Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2014 17:03:55 GMT -5
Marianna Kheyfets looks very relaxed.
Cat Zingano looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Marianna Kheyfets and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano 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.
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marianna Kheyfets locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Cat Zingano slips her head out and ends up in Marianna Kheyfets's guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Zingano is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Zingano from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Left cheek
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets gets hold of a leg and trips Zingano to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets is in Zingano open guard now
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount
Kheyfets succeeds
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marianna Kheyfets takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Cat Zingano shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kheyfets is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Cat Zingano breaks that americana attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kheyfets's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under Zingano control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Marianna Kheyfets has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano swings...
...no good.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets looks to posture up and open Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets forces Cat Zingano to open her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Punishing hold!
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Kheyfets launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cat Zingano is not able to stop Zingano ground skills and Marianna Kheyfets moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Zingano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Cat Zingano
glances off Kheyfets's arms.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Kheyfets succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Marianna Kheyfets slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marianna Kheyfets slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano kicks her legs trying to keep Marianna Kheyfets away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kheyfets
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Cat Zingano jabs at Kheyfets
to no visible effect.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marianna Kheyfets just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Cat Zingano ribs and the tries to trip her
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Nose
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Marianna Kheyfets has to be confident that she won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cat Zingano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount
Kheyfets succeeds
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Cat Zingano 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 Zingano
Zingano has given her back to Marianna Kheyfets who is trying to get one hook in!
Marianna Kheyfets has one hook in!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Zingano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Kheyfets has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Zingano.
Nicely done! Kheyfets now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and Zingano has to retreat
Cat Zingano and Kheyfets engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marianna Kheyfets is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zingano's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Marianna Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Zingano and pushes her away!
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Marianna Kheyfets's lock! This is over! Zingano didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Good fight, I think Zingano got a bit fatigued, and Kheyfets came on strong.
Cat Zingano looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Marianna Kheyfets and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Marianna Kheyfets moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kheyfets has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano 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.
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marianna Kheyfets locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Cat Zingano slips her head out and ends up in Marianna Kheyfets's guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Kheyfets holds Cat Zingano's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Kheyfets is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
Zingano is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Pitty-pat punches from Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kheyfets
As the fight continues it seems that Marianna Kheyfets is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano is in closed guard... Kheyfets tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Zingano from the side mount!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Marianna Kheyfets!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Left cheek
Kheyfets wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kheyfets gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kheyfets gets hold of a leg and trips Zingano to the mat!
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Kheyfets struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets is in Zingano open guard now
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets is cooling the fight on the ground
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount
Kheyfets succeeds
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Marianna Kheyfets controls the situation despite Cat Zingano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marianna Kheyfets takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Cat Zingano shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Kheyfets is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Cat Zingano breaks that americana attempt!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kheyfets's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kheyfets doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Marianna Kheyfets rolls Cat Zingano to her stomach and takes her back!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Kheyfets controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Kheyfets is unable to move under Zingano control.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kheyfets is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Marianna Kheyfets uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Marianna Kheyfets looks to counter!
Kheyfets tries to escape from closed guard...
Kheyfets struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Marianna Kheyfets slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Marianna Kheyfets has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano swings...
...no good.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kheyfets into her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kheyfets's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kheyfets tries to cover her face,
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets looks to posture up and open Cat Zingano's guard...
Marianna Kheyfets forces Cat Zingano to open her guard.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kheyfets's side.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Punishing hold!
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in half guard over Zingano
Kheyfets launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cat Zingano is not able to stop Zingano ground skills and Marianna Kheyfets moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Marianna Kheyfets in her guard...
Marianna Kheyfets keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets launches a few punches to Zingano
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Cat Zingano
glances off Kheyfets's arms.
Kheyfets is trying to counter now!
Marianna Kheyfets attempts a sweep single...
Marianna Kheyfets catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Kheyfets.
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to escape from the closed guard
Kheyfets succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Marianna Kheyfets slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Marianna Kheyfets slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kheyfets climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano kicks her legs trying to keep Marianna Kheyfets away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Kheyfets's moves.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Kheyfets is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kheyfets doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kheyfets
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Cat Zingano jabs at Kheyfets
to no visible effect.
Kheyfets tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marianna Kheyfets just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Marianna Kheyfets leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Kheyfets shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marianna Kheyfets fakes a punch to Cat Zingano ribs and the tries to trip her
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Nose
Marianna Kheyfets is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Marianna Kheyfets has to be confident that she won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cat Zingano.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Marianna Kheyfets doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kheyfets grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Marianna Kheyfets
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kheyfets
She is not able to do it
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marianna Kheyfets is in open guard over Zingano
Kheyfets tries to move to full mount
Kheyfets succeeds
Marianna Kheyfets is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Marianna Kheyfets to fight back!
Cat Zingano 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 Zingano
Zingano has given her back to Marianna Kheyfets who is trying to get one hook in!
Marianna Kheyfets has one hook in!
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Zingano steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Zingano has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Zingano is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Kheyfets is in rear mount over Zingano with one hook in
Zingano measures the resilience of Kheyfets's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kheyfets blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Marianna Kheyfets tries to take advantage...
Kheyfets has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Zingano.
Nicely done! Kheyfets now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marianna Kheyfets swings and Zingano has to retreat
Cat Zingano and Kheyfets engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marianna Kheyfets is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zingano's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Kheyfets!
Marianna Kheyfets is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Zingano and pushes her away!
Zingano misses a step and Marianna Kheyfets sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kheyfets is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marianna Kheyfets is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Marianna Kheyfets hooks Zingano's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Marianna Kheyfets appears to be unbreakable
Josh Rosenthal breaks Marianna Kheyfets's lock! This is over! Zingano didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Marianna Kheyfets by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:45 Round 3
Statistics: Marianna Kheyfets
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 534 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/31 (13%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Good fight, I think Zingano got a bit fatigued, and Kheyfets came on strong.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!