Post by The Sandmen on Jan 18, 2014 16:24:06 GMT -5
Suspicious staredown by Kheyfets while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Condescending staredown by VanZant while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kheyfets and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Kheyfets is smart enough to block that one.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
VanZant's Nose is beginning to swell
Kheyfets jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kheyfets struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Kheyfets pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kheyfets's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
VanZant misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Nice punches.
VanZant's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries a middle kick
Paige VanZant blocks and steps away.
Marianna Kheyfets gets ahold of Paige VanZant's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Kheyfets is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Marianna Kheyfets cannot lock it up. Paige VanZant smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Marianna Kheyfets remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
VanZant is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets 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
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Kheyfets blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
She puts VanZant in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Those punches are hitting! VanZant covers her head!
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A punch from Marianna Kheyfets
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
that visibly pains Kheyfets.
Kheyfets hyper-extended her left leg
Body kick by Marianna Kheyfets...
just grazes her opponent.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! Kheyfets has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kheyfets tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kheyfets's is smart enough to counter her.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kheyfets tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kheyfets's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Paige VanZant's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Paige VanZant pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Marianna Kheyfets unil she can pull her arm free! Kheyfets lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kheyfets's being punished here!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kheyfets's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant isolates Marianna Kheyfets's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marianna Kheyfets is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Marianna Kheyfets was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant tries a hook to the body
but Kheyfets manages to dodge it
VanZant misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Marianna Kheyfets.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Marianna Kheyfets jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kheyfets decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tremendous strikes from Kheyfets!
VanZant blocks with confidence
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
VanZant steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
VanZant moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Marianna Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by VanZant and pushes her away!
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets any adventage in the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give VanZant time to recover. Paige VanZant seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
VanZant fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
VanZant slips out of danger.
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Marianna Kheyfets's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant circles around Kheyfets
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant struggles a bit before breaking Kheyfets's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Kheyfets.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Nothing from this... Marianna Kheyfets seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Kheyfets blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Marianna Kheyfets and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to open Kheyfets's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paige VanZant. Kheyfets is unable to cover herself now!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to mount Marianna Kheyfets...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant suddenly holds Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
Kheyfets struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Kheyfets's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Kheyfets can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Kheyfets's thigh!
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
VanZant defends.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Marianna Kheyfets stumbles back.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Kheyfets's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Marianna Kheyfets can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marianna Kheyfets jabs at VanZant
to no visible effect.
VanZant steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
VanZant spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Kheyfets ducks under and hesitates for a moment...
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Marianna Kheyfets down... Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kheyfets's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Kheyfets is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
VanZant is smart enough to block that one.
A right hand from Paige VanZant
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Kheyfets is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
VanZant is smart enough to block that one.
Kheyfets is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Kheyfets hyper-extended her leg
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant blocks
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Kheyfets open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to mount Marianna Kheyfets...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant suddenly holds Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Kheyfets almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 543 s
A pretty even matchup between these two, despite noticeable disadvantages in Kheyfets. Early, her health looked to be a problem, but she seemed to make up for it with decent recovery between rounds, satisfactory defence, and enough offence to keep Paige from dealing huge damage. That said, Paige was probably winning 3-4 rounds moving into the 5th, but not by much. In the end, though, her stamina looked to be a factor and Paige took over big time.
Condescending staredown by VanZant while Steve Mazzagatti 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kheyfets and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
VanZant is holding Marianna Kheyfets's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marianna Kheyfets shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Kheyfets is smart enough to block that one.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
VanZant's Nose is beginning to swell
Kheyfets jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Marianna Kheyfets circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Kheyfets deflects it.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kheyfets struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Kheyfets pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Kheyfets's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
VanZant misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paige VanZant realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from VanZant.
The kick just misses.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
Nice punches.
VanZant's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant attempts to cut off Kheyfets with punches
Kheyfets avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries a middle kick
Paige VanZant blocks and steps away.
Marianna Kheyfets gets ahold of Paige VanZant's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Kheyfets is locking that Flying Omoplata...
Crippling lock!
Marianna Kheyfets cannot lock it up. Paige VanZant smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Marianna Kheyfets remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
VanZant is standing while Kheyfets is on the ground on her back
Marianna Kheyfets 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
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lightning fast low kick from VanZant!
Kheyfets blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Kheyfets tries to grapple
She puts VanZant in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Those punches are hitting! VanZant covers her head!
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kheyfets is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Marianna Kheyfets looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A punch from Marianna Kheyfets
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
Solid kick to the leg from Paige VanZant
that visibly pains Kheyfets.
