Post by The Sandman on Mar 21, 2021 19:29:24 GMT -5
Cat Zingano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Shayna Baszler doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Shayna Baszler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Nice punches.
Baszler has a small cut in her Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Baszler launches a kick
but Cat Zingano avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Shayna Baszler is taking the best of the fight.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Shayna Baszler's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Cat Zingano rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Zingano is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Zingano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full 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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shayna Baszler pushes away Zingano and breaks the clinch.
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano grapple with Shayna Baszler and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Cat Zingano pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Baszler, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler isolates Cat Zingano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Cat Zingano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
Baszler misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Zingano is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Baszler to get back to her feet.
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Baszler and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler succeeds
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Baszler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zingano struggles and frees her leg!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Cat Zingano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from Zingano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Baszler and Zingano are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cat Zingano is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Baszler has a small cut in her Left cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cat Zingano circles around Baszler
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
I think Cat Zingano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits Baszler's ribs hard
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler fires an unorthodox punch to Zingano's torso
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
land while she's on her bicycle.
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Baszler wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Baszler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Baszler steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Cat Zingano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Zingano.
Zingano 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 4:45 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Baszler is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cat Zingano.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Zingano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Cat Zingano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shayna Baszler is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
connects with Zingano.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Baszler struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Baszler is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler isolates Cat Zingano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cat Zingano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in 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.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shayna Baszler sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler swings and Zingano has to retreat
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Baszler steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shayna Baszler and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Shayna Baszler struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
Baszler shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cat Zingano.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Baszler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler looks rather shattered.
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Baszler put Cat Zingano in closed guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler looks rather shattered.
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Baszler
Zingano is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler rolls her over and takes her back!
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has given her back to Shayna Baszler who is trying to get one hook in!
Zingano struggles in the ground trying to break Baszler's control
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
mostly hits air.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
Baszler pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Baszler sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Split decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Zingano did more damage here, but Shayna had some takedown domination, so apparently that accounted for most of the judges mattering here.
Shayna Baszler doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Cat Zingano and Shayna Baszler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Nice punches.
Baszler has a small cut in her Left eye
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Baszler launches a kick
but Cat Zingano avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
As the fight continues it seems that Shayna Baszler is taking the best of the fight.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Shayna Baszler's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Cat Zingano rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Zingano is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Zingano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full 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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Shayna Baszler pushes away Zingano and breaks the clinch.
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano grapple with Shayna Baszler and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano looks to pass to mount...
Zingano slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Cat Zingano pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Baszler, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler isolates Cat Zingano's left arm looking for an armbar...
Cat Zingano manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Shayna Baszler lost her dominant position.
Baszler misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Zingano is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Baszler to get back to her feet.
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Baszler and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to move to full mount
Baszler succeeds
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Baszler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zingano struggles and frees her leg!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Cat Zingano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from Zingano
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Shayna Baszler is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Baszler and Zingano are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cat Zingano is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Baszler has a small cut in her Left cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cat Zingano circles around Baszler
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
I think Cat Zingano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits Baszler's ribs hard
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler fires an unorthodox punch to Zingano's torso
that hits its mark.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
land while she's on her bicycle.
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Baszler
Baszler wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Baszler launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Baszler steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Cat Zingano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard she trained for this fight.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Zingano.
Zingano 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 4:45 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to jump to side mount.
Cat Zingano closed her guard around Shayna Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Baszler is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cat Zingano.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Zingano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Shayna Baszler pushes Cat Zingano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler has punished Zingano very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler tries to better her position on the ground...
Baszler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Baszler's ribs.
Baszler blocks those punches
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shayna Baszler is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
connects with Zingano.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Baszler struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Baszler is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler isolates Cat Zingano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cat Zingano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in 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.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shayna Baszler sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler swings and Zingano has to retreat
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Baszler pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Baszler steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shayna Baszler and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Shayna Baszler struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Baszler's face
Baszler shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cat Zingano.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Baszler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler looks rather shattered.
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Baszler put Cat Zingano in closed guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler looks rather shattered.
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Baszler
Zingano is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler rolls her over and takes her back!
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has given her back to Shayna Baszler who is trying to get one hook in!
Zingano struggles in the ground trying to break Baszler's control
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Baszler is in rear mount over Zingano
Zingano has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Baszler is unable to move under Zingano control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Zingano
Baszler is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 Sydney Super Dome (Sydney, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zingano steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
mostly hits air.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
Baszler pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zingano moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Baszler sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shayna Baszler by Split decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Zingano did more damage here, but Shayna had some takedown domination, so apparently that accounted for most of the judges mattering here.
