Post by The Sandman on Feb 3, 2022 22:22:18 GMT -5
Germaine de Randamie is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Cat Zingano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Germaine de Randamie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Germaine de Randamie and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Zingano is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
de Randamie is smart enough to block that one.
de Randamie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. de Randamie is clinching with Zingano.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries to dirty boxing while holds Zingano against cage
Zingano is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Zingano who put distance between them
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano pushes Germaine de Randamie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zingano jumps and tries to free her leg! de Randamie doesn't allow this but Cat Zingano is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Germaine de Randamie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano isolates Germaine de Randamie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Germaine de Randamie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She succeeds!
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Zingano
de Randamie 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 Germaine de Randamie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano throws up a triangle attempt!
Germaine de Randamie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Zingano
de Randamie is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Zingano tries to open up Germaine de Randamie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching de Randamie in the side of the head
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie launches a few weak punches
Zingano blocks them effectively.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Cat Zingano rolls Germaine de Randamie to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
Zingano tries to open up de Randamie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and de Randamie is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie has given her back to Cat Zingano who is trying to get one hook in!
Cat Zingano has one hook in!
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
Cat Zingano was tooling Germaine de Randamie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Germaine de Randamie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
de Randamie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
de Randamie is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
de Randamie works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
de Randamie is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie holds Cat Zingano's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Germaine de Randamie is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Cat Zingano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
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 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Cat Zingano
grazes de Randamie's head, but she seems okay.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano tries to grapple
de Randamie moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Zingano controls Germaine de Randamie in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots de Randamie is hurt
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Germaine de Randamie's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Germaine de Randamie 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.
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Germaine de Randamie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Germaine de Randamie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Zingano ducks that one.
Zingano moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Germaine de Randamie
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
The fighters are clinching.
de Randamie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Germaine de Randamie's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
de Randamie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Some big punches are landing!
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Zingano blocks with confidence
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean 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.
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Round 3
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Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Zingano counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
A solid combination from Cat Zingano
connects with de Randamie.
de Randamie has a small cut in her Mouth
de Randamie goes to the body...
her punches graze Zingano's arm.
Every time Germaine de Randamie attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Cat Zingano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
de Randamie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Germaine de Randamie struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Cat Zingano tries to finish with a leg lock!
de Randamie is able to break the lock.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Zingano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
de Randamie is covering herself! Zingano tries to force the situation and de Randamie clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie has Zingano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Zingano is unable to move under de Randamie control.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cat Zingano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard de Randamie's ribs
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie 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 Germaine de Randamie
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... de Randamie was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Zingano moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
gets blocked by Zingano.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Zingano blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
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
de Randamie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Zingano ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good movement from de Randamie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes de Randamie's left cheek.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Zingano ducks under...
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Germaine de Randamie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Zingano into her guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Zingano blocks that. It was easy!
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Cat Zingano pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie stumbles backwards and Cat Zingano circles to get the center of the cage
de Randamie launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Germaine de Randamie is measuring Zingano with her jab.
Zingano isn't fazed.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits de Randamie's ribs hard
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
de Randamie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano is measuring de Randamie with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises de Randamie with a double overhooks!
Zingano pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Germaine de Randamie
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Cat Zingano is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by de Randamie and pushes her away!
Nice low kick from Zingano
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
de Randamie looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits de Randamie's ribs hard
Cat Zingano circles around de Randamie
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on de Randamie's chin
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Zingano blocks in time.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie looks rather shattered.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie is measuring Zingano with her jab.
Zingano isn't fazed.
Zingano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
de Randamie launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
de Randamie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on de Randamie's chin
de Randamie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Zingano blocks with confidence
The two exchange wildly
Zingano is connecting with a few punches
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Germaine de Randamie.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Low kick by Cat Zingano to maintain her distance.
That hits Germaine de Randamie's ankle
Some counter punches against Cat Zingano
almost hit her as she moves away.
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
de Randamie launches a flurry of punches
Zingano slips out of danger.
de Randamie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano wants nothing of that and pushes de Randamie.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Cat Zingano by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 3/48 (6%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 389 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 389 s
Alpha Dawg gets er done.
Cat Zingano looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Germaine de Randamie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Germaine de Randamie and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Zingano moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Zingano is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
de Randamie is smart enough to block that one.
de Randamie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. de Randamie is clinching with Zingano.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
de Randamie tries to dirty boxing while holds Zingano against cage
Zingano is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Germaine de Randamie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Zingano who put distance between them
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Germaine de Randamie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano pushes Germaine de Randamie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zingano jumps and tries to free her leg! de Randamie doesn't allow this but Cat Zingano is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Germaine de Randamie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Germaine de Randamie's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Cat Zingano isolates Germaine de Randamie's left arm looking for an armbar...
Germaine de Randamie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Germaine de Randamie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around de Randamie
She succeeds!
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Zingano
de Randamie 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 Germaine de Randamie's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano throws up a triangle attempt!
