UFC STARLET PAIGE VanZant lost out to Michelle Waterson via rear naked choke in the first round last night.
The main card on UFC Fight Night Sacramento saw Waterson (14-4) ease to a dominant win over VanZant (7-3). Waterson, a former Invicta FC champion, submitted her 22-year-old opponent midway through the opening round.
The No. 11 ranked strawweight controlled the contest from the outset, landing a number of sidekicks to maintain a comfortable distance between herself and VanZant.
VanZant struggled to close the gap and rushed forward, allowing Waterson to catch her with a number of shots.
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The “Karate Hottie” took the fight to the ground and trapped VanZant in a body lock before sinking a choke. Referee John McCarthy called the contest with 1:39 left in the first round.
Elsewhere on the night Mickey Gall (4-0) submitted Sage Northcutt (8-2) in the second round, while Urijah Faber (33-10) defeated Brad Pickett (26-12) via unanimous decision.
The rest of the UFC Fight Night Sacramento results:
Alan Jouban (14-4) defeated Mike Perry (9-0) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Mizuto Hirota (18-7-2) defeated Cole Miller (21-11) via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Colby Covington (11-1-0) defeated Bryan Barberena (12-3-0) via unanimous decision (all three judges scoring the fight 30-27)
Leslie Smith defeated Irene Aldana via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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Waterson announced herself on UFC stage with submission win over VanZant
UFC STARLET PAIGE VanZant lost out to Michelle Waterson via rear naked choke in the first round last night.
The main card on UFC Fight Night Sacramento saw Waterson (14-4) ease to a dominant win over VanZant (7-3). Waterson, a former Invicta FC champion, submitted her 22-year-old opponent midway through the opening round.
The No. 11 ranked strawweight controlled the contest from the outset, landing a number of sidekicks to maintain a comfortable distance between herself and VanZant.
VanZant struggled to close the gap and rushed forward, allowing Waterson to catch her with a number of shots.
The “Karate Hottie” took the fight to the ground and trapped VanZant in a body lock before sinking a choke. Referee John McCarthy called the contest with 1:39 left in the first round.
Elsewhere on the night Mickey Gall (4-0) submitted Sage Northcutt (8-2) in the second round, while Urijah Faber (33-10) defeated Brad Pickett (26-12) via unanimous decision.
The rest of the UFC Fight Night Sacramento results:
Alan Jouban (14-4) defeated Mike Perry (9-0) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Mizuto Hirota (18-7-2) defeated Cole Miller (21-11) via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Colby Covington (11-1-0) defeated Bryan Barberena (12-3-0) via unanimous decision (all three judges scoring the fight 30-27)
Leslie Smith defeated Irene Aldana via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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