calderwood ties her up.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Joanne Calderwood sits up and gets an arm around Baszler's neck!
Baszler pushes Joanne Calderwood back to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Joanne Calderwood has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Baszler steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Joanne Calderwood is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Joanne Calderwood is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Calderwood breaks the lock.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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You can see Baszler's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
makes Calderwood stumble back!
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanne Calderwood didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Baszler's ribs.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Calderwood rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shayna Baszler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Baszler brings Joanne Calderwood to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joanne Calderwood breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put Calderwood in half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood fakes some punches
Baszler ties her up.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Calderwood use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) is cheering her!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Baszler
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Shayna Baszler's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Shayna Baszler to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Baszler's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Joanne Calderwood slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Joanne Calderwood slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler has seen better days.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Baszler steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Baszler and Calderwood circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Joanne Calderwood's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler breaks the closed guard of Joanne Calderwood and moves to half guard
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Calderwood time to recover. Joanne Calderwood seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Calderwood is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Calderwood is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Baszler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Baszler tries to cover her face,
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Calderwood looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Calderwood measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Calderwood
Shayna Baszler has punished Calderwood very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Baszler is in closed guard... Calderwood tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Joanne Calderwood's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Shayna Baszler.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Split decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 827 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 2/12 (17%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/12 (25%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 27/49 (55%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Exhaust-fest for these two. A big war, and not a lot of damage being done, despite big offensive output by both.
I like both these girls... hard to choose sometimes and they didn't disappoint either. 
Well done.
