Post by The Sandmen on Apr 14, 2014 16:43:44 GMT -5
Paige VanZant looks very relaxed.
Naho Sugiyama doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Naho Sugiyama touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sugiyama looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sugiyama.
A punch from Naho Sugiyama
grazes VanZant's right cheek.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Sugiyama deflects it.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits VanZant's groin!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches towards VanZant's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Paige VanZant receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Naho Sugiyama.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sugiyama wants nothing of that and pushes VanZant.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama blocks.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks VanZant's jaw!
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Naho Sugiyama stumbles back.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
surprises VanZant!
Sugiyama avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Naho Sugiyama.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right eye
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sugiyama throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
that stun VanZant.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises VanZant with a double overhooks!
Naho Sugiyama tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
Naho Sugiyama and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
VanZant deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Sugiyama is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
makes VanZant stumble back!
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Naho Sugiyama who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how VanZant is eating those punches!
Paige VanZant pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant throws some knees to the thighs of Naho Sugiyama while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama hyper-extended her left leg
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant grab one of Naho Sugiyama's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Naho Sugiyama landed hard on her back
Hard blow to Sugiyama's mid-section, she seems hurt
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama did not see that coming! Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Sugiyama
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Sugiyama.
VanZant misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sugiyama attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Sugiyama quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant opts to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama launches an up-kick intended for Paige VanZant's head...
It lands flush with Paige VanZant's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Naho Sugiyama is on her feet again.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
Naho Sugiyama shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama and Paige VanZant are cliched up against the cage. Sugiyama steps for a throw
Paige VanZant is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Paige VanZant
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Paige VanZant! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Paige VanZant doesn't defend herself!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Naho Sugiyama hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Naho Sugiyama manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
Sugiyama works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags VanZant.
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Naho Sugiyama who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama 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.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Naho Sugiyama! VanZant tries to finish her off with a RNC!
VanZant is unable to lock that and Sugiyama breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant slightly pushes Sugiyama into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from VanZant
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Naho Sugiyama circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Right cheek
VanZant steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Sugiyama has reasons to be worried.
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Forehead
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch to Paige VanZant ribs and the tries to trip her
VanZant loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama pushes off of Paige VanZant and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
VanZant holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Sugiyama trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant opts to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama didn't see that coming. Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Naho Sugiyama! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Naho Sugiyama doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Naho Sugiyama
Solid shots!
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Sugiyama
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sugiyama from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Paige VanZant 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
John McCarthy 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.
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Right eye
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags VanZant.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Naho Sugiyama is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Sugiyama
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 Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Naho Sugiyama has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Sugiyama launches a couple of jabs that are answered by VanZant with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
Sugiyama evades.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Sugiyama staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
A left hook from VanZant
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Sugiyama trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama 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 VanZant's moves.
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Paige VanZant steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
VanZant launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sugiyama with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Every time Paige VanZant attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Naho Sugiyama paws at VanZant.
VanZant answers with solid punches!
Sugiyama's Nose is beginning to swell
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Paige VanZant swings and Sugiyama has to retreat
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant pushes off of Naho Sugiyama and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sugiyama stumbles backwards but Paige VanZant chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Right eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sugiyama tries to take Paige VanZant to the ground from the clinch...
VanZant shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
That punishment by Paige VanZant has left Sugiyama staggered! Paige VanZant should try push forward now and finish this!
VanZant is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sugiyama's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sugiyama
VanZant shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sugiyama launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Naho Sugiyama just can't get away!
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from VanZant who put distance between them
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Sugiyama stumbles backwards after that one!
Sugiyama leads with a punch
Paige VanZant avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sugiyama's being punished here!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Sugiyama was not intelligently defending herself!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Elbows) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 36/45 (80%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/16 (31%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
What a good fight. Sugiyama COMPLETELY dominated this one for the first 3 rounds. Like, completely. Then out of no where, Paige fought back and completely dominated the next 2 rounds, doing enough damage to finish in the 5th. Great go.
Naho Sugiyama doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Naho Sugiyama touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sugiyama looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
VanZant is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sugiyama.
A punch from Naho Sugiyama
grazes VanZant's right cheek.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Sugiyama deflects it.
Sugiyama tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sugiyama doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Sugiyama forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits VanZant's groin!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama launches a few punches towards VanZant's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Paige VanZant receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Naho Sugiyama.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
VanZant wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Sugiyama wants nothing of that and pushes VanZant.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama blocks.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Naho Sugiyama tries to take advantage...
Sugiyama is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks VanZant's jaw!
Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Naho Sugiyama stumbles back.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
surprises VanZant!
Sugiyama avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Sugiyama wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Naho Sugiyama.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Sugiyama seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Right eye
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Sugiyama throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Some nice shots from Naho Sugiyama
that stun VanZant.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
She surprises VanZant with a double overhooks!
Naho Sugiyama tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant ribs hard
Naho Sugiyama and VanZant engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Sugiyama followed by a hard jab
VanZant deflects the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama goes with a looping right hand while Paige VanZant jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Naho Sugiyama runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Naho Sugiyama is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Sugiyama is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Naho Sugiyama a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! VanZant's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard.
Naho Sugiyama keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Naho Sugiyama, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Naho Sugiyama
makes VanZant stumble back!
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Naho Sugiyama who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how VanZant is eating those punches!
Paige VanZant pushes away Sugiyama trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sugiyama doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant throws some knees to the thighs of Naho Sugiyama while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Naho Sugiyama
Sugiyama hyper-extended her left leg
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant grab one of Naho Sugiyama's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Naho Sugiyama landed hard on her back
Hard blow to Sugiyama's mid-section, she seems hurt
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama did not see that coming! Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
VanZant moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Sugiyama
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Sugiyama.
