In a stunning turn of events at Misfits Boxing 15, Paige VanZant faced off against Elle Brooke in the main event and found herself on the receiving end of a massive knockdown in the first round. Despite being the favorite, VanZant was caught off guard by a powerful right hand from Brooke that sent her to the canvas.
However, VanZant showed resilience and managed to rally back in the later rounds, putting pressure on Brooke who seemed to be running out of steam. The judges ultimately scored the fight as a split draw, with one judge favoring Brooke, another favoring VanZant, and the third calling it a draw.
Both fighters expressed interest in a rematch, with VanZant already looking ahead to a potential bout in Dubai. Despite the draw, VanZant acknowledged the toughness of her opponent and remained optimistic about a future rematch.
Brooke, on the other hand, was pleased with her performance and the opportunity for a lucrative rematch. Despite being the underdog