Post by The Sandmen on Feb 21, 2016 17:20:07 GMT -5
Amanda Buckner is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Shayna Baszler is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Baszler is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Buckner tries to escape from the closed guard
Amanda Buckner any adventage in the ground.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Baszler moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Amanda Buckner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. 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.
Baszler is holding Amanda Buckner's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Buckner won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Deep breaths from Amanda Buckner who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Buckner struggles to free herself
Buckner is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler tries to open up Amanda Buckner's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Buckner in the side of the head
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Buckner struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Buckner is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Baszler's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler moves on the ground
Shayna Baszler moves to side mount
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Amanda Buckner is standing now.
Buckner is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Buckner can't prevent her opponent from passing. Baszler looks to work from half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Buckner put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Buckner's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Baszler's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler and Buckner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Amanda Buckner tries to turn into her oponent...
Crippling lock!
Shayna Baszler tries to sprawl back but she is too slow. Buckner scrammbles out and gets back to her feet!
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
surprises Buckner!
Buckner's Nose is beginning to swell
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Amanda Buckner's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner suddenly holds Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Arena (London, England) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler isolates Amanda Buckner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Amanda Buckner is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Buckner.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler launches a few fake punches and then turns over herself and gets Amanda Buckner leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
Baszler launches a few kicks and the rolls until she is able to break the lock. Baszler and Amanda Buckner stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Buckner!
Nice move by Baszler who clinches and pushes Buckner against the cage
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler tries to take Amanda Buckner to the ground from the clinch...
Buckner shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Amanda Buckner throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shayna Baszler pushes away Buckner and breaks the clinch.
Baszler is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Buckner breaks free.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Amanda Buckner's guard...
Shayna Baszler forces Amanda Buckner to open her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Shayna Baszler caliber.
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Buckner moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler was tooling Amanda Buckner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Amanda Buckner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner pushes Baszler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! Baszler is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shayna Baszler, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner tries to open up Baszler with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Baszler is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Amanda Buckner slides her arm under Shayna Baszler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Buckner is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Shayna Baszler pulls down on Amanda Buckner's hand and staves off danger
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Baszler locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Amanda Buckner who is trying to get one hook in!
Amanda Buckner has one hook in!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Baszler struggles to free herself
Baszler locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner moves on the ground
Amanda Buckner moves to side mount
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
Shayna Baszler doesn't flinch.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Amanda Buckner moves to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Amanda Buckner takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Buckner's moves.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Baszler.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Buckner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Buckner moves back and takes a deep breath.
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Shayna Baszler's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler holds Amanda Buckner's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shayna Baszler gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Buckner spins out, but Shayna Baszler was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Buckner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Amanda Buckner and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Baszler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Baszler has a small cut in her Right eye
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Baszler sprawls and remains on her feet.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Buckner is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Baszler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Buckner's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Amanda Buckner has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Buckner moves on the ground
Amanda Buckner moves to side mount
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put Buckner in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Buckner looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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 3:45 in the 4 round
Buckner throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punch by Shayna Baszler
that nearly tags Buckner.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Amanda Buckner's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Amanda Buckner's head!
Buckner struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Buckner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg...
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Buckner tries to move to full mount!
Baszler won't allow her to take this position easily.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nice punches from Shayna Baszler.
Buckner staggers backwards. Baszler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Buckner has a small cut in her Left cheek
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Buckner and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Shayna Baszler attempts to get inside
Buckner misses with a low kick.
Buckner misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler goes to the body...
her punches graze Buckner's arm.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Buckner goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shayna Baszler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Baszler is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
Buckner tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Amanda Buckner is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Amanda Buckner's punches
Buckner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner swings...
hard impact to Baszler's face!
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
That hits Shayna Baszler's ankle
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Buckner is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Buckner's guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler hovers above Buckner
Amanda Buckner stops her from throwing strikes.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Buckner quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shayna Baszler!
Buckner ducks under...
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Amanda Buckner moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner suddenly holds Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Amanda Buckner has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Buckner measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shayna Baszler! She is reversed and nor Amanda Buckner is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Stand up! This is what Buckner's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Buckner is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is fading quickly.
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Shayna Baszler, but it's close.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Majority decision
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 10/14 (71%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Close, but neither was able to get a lot of strong offensive damage done.
Shayna Baszler is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Baszler is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Buckner tries to escape from the closed guard
Amanda Buckner any adventage in the ground.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Baszler moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Amanda Buckner breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. 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.
Baszler is holding Amanda Buckner's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Buckner won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Deep breaths from Amanda Buckner who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Buckner struggles to free herself
Buckner is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler tries to open up Amanda Buckner's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Buckner in the side of the head
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Buckner struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that leglock...
Buckner is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Baszler's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler moves on the ground
Shayna Baszler moves to side mount
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Amanda Buckner is standing now.
Buckner is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Baszler climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Buckner can't prevent her opponent from passing. Baszler looks to work from half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Buckner put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler launches a few punches to Buckner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Buckner tries to cover her face,
Buckner's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner catch Shayna Baszler's right arm and tries a kimura
Shayna Baszler holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Baszler's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Amanda Buckner.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is taking this opportunity to rest.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler and Buckner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Amanda Buckner tries to turn into her oponent...
Crippling lock!