Germaine de Randamie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Germaine de Randamie is in closed guard over Zingano
de Randamie is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Germaine de Randamie!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Zingano tries to open up Germaine de Randamie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching de Randamie in the side of the head
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie launches a few weak punches
Zingano blocks them effectively.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Cat Zingano rolls Germaine de Randamie to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
Zingano tries to open up de Randamie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and de Randamie is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie has given her back to Cat Zingano who is trying to get one hook in!
Cat Zingano has one hook in!
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
Cat Zingano was tooling Germaine de Randamie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Germaine de Randamie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
de Randamie has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
de Randamie is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
de Randamie works on the ground with her fingers over Zingano's face
Zingano shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie with one hook in
de Randamie is trying to escape from the rear mount.
de Randamie holds Cat Zingano's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Germaine de Randamie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Germaine de Randamie is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Germaine de Randamie looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Cat Zingano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
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 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A high kick from Cat Zingano
grazes de Randamie's head, but she seems okay.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano tries to grapple
de Randamie moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie against the cage and tries to work her dirty boxing
Zingano controls Germaine de Randamie in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots de Randamie is hurt
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Germaine de Randamie's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Germaine de Randamie 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.
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Germaine de Randamie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Cat Zingano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano circles out and slips free of Germaine de Randamie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie launches a stiff jab!
Zingano ducks that one.
Zingano moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Germaine de Randamie
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Germaine de Randamie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Germaine de Randamie
The fighters are clinching.
de Randamie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zingano looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Germaine de Randamie's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
de Randamie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Some big punches are landing!
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Zingano blocks with confidence
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean 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.
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Round 3
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Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Zingano counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
A solid combination from Cat Zingano
connects with de Randamie.
de Randamie has a small cut in her Mouth
de Randamie goes to the body...
her punches graze Zingano's arm.
Every time Germaine de Randamie attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
de Randamie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Cat Zingano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
de Randamie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Germaine de Randamie struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Cat Zingano tries to finish with a leg lock!
de Randamie is able to break the lock.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
de Randamie tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over de Randamie
Zingano moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
de Randamie is covering herself! Zingano tries to force the situation and de Randamie clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Zingano is in rear mount over de Randamie
de Randamie has Zingano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Zingano is unable to move under de Randamie control.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Cat Zingano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cat Zingano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard de Randamie's ribs
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie 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 Germaine de Randamie
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... de Randamie was not ready to fight a fighter of Cat Zingano caliber.
Zingano moves backwards and Germaine de Randamie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Germaine de Randamie
gets blocked by Zingano.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Zingano blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
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
de Randamie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Zingano ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Good movement from de Randamie
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes de Randamie's left cheek.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Germaine de Randamie!
Zingano ducks under...
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cat Zingano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Germaine de Randamie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Zingano into her guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano is in closed guard... de Randamie tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over de Randamie
Zingano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over de Randamie
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Germaine de Randamie
Zingano is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Zingano blocks that. It was easy!
de Randamie clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Cat Zingano pushes away de Randamie trying to keep the fight at striking range
de Randamie stumbles backwards and Cat Zingano circles to get the center of the cage
de Randamie launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Germaine de Randamie is measuring Zingano with her jab.
Zingano isn't fazed.
de Randamie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits de Randamie's ribs hard
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
de Randamie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano is measuring de Randamie with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises de Randamie with a double overhooks!
Zingano pushes Germaine de Randamie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
de Randamie is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Germaine de Randamie
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Germaine de Randamie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Germaine de Randamie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Cat Zingano is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by de Randamie and pushes her away!
Nice low kick from Zingano
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
de Randamie looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Germaine de Randamie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano and de Randamie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits de Randamie's ribs hard
Cat Zingano circles around de Randamie
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on de Randamie's chin
Solid shot from Germaine de Randamie to the body.
Zingano blocks in time.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Germaine de Randamie looks rather shattered.
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Germaine de Randamie is measuring Zingano with her jab.
Zingano isn't fazed.
Zingano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
de Randamie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
de Randamie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
de Randamie launches a hook to the body
Cat Zingano moves aside looking for a counter...
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
de Randamie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
de Randamie's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on de Randamie's chin
de Randamie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from de Randamie!
Zingano blocks with confidence
The two exchange wildly
Zingano is connecting with a few punches
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Germaine de Randamie.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Low kick by Cat Zingano to maintain her distance.
That hits Germaine de Randamie's ankle
Some counter punches against Cat Zingano
almost hit her as she moves away.
de Randamie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
de Randamie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
Germaine de Randamie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
de Randamie launches a flurry of punches
Zingano slips out of danger.
de Randamie wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano wants nothing of that and pushes de Randamie.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
de Randamie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes de Randamie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Cat Zingano by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Germaine de Randamie
Punches 3/48 (6%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 389 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 389 s
Alpha Dawg gets er done.