Kheyfets hyper-extended her left leg
Body kick by Marianna Kheyfets...
just grazes her opponent.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls her over and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Marianna Kheyfets uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kheyfets tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! Kheyfets has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kheyfets tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kheyfets's is smart enough to counter her.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kheyfets tries to use some of her tricky moves but Kheyfets's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets slides her arm under Paige VanZant's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Paige VanZant pushes up and slides Marianna Kheyfets's arm over her chin.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
VanZant locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Marianna Kheyfets unil she can pull her arm free! Kheyfets lost her dominant position.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to move to full guard
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kheyfets's being punished here!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kheyfets's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant pushes Kheyfets's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by VanZant who is in full mount! Kheyfets is in trouble now!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant isolates Marianna Kheyfets's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marianna Kheyfets is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. VanZant spins out, but Marianna Kheyfets was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
VanZant is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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.
Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant fails to take her down and both fighter are still standing
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant tries a hook to the body
but Kheyfets manages to dodge it
VanZant misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kheyfets moves forward and holds VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Marianna Kheyfets.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Marianna Kheyfets jumps back and jabs
Kheyfets seems staggered and Paige VanZant runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kheyfets decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tremendous strikes from Kheyfets!
VanZant blocks with confidence
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
VanZant fires low kicks
that fail to land.
VanZant steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
VanZant moves backwards and Marianna Kheyfets is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Marianna Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by VanZant and pushes her away!
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Kheyfets is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Marianna Kheyfets any adventage in the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give VanZant time to recover. Paige VanZant seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
VanZant fires low kicks
punishing Kheyfets's legs repeatedly.
Kheyfets has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Kheyfets launches a flurry of punches
VanZant slips out of danger.
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Marianna Kheyfets's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets takes a break to breathe while holding Paige VanZant.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Paige VanZant circles around Kheyfets
Paige VanZant takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets measures the resilience of VanZant's chin with an uppercut while VanZant lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
VanZant is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Kheyfets moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant struggles a bit before breaking Kheyfets's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Nice beating Marianna Kheyfets has received.
Kheyfets fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
VanZant sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. VanZant is clinching with Kheyfets.
The fighters are clinching.
Kheyfets struggles and launches a few punches to VanZant's head
Nothing from this... Marianna Kheyfets seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward and launches a low kick.
VanZant blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Kheyfets blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Marianna Kheyfets is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Marianna Kheyfets and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to open Kheyfets's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Paige VanZant. Kheyfets is unable to cover herself now!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to mount Marianna Kheyfets...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant suddenly holds Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
Kheyfets struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Kheyfets's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
Kheyfets can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over VanZant
Kheyfets is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Marianna Kheyfets. 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Kheyfets's thigh!
Kheyfets steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Marianna Kheyfets tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Kheyfets moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Marianna Kheyfets.
VanZant defends.
Marianna Kheyfets gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Marianna Kheyfets stumbles back.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Marianna Kheyfets
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marianna Kheyfets didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Kheyfets's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Marianna Kheyfets can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Kheyfets
Paige VanZant tries to pass Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Marianna Kheyfets attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marianna Kheyfets jabs at VanZant
to no visible effect.
VanZant steps backwards away from Marianna Kheyfets. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
VanZant spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Kheyfets ducks under and hesitates for a moment...
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant tries to take Marianna Kheyfets down... Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kheyfets's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Marianna Kheyfets
Kheyfets clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
Paige VanZant pushes away Kheyfets trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kheyfets stumbles backwards and Paige VanZant circles to get the center of the cage
Kheyfets is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
VanZant is smart enough to block that one.
A right hand from Paige VanZant
makes Kheyfets stumble back!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Kheyfets is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
VanZant is smart enough to block that one.
Kheyfets is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Kheyfets receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Kheyfets hyper-extended her leg
Kheyfets steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kheyfets looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Kheyfets is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kheyfets launches a furious low kick!
Paige VanZant blocks
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Marianna Kheyfets's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant tries to open up Marianna Kheyfets's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Kheyfets in the side of the head
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Kheyfets
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Marianna Kheyfets's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Kheyfets open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Kheyfets
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Marianna Kheyfets
Paige VanZant looks to mount Marianna Kheyfets...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paige VanZant controls the situation despite Marianna Kheyfets efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Marianna Kheyfets
VanZant suddenly holds Marianna Kheyfets's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Kheyfets's eyes...
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Kheyfets almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 12/29 (41%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 553 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 7/15 (47%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 543 s
A pretty even matchup between these two, despite noticeable disadvantages in Kheyfets. Early, her health looked to be a problem, but she seemed to make up for it with decent recovery between rounds, satisfactory defence, and enough offence to keep Paige from dealing huge damage. That said, Paige was probably winning 3-4 rounds moving into the 5th, but not by much. In the end, though, her stamina looked to be a factor and Paige took over big time.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!