Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2021 16:33:50 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Germaine de Randamie shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shayna Baszler is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Shayna Baszler comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Baszler and de Randamie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
de Randamie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
de Randamie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie moves backwards and gestures for Shayna Baszler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
connects with de Randamie.
de Randamie has a small cut in her Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Germaine de Randamie.
Nice punches.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Good movement from de Randamie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Baszler moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie goes down.
Hard blow to de Randamie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Germaine de Randamie regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in closed guard... de Randamie 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 de Randamie
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Germaine de Randamie's guard...
de Randamie doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Baszler struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to close the guard.
de Randamie put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
de Randamie is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has de Randamie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
de Randamie is unable to move under Baszler control.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
de Randamie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Baszler
de Randamie sits over her knees and pushes away Baszler's leg!
Germaine de Randamie is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard.
Germaine de Randamie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put de Randamie in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Germaine de Randamie
are blocked by Baszler.
de Randamie showing excellent timing, blasts Shayna Baszler with a right hand.
Great hook by Germaine de Randamie! Shayna Baszler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Germaine de Randamie fires an unorthodox punch to Baszler's torso
that hits its mark.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Baszler ducks that one.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Baszler ducks that one.
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Germaine de Randamie is in Baszler open guard now
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Germaine de Randamie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Baszler checks that kick!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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de Randamie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Germaine de Randamie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Baszler's right thigh
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
de Randamie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Nice beating Germaine de Randamie has received.
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie moves on the ground
Germaine de Randamie moves to side mount
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Germaine de Randamie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Germaine de Randamie who is trying to get one hook in!
Germaine de Randamie has one hook in!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
de Randamie 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! de Randamie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Germaine de Randamie on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Baszler's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie 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.
de Randamie moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie slides her arm under Shayna Baszler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shayna Baszler pulls down on Germaine de Randamie's hand and staves off danger
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie tries to use some of her tricky moves but de Randamie's is smart enough to counter her.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
de Randamie has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
de Randamie has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie tries to use some of her tricky moves but de Randamie's is smart enough to counter her.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Germaine de Randamie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Baszler moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shayna Baszler!
de Randamie ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Germaine de Randamie.
Baszler winces a bit.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
Baszler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Germaine de Randamie
connects with Baszler.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Germaine de Randamie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
de Randamie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
de Randamie tries to launch a few punches to Shayna Baszler
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Baszler's defense
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Germaine de Randamie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to posture up and open Shayna Baszler's guard...
Germaine de Randamie forces Shayna Baszler to open her guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Baszler
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
de Randamie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
de Randamie should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
de Randamie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls her over and takes her back!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
de Randamie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! de Randamie has one hook in and keeps working!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Germaine de Randamie caliber.
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
de Randamie 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! de Randamie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Germaine de Randamie burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Germaine de Randamie was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is fading quickly.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes Baszler's left cheek.
Baszler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Germaine de Randamie and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
de Randamie goes to the body...
She punishes Baszler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie has punished Baszler very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Baszler blocks in time.
de Randamie looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie has punished Baszler very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Baszler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
that forces Baszler to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by de Randamie.
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
almost hit her as she moves away.
Germaine de Randamie gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Germaine de Randamie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
de Randamie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Germaine de Randamie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler quickly defends.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
de Randamie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Germaine de Randamie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler takes a break to breathe while holding Germaine de Randamie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Germaine de Randamie.
Nice punches.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie circles around Baszler
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Baszler's chin
Germaine de Randamie was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
de Randamie struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler has punished de Randamie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Germaine de Randamie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 24/40 (60%)
Kicks 6/10 (60%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Stamina drain fight. Upgrade stamina, teams! DO IT!
Germaine de Randamie shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shayna Baszler is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Shayna Baszler comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Baszler and de Randamie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
de Randamie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
de Randamie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie moves backwards and gestures for Shayna Baszler to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shayna Baszler is standing now.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Shayna Baszler
connects with de Randamie.
de Randamie has a small cut in her Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid jabs from Germaine de Randamie.
Nice punches.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Good movement from de Randamie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Baszler moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie goes down.
Hard blow to de Randamie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Germaine de Randamie regains full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in closed guard... de Randamie 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 de Randamie
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Germaine de Randamie's guard...
de Randamie doesn't want to free her opponent and Baszler continues in closed guard
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Baszler struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Shayna Baszler is looking to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to close the guard.
de Randamie put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
de Randamie is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over de Randamie
Baszler is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has de Randamie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
de Randamie is unable to move under Baszler control.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
Baszler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
de Randamie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Baszler
de Randamie sits over her knees and pushes away Baszler's leg!