VanZant misses a step and Naho Sugiyama sees an opportunity to counter her!
Sugiyama attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Sugiyama quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant opts to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
Sugiyama is trying to counter now!
Naho Sugiyama launches an up-kick intended for Paige VanZant's head...
It lands flush with Paige VanZant's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Sugiyama tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Naho Sugiyama is on her feet again.
Sugiyama moves forward looking for some action
Naho Sugiyama shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama and Paige VanZant are cliched up against the cage. Sugiyama steps for a throw
Paige VanZant is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Naho Sugiyama slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Naho Sugiyama takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Paige VanZant shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Paige VanZant breaks that americana attempt!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Good looking punches from Naho Sugiyama on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sugiyama throws a few hammer fists to the face of Paige VanZant
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sugiyama gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Paige VanZant! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Paige VanZant doesn't defend herself!
VanZant's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Naho Sugiyama in her guard...
Naho Sugiyama keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Naho Sugiyama doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Naho Sugiyama is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Naho Sugiyama hovers above VanZant
Good punches to VanZant's body.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
VanZant's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Naho Sugiyama is in half guard over VanZant
Naho Sugiyama tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Naho Sugiyama manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Naho Sugiyama caliber.
Naho Sugiyama looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Naho Sugiyama is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Sugiyama
She succeeds!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
Sugiyama positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
Sugiyama works on the ground with her fingers over VanZant's face
VanZant shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Naho Sugiyama is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags VanZant.
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Naho Sugiyama who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant launches a few hard punches to Naho Sugiyama's ribs!
Naho Sugiyama's ribs shows the damage! Paige VanZant is working her opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama 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.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Naho Sugiyama! VanZant tries to finish her off with a RNC!
VanZant is unable to lock that and Sugiyama breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant slightly pushes Sugiyama into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A left hook from VanZant
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Sugiyama in a double underhook!
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Naho Sugiyama circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Right cheek
VanZant steps backwards away from Naho Sugiyama. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Quick hook by Paige VanZant
Good shot! Sugiyama has reasons to be worried.
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Forehead
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Naho Sugiyama fakes a punch to Paige VanZant ribs and the tries to trip her
VanZant loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sugiyama pushes off of Paige VanZant and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
VanZant holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Sugiyama trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
VanZant opts to jump inside Sugiyama's guard.
Sugiyama didn't see that coming. Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama now.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Naho Sugiyama! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Naho Sugiyama doesn't defend herself!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant throws a few hammer fists to the face of Naho Sugiyama
Solid shots!
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Sugiyama
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Sugiyama
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Sugiyama from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
Paige VanZant 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
John McCarthy 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.
VanZant throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
VanZant is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Right eye
Several good body shots
land on VanZant.
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Nice punch by Naho Sugiyama
that nearly tags VanZant.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Naho Sugiyama is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Sugiyama
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 Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Naho Sugiyama has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Sugiyama launches a couple of jabs that are answered by VanZant with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
Sugiyama evades.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Sugiyama staggers backwards. VanZant wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
A left hook from VanZant
grazes the chin of Sugiyama.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Sugiyama trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Naho Sugiyama lose her balance and falls hard on the mat
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
Naho Sugiyama 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 VanZant's moves.
VanZant is standing while Sugiyama is on the ground on her back
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Paige VanZant steps back and allows Sugiyama to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Naho Sugiyama is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Naho Sugiyama is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sugiyama decides to launch some tentative punches
VanZant launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sugiyama with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Naho Sugiyama tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sugiyama steps backwards away from Paige VanZant. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant and Sugiyama circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Every time Paige VanZant attempts to get inside
Sugiyama misses with a low kick.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Naho Sugiyama paws at VanZant.
VanZant answers with solid punches!
Sugiyama's Nose is beginning to swell
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Naho Sugiyama takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Naho Sugiyama tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Paige VanZant swings and Sugiyama has to retreat
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant pushes Naho Sugiyama and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
VanZant pushes off of Naho Sugiyama and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Sugiyama stumbles backwards but Paige VanZant chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Sugiyama's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Naho Sugiyama's Right eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Sugiyama tries to take Paige VanZant to the ground from the clinch...
VanZant shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Naho Sugiyama gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Sugiyama receives a hard blow on her right leg!
That punishment by Paige VanZant has left Sugiyama staggered! Paige VanZant should try push forward now and finish this!
VanZant is holding Naho Sugiyama's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sugiyama's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
You can see Sugiyama's blood making stains in the mat.
Paige VanZant looks to mount Naho Sugiyama...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Naho Sugiyama tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
VanZant is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sugiyama
VanZant shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Naho Sugiyama's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Sugiyama launches a stiff jab!
VanZant ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Some big punches are landing!
Sugiyama doesn't stop bleeding.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Naho Sugiyama
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Naho Sugiyama's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! VanZant is throwing a flurry of punches!
Naho Sugiyama just can't get away!
Naho Sugiyama 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 Naho Sugiyama
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Naho Sugiyama embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from VanZant who put distance between them
Naho Sugiyama's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Sugiyama stumbles backwards after that one!
Sugiyama leads with a punch
Paige VanZant avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Naho Sugiyama continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Sugiyama studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
VanZant is holding Naho Sugiyama's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Naho Sugiyama loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Naho Sugiyama
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Naho Sugiyama
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sugiyama's being punished here!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Sugiyama was not intelligently defending herself!
Sugiyama has a small cut in her Left eye
Winner is Paige VanZant by TKO (Elbows) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 36/45 (80%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Naho Sugiyama
Punches 26/47 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/16 (31%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 19/25 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
What a good fight. Sugiyama COMPLETELY dominated this one for the first 3 rounds. Like, completely. Then out of no where, Paige fought back and completely dominated the next 2 rounds, doing enough damage to finish in the 5th. Great go.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!