Shayna Baszler tries to sprawl back but she is too slow. Buckner scrammbles out and gets back to her feet!
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Shayna Baszler
surprises Buckner!
Buckner's Nose is beginning to swell
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Amanda Buckner's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner suddenly holds Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in The O2 Arena (London, England) is cheering her!
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler isolates Amanda Buckner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Amanda Buckner is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Amanda Buckner.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler launches a few fake punches and then turns over herself and gets Amanda Buckner leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
You can see the pain reflected in Buckner's eyes...
Baszler launches a few kicks and the rolls until she is able to break the lock. Baszler and Amanda Buckner stand up. That was close!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Buckner!
Nice move by Baszler who clinches and pushes Buckner against the cage
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler tries to take Amanda Buckner to the ground from the clinch...
Buckner shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Amanda Buckner throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shayna Baszler pushes away Buckner and breaks the clinch.
Baszler is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Buckner breaks free.
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Buckner tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Amanda Buckner's guard...
Shayna Baszler forces Amanda Buckner to open her guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Shayna Baszler caliber.
Amanda Buckner is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Buckner moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler was tooling Amanda Buckner for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Amanda Buckner lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Amanda Buckner gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner pushes Baszler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Buckner who is in full mount! Baszler is in trouble now!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler measures the resilience of Buckner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Buckner's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shayna Baszler, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner tries to open up Baszler with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Baszler is trying to block them with her hands...
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls her over and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Amanda Buckner slides her arm under Shayna Baszler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Buckner is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
Shayna Baszler pulls down on Amanda Buckner's hand and staves off danger
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Baszler locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Amanda Buckner rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Amanda Buckner who is trying to get one hook in!
Amanda Buckner has one hook in!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Buckner is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Baszler struggles to free herself
Baszler locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Amanda Buckner unil she can pull her arm free! Buckner lost her dominant position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner moves on the ground
Amanda Buckner moves to side mount
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
Shayna Baszler doesn't flinch.
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Amanda Buckner moves to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner aggressively and repeatedly punches Baszler.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Buckner is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Amanda Buckner takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Shayna Baszler shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
Shayna Baszler breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Buckner's moves.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Baszler.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Buckner decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Buckner moves back and takes a deep breath.
Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner catches Shayna Baszler's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Buckner.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler holds Amanda Buckner's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Baszler tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Shayna Baszler gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Buckner spins out, but Shayna Baszler was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Buckner is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Amanda Buckner. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Amanda Buckner and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Baszler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Baszler has a small cut in her Right eye
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Baszler sprawls and remains on her feet.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Buckner is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Buckner tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Baszler struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Buckner's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Amanda Buckner has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Baszler is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Amanda Buckner in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Baszler's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Buckner
Buckner moves on the ground
Amanda Buckner moves to side mount
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put Buckner in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler manages to switch to full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Buckner looks to work from half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Amanda Buckner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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 3:45 in the 4 round
Buckner throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punch by Shayna Baszler
that nearly tags Buckner.
Buckner is trying to counter now!
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler swtiches to rubber guard! She holds Amanda Buckner's head against her shin, wrapping her other leg over Amanda Buckner's head!
Buckner struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Buckner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg...
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Buckner tries to move to full mount!
Baszler won't allow her to take this position easily.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Buckner uses her strength to keep Buckner at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Shayna Baszler sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nice punches from Shayna Baszler.
Buckner staggers backwards. Baszler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Buckner has a small cut in her Left cheek
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Buckner and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Shayna Baszler attempts to get inside
Buckner misses with a low kick.
Buckner misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Baszler goes to the body...
her punches graze Buckner's arm.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Buckner goes down.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Baszler is in open guard over Buckner... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Buckner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Buckner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Shayna Baszler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Baszler is standing while Buckner is on the ground on her back
Buckner tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Amanda Buckner is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Amanda Buckner's punches
Buckner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Baszler.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner swings...
hard impact to Baszler's face!
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
That hits Shayna Baszler's ankle
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Amanda Buckner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Buckner is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Amanda Buckner tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Baszler blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Buckner's guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler hovers above Buckner
Amanda Buckner stops her from throwing strikes.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Amanda Buckner to fight back!
Buckner attempts a triangle from bottom! Shayna Baszler slips out. Buckner quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Shayna Baszler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shayna Baszler!
Buckner ducks under...
Buckner tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Baszler tries to close her guard around Buckner
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Baszler
Buckner tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Buckner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Amanda Buckner moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Amanda Buckner looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Amanda Buckner slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Amanda Buckner is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Buckner suddenly holds Shayna Baszler's arm and tries an armbar!
Baszler can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Amanda Buckner!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Amanda Buckner's guard...
Amanda Buckner has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Buckner
Buckner measures the resilience of Baszler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Baszler blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shayna Baszler! She is reversed and nor Amanda Buckner is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Buckner into her guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Stand up! This is what Buckner's cornermen are shouting. Shayna Baszler is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Buckner is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Amanda Buckner uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Baszler
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Buckner struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Amanda Buckner is in half guard over Baszler
Amanda Buckner tries to free her leg
Amanda Buckner uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Amanda Buckner is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is fading quickly.
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Shayna Baszler, but it's close.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Majority decision
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 10/14 (71%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1065 s
Close, but neither was able to get a lot of strong offensive damage done.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!