Post by The Sandman on Mar 25, 2022 4:58:21 GMT -5
Aspen Ladd raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Shayna Baszler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Shayna Baszler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ladd and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Baszler launches a kick
but Aspen Ladd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Baszler
Ladd 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) is cheering her!
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Ladd breaths deeply while on the ground
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Baszler.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Baszler, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Ladd moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Ladd has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Baszler, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Ladd moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Baszler holds Aspen Ladd's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Ladd breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Aspen Ladd spins out and gets back to her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Aspen Ladd to fight back!
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Ladd who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters are clinching.
Aspen Ladd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ladd circles out and slips free of Shayna Baszler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Shayna Baszler.
Nice punches.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ladd moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ladd is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ladd moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Baszler with a double overhooks!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Baszler moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ladd is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ladd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ladd is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler is in open guard over Ladd... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ladd rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
Baszler and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler launches a body shot
Ladd evades.
Ladd and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Shayna Baszler
are bothering her opponent.
Baszler and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Ladd followed by a hard jab
Baszler deflects the blows.
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Baszler isn't fazed.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Aspen Ladd
Ladd steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Baszler.
Ladd goes to the body...
her punches graze Baszler's arm.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Ladd.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aspen Ladd is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Ladd moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Aspen Ladd
Baszler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Aspen Ladd closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Ladd breaks free.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Ladd struggles to free herself
That kimura from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Ladd's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ladd struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Ladd's eyes...
Baszler is locking that kimura...
Ladd breaks the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler suddenly holds Aspen Ladd's arm and tries an armbar!
Ladd struggles to free herself
Ladd's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ladd's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Baszler secures the lock while Aspen Ladd refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Armbar) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 5/26 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
This fight started pretty even, but then Baszler’s development started to shine through and she excelled not long after, dominating every aspect of the fight. Solid performance.
Shayna Baszler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Shayna Baszler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Ladd and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Baszler with punches
Baszler reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Baszler launches a kick
but Aspen Ladd avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Aspen Ladd is in closed guard over Baszler
Ladd 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) is cheering her!
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Ladd breaths deeply while on the ground
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Baszler.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Baszler, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Ladd moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Ladd has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Baszler, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Ladd moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Baszler holds Aspen Ladd's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Ladd breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd tries to turn away and scramble out. Shayna Baszler takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Aspen Ladd spins out and gets back to her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Aspen Ladd to fight back!
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Ladd who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Shayna Baszler embrace and tries to move away...
Shayna Baszler pushes Ladd forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters are clinching.
Aspen Ladd tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Ladd circles out and slips free of Shayna Baszler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Shayna Baszler.
Nice punches.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ladd moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ladd is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Ladd moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Baszler with a double overhooks!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Baszler moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ladd is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ladd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Shayna Baszler tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ladd is able to break the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler is in open guard over Ladd... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ladd rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Baszler is connecting with a few punches
Baszler and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler launches a body shot
Ladd evades.
Ladd and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Shayna Baszler
are bothering her opponent.
Baszler and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Ladd followed by a hard jab
Baszler deflects the blows.
Baszler is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Baszler pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Aspen Ladd is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Baszler isn't fazed.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Aspen Ladd
Ladd steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Baszler.
Ladd goes to the body...
her punches graze Baszler's arm.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Ladd.
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Round 3
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Shayna Baszler fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aspen Ladd is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Ladd moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Aspen Ladd
Baszler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Ladd
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Aspen Ladd closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Shayna Baszler goes for an americana!
Ladd breaks free.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Shayna Baszler tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Ladd struggles to free herself
That kimura from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Ladd's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ladd struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Ladd's eyes...
Baszler is locking that kimura...
Ladd breaks the lock.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Baszler suddenly holds Aspen Ladd's arm and tries an armbar!
Ladd struggles to free herself
Ladd's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ladd's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Baszler is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Shayna Baszler appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Baszler secures the lock while Aspen Ladd refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Armbar) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 5/26 (19%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
This fight started pretty even, but then Baszler’s development started to shine through and she excelled not long after, dominating every aspect of the fight. Solid performance.
