Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2015 18:38:28 GMT -5
Holly Holm looks very relaxed.
Paige VanZant raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Holm and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paige VanZant and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant's Mouth is beginning to swell
Holly Holm chases VanZant and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! VanZant steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Holly Holm just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holly Holm attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Holly Holm manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
1:25 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Holly Holm pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
VanZant misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Holly Holm sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Holly Holm and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Holm and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Holly Holm is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Holm
She is not able to do it
Holly Holm is in open guard over VanZant
Holm moves on the ground
Holly Holm moves to side mount
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Holly Holm looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Holly Holm slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Holm knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holly Holm throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
A lot of them are hitting VanZant's face
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Holm knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Holly Holm to fight back!
Holly Holm tries to better her position on the ground...
Holm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Holly Holm rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Holm is in rear mount over VanZant
Holly Holm tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paige VanZant and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Deep breaths from Holly Holm who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Paige VanZant looks to mount Holly Holm...
Holly Holm takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Holly Holm is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Holly Holm.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Holly Holm's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Holly Holm caliber.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holm shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Holly Holm tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Holm.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holly Holm was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Holm from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Holly Holm
Holm tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Holm's leg!
Holm closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Holly Holm looks to counter!
Holm tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Holly Holm blocks and steps away.
VanZant misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Holly Holm steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
A right hand from Paige VanZant
misses its target.
Holm is trying to counter now!
Holm throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brutal combination from Holly Holm!
VanZant is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Holm goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
Good front kick from Holm!
VanZant stumbles backwards after that one!
Holm is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Holly Holm caliber.
Holly Holm is cooling the fight on the ground
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Holm tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holm breaths deeply while on the ground
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Holm is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Holm is connecting with a few punches
Holly Holm has found an opening in the defense of VanZant, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break VanZant's ribs.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant throws a combo
Holly Holm ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! VanZant swings again, only to get countered once more! VanZant is looking bad here!
VanZant hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Holly Holm has left VanZant unconscious! What a finish by Holly Holm!
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Holly Holm by KO (Punches) at 4:56 Round 2
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 31/37 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Paige survived for a while, but that was about all she did here. She just has no offense game, especially for an elite striker like Holm.
Paige VanZant raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Holm and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paige VanZant and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Holly Holm is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant's Mouth is beginning to swell
Holly Holm chases VanZant and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! VanZant steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
VanZant's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Holly Holm just won't stop and continues to rain punches
VanZant may be in trouble!
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Holly Holm attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Holly Holm manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
1:25 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Holly Holm pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
VanZant misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Holly Holm sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Holly Holm and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Holm and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Holly Holm is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Holm
She is not able to do it
Holly Holm is in open guard over VanZant
Holm moves on the ground
Holly Holm moves to side mount
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Holly Holm looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Holly Holm slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Holm knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holly Holm throws a flurry of punches at VanZant...
A lot of them are hitting VanZant's face
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Holm knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Holly Holm to fight back!
Holly Holm tries to better her position on the ground...
Holm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Holly Holm rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Holm is in rear mount over VanZant
Holly Holm tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Paige VanZant takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paige VanZant and Holm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Deep breaths from Holly Holm who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
That hit VanZant who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Crushing shot to VanZant's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
Paige VanZant looks to mount Holly Holm...
Holly Holm takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
VanZant is in closed guard... Holm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Holly Holm controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
Holly Holm is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Holly Holm.
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Round 2
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Holly Holm's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Holm
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Holly Holm caliber.
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holm shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Holly Holm tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Paige VanZant on the ground
deflected by Holm.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holly Holm was tooling Paige VanZant for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Paige VanZant lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Holm from the side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Holly Holm
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Holly Holm
Holm tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Holm launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting VanZant's ribs.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
Paige VanZant tries to pass Holly Holm's guard...
Holly Holm's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Holm
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away Holm's leg!
Holm closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Holly Holm looks to counter!
Holm tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holly Holm jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Holly Holm blocks and steps away.
VanZant misses a step and Holly Holm sees an opportunity to counter her!
Holly Holm steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
VanZant is holding Holly Holm's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Holly Holm shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
A right hand from Paige VanZant
misses its target.
Holm is trying to counter now!
Holm throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brutal combination from Holly Holm!
VanZant is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
VanZant's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
Holm goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick!
Good front kick from Holm!
VanZant stumbles backwards after that one!
Holm is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Holly Holm in her guard.
Holly Holm keeps control and remains in side mount.
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Terrible one sided match... VanZant was not ready to fight a fighter of Holly Holm caliber.
Holly Holm is cooling the fight on the ground
Holly Holm is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Holm tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Holm breaths deeply while on the ground
Holly Holm is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Holly Holm in her guard...
Holly Holm keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Holm is connecting with a few punches
The two exchange wildly
Holm is connecting with a few punches
Holly Holm has found an opening in the defense of VanZant, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break VanZant's ribs.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
VanZant seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant throws a combo
Holly Holm ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! VanZant swings again, only to get countered once more! VanZant is looking bad here!
VanZant hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Holly Holm has left VanZant unconscious! What a finish by Holly Holm!
VanZant's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Winner is Holly Holm by KO (Punches) at 4:56 Round 2
Statistics: Holly Holm
Punches 31/37 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 380 s
Paige survived for a while, but that was about all she did here. She just has no offense game, especially for an elite striker like Holm.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!