Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2016 15:52:00 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by VanZant while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Sarah D'Alelio is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Alelio sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
D'Alelio jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Sarah D'Alelio pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sarah D'Alelio 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 Sarah D'Alelio
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant tries to take Sarah D'Alelio to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! D'Alelio is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is countered by Sarah D'Alelio.
Poorly executed technique. Sarah D'Alelio looks to counter!
Sarah D'Alelio opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside VanZant's guard.
VanZant didn't see that coming. D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant now.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio is in VanZant open guard now
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
D'Alelio moves on the ground
D'Alelio cannot take advantage in the ground
D'Alelio misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because D'Alelio tries to cover her face,
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
1:45 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of D'Alelio's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in D'Alelio's side.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. D'Alelio looks to work from half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio moves to better her position on the ground...
Sarah D'Alelio viciously slams hammer blows to VanZant's face!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
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
Herb Dean 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.
Sarah D'Alelio is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
D'Alelio is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio tries to open VanZant's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sarah D'Alelio. VanZant is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Sarah D'Alelio and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
D'Alelio grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Alelio is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Stand up! This is what D'Alelio's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
D'Alelio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sarah D'Alelio controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard...
Sarah D'Alelio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
D'Alelio catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sarah D'Alelio gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
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.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
D'Alelio and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
D'Alelio tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
D'Alelio launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! D'Alelio tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has given her back to Sarah D'Alelio who is trying to get one hook in!
Sarah D'Alelio has one hook in!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
D'Alelio has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! D'Alelio now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
D'Alelio tries to end this with a RNC!
VanZant manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
D'Alelio clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
VanZant holds Sarah D'Alelio's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
D'Alelio wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Bang! D'Alelio stops that one with her ribs!
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sarah D'Alelio jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
D'Alelio is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and D'Alelio clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over D'Alelio
BJJ! That is what must be passing through D'Alelio's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant slides her arm under Sarah D'Alelio's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sarah D'Alelio pulls down on Paige VanZant's hand and staves off danger
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
D'Alelio has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under D'Alelio control.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Paige VanZant is in D'Alelio open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows D'Alelio time to recover... 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
D'Alelio adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
D'Alelio adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
D'Alelio waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Sarah D'Alelio is on half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of D'Alelio's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in D'Alelio's side.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to free her leg
Sarah D'Alelio uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio 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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Sarah D'Alelio is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for D'Alelio.
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Round 4
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D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
D'Alelio holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away D'Alelio's leg!
D'Alelio closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant pushes D'Alelio's leg and tries to move to full mount.
D'Alelio rolls and she's now on half guard over Paige VanZant. Nice reversal.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Sarah D'Alelio keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant pushes Sarah D'Alelio and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant steps backwards away from Sarah D'Alelio. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and D'Alelio engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Sarah D'Alelio
tags VanZant.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
D'Alelio ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Alelio's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant catch Sarah D'Alelio's right arm and tries a kimura
VanZant is locking that kimura...
Sarah D'Alelio holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant isolates Sarah D'Alelio's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sarah D'Alelio is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Sarah D'Alelio looks to counter!
D'Alelio is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Sarah D'Alelio down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant catch Sarah D'Alelio's left arm and tries a kimura
VanZant is locking that kimura...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Sarah D'Alelio holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for VanZant.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
VanZant is holding Sarah D'Alelio's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah D'Alelio loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant suddenly holds Sarah D'Alelio's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in D'Alelio's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
D'Alelio Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
D'Alelio breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
VanZant is locking that armbar...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Herb Dean breaks Paige VanZant's lock! This is over! D'Alelio didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (armbar) at 2:00 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/26 (69%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Sarah was winning early, probably the whole first half of the fight. Paige took over later on, and didn’t let up until she got the finish.
Sarah D'Alelio is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
D'Alelio sprawls and remains on her feet.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
D'Alelio jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Sarah D'Alelio pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Sarah D'Alelio 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 Sarah D'Alelio
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant tries to take Sarah D'Alelio to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! D'Alelio is with her back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is countered by Sarah D'Alelio.
Poorly executed technique. Sarah D'Alelio looks to counter!
Sarah D'Alelio opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside VanZant's guard.
VanZant didn't see that coming. D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant now.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio is in VanZant open guard now
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
D'Alelio moves on the ground
D'Alelio cannot take advantage in the ground
D'Alelio misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because D'Alelio tries to cover her face,
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
1:45 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of D'Alelio's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in D'Alelio's side.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant can't prevent her opponent from passing. D'Alelio looks to work from half guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio moves to better her position on the ground...
Sarah D'Alelio viciously slams hammer blows to VanZant's face!
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
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
Herb Dean 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.