Germaine de Randamie is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard.
Germaine de Randamie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Shayna Baszler put de Randamie in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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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Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and launches herself over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Germaine de Randamie
are blocked by Baszler.
de Randamie showing excellent timing, blasts Shayna Baszler with a right hand.
Great hook by Germaine de Randamie! Shayna Baszler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
de Randamie doesn't allow her!
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of de Randamie's moves.
de Randamie is standing while Baszler is on the ground on her back
Baszler tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Shayna Baszler is on her feet again.
Germaine de Randamie fires an unorthodox punch to Baszler's torso
that hits its mark.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Baszler ducks that one.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Baszler ducks that one.
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Germaine de Randamie is in Baszler open guard now
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Germaine de Randamie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie launches a kick to Baszler's thigh
Baszler checks that kick!
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She is not able to do it
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Germaine de Randamie is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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de Randamie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Germaine de Randamie moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Baszler's right thigh
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
de Randamie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
Nice beating Germaine de Randamie has received.
de Randamie breaths deeply while on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie moves on the ground
Germaine de Randamie moves to side mount
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Germaine de Randamie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Germaine de Randamie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has given her back to Germaine de Randamie who is trying to get one hook in!
Germaine de Randamie has one hook in!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
de Randamie 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! de Randamie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Germaine de Randamie on the ground
They could take their toll on Baszler.
Baszler's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie 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.
de Randamie moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie slides her arm under Shayna Baszler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shayna Baszler pulls down on Germaine de Randamie's hand and staves off danger
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie tries to use some of her tricky moves but de Randamie's is smart enough to counter her.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Germaine de Randamie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
de Randamie has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
de Randamie has one of her arm over Shayna Baszler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie tries to use some of her tricky moves but de Randamie's is smart enough to counter her.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Germaine de Randamie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Baszler moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shayna Baszler!
de Randamie ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Germaine de Randamie looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Germaine de Randamie.
Baszler winces a bit.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
Baszler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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A solid combination from Germaine de Randamie
connects with Baszler.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
de Randamie won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Germaine de Randamie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
de Randamie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
de Randamie tries to launch a few punches to Shayna Baszler
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Baszler's defense
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
de Randamie is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Germaine de Randamie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to posture up and open Shayna Baszler's guard...
Germaine de Randamie forces Shayna Baszler to open her guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Baszler
de Randamie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Germaine de Randamie is in half guard over Baszler
de Randamie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Germaine de Randamie looks to pass to mount...
de Randamie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
de Randamie should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
de Randamie is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Germaine de Randamie is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Germaine de Randamie in her guard...
Germaine de Randamie rolls her over and takes her back!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler
de Randamie tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! de Randamie has one hook in and keeps working!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Germaine de Randamie caliber.
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
Germaine de Randamie throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
de Randamie 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! de Randamie now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Germaine de Randamie burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
de Randamie tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Baszler!
Baszler adopts the turtle defense and de Randamie is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
de Randamie is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Germaine de Randamie was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie is fading quickly.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
grazes Baszler's left cheek.
Baszler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Germaine de Randamie and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
de Randamie goes to the body...
She punishes Baszler's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Germaine de Randamie has punished Baszler very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Baszler blocks in time.
de Randamie looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie has punished Baszler very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as 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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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Baszler
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
that forces Baszler to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by de Randamie.
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
almost hit her as she moves away.
Germaine de Randamie gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Baszler is holding Germaine de Randamie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Germaine de Randamie shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Germaine de Randamie tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Germaine de Randamie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right eye
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Shayna Baszler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
de Randamie seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Germaine de Randamie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Baszler quickly defends.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
de Randamie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Germaine de Randamie to fight back!
de Randamie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Germaine de Randamie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Baszler takes a break to breathe while holding Germaine de Randamie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
de Randamie and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Germaine de Randamie.
Nice punches.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie circles around Baszler
de Randamie pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Baszler's chin
Germaine de Randamie was tooling Shayna Baszler for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shayna Baszler lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
de Randamie struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Baszler pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Shayna Baszler has punished de Randamie very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
de Randamie moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Germaine de Randamie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/10 (30%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 670 s
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 24/40 (60%)
Kicks 6/10 (60%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Stamina drain fight. Upgrade stamina, teams! DO IT!