Sarah D'Alelio is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
D'Alelio is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Paige VanZant takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio tries to open VanZant's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Sarah D'Alelio. VanZant is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paige VanZant holds Sarah D'Alelio and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
D'Alelio grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
D'Alelio is holding Paige VanZant's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Stand up! This is what D'Alelio's cornermen are shouting. Paige VanZant is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio keeps control and remains in side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Sarah D'Alelio slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
D'Alelio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sarah D'Alelio controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard...
Sarah D'Alelio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Sarah D'Alelio is in full mount over Paige VanZant
D'Alelio catch Paige VanZant's right arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Sarah D'Alelio gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to D'Alelio's cheek from the guard.
Sarah D'Alelio uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
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.
Paige VanZant tries a middle kick
Sarah D'Alelio blocks and steps away.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
D'Alelio and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
D'Alelio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Paige VanZant didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to VanZant's mid-section, she seems hurt
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
D'Alelio tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
D'Alelio launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! D'Alelio tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has given her back to Sarah D'Alelio who is trying to get one hook in!
Sarah D'Alelio has one hook in!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
D'Alelio has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! D'Alelio now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
D'Alelio tries to end this with a RNC!
VanZant manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
D'Alelio clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
D'Alelio is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant is trying to escape from the rear mount.
VanZant holds Sarah D'Alelio's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Sarah D'Alelio sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
D'Alelio wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Bang! D'Alelio stops that one with her ribs!
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sarah D'Alelio jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Paige VanZant manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
D'Alelio is covering herself! VanZant tries to force the situation and D'Alelio clumsily gives her back!
VanZant is in rear mount over D'Alelio
BJJ! That is what must be passing through D'Alelio's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant slides her arm under Sarah D'Alelio's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sarah D'Alelio pulls down on Paige VanZant's hand and staves off danger
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Sarah D'Alelio to fight back!
D'Alelio has VanZant controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
VanZant is unable to move under D'Alelio control.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Sarah D'Alelio's guard...
Paige VanZant is in D'Alelio open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows D'Alelio time to recover... 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
D'Alelio adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
D'Alelio adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Sarah D'Alelio tries to take advantage...
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
D'Alelio waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Sarah D'Alelio is on half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant measures the resilience of D'Alelio's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in D'Alelio's side.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to free her leg
Sarah D'Alelio uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Sarah D'Alelio is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Sarah D'Alelio in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio 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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Not a desiderable position that VanZant is in now. Sarah D'Alelio is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Sarah D'Alelio a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Sarah D'Alelio uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
D'Alelio tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She succeeds!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Sarah D'Alelio forces Paige VanZant to open her guard.
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant has seen better days.
VanZant tries to close her guard around D'Alelio
She is not able to do it
Sarah D'Alelio is in open guard over VanZant
Sarah D'Alelio tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, California) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Sarah D'Alelio manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over D'Alelio's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Sarah D'Alelio closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for D'Alelio.
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Round 4
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D'Alelio looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sarah D'Alelio didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
D'Alelio holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
D'Alelio is trying to counter now!
D'Alelio tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over D'Alelio
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Sarah D'Alelio can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
VanZant sits over her knees and pushes away D'Alelio's leg!
D'Alelio closes her legs around Paige VanZant's leg. VanZant is not able to move away now!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant pushes D'Alelio's leg and tries to move to full mount.
D'Alelio rolls and she's now on half guard over Paige VanZant. Nice reversal.
Sarah D'Alelio is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Sarah D'Alelio keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant pushes Sarah D'Alelio and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant steps backwards away from Sarah D'Alelio. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and D'Alelio engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Sarah D'Alelio
tags VanZant.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Sarah D'Alelio is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
D'Alelio ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
D'Alelio measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over D'Alelio
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of D'Alelio's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant catch Sarah D'Alelio's right arm and tries a kimura
VanZant is locking that kimura...
Sarah D'Alelio holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant isolates Sarah D'Alelio's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sarah D'Alelio is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Sarah D'Alelio looks to counter!
D'Alelio is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Sarah D'Alelio down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant catch Sarah D'Alelio's left arm and tries a kimura
VanZant is locking that kimura...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Sarah D'Alelio holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for VanZant.
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Round 5
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Paige VanZant closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
VanZant is holding Sarah D'Alelio's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Sarah D'Alelio loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant looks to mount Sarah D'Alelio...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
VanZant suddenly holds Sarah D'Alelio's arm and tries an armbar!
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
D'Alelio can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Sarah D'Alelio is in closed guard over VanZant
D'Alelio is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Sarah D'Alelio 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.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in D'Alelio's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
D'Alelio Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
D'Alelio breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
D'Alelio tries to stand up!
VanZant doesn't allow her!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Sarah D'Alelio
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
VanZant is locking that armbar...
D'Alelio struggles to free herself
Herb Dean breaks Paige VanZant's lock! This is over! D'Alelio didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Paige VanZant by Submission (armbar) at 2:00 Round 5
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Statistics: Sarah D'Alelio
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/26 (69%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
Sarah was winning early, probably the whole first half of the fight. Paige took over later on, and didn’t let up until she got the finish.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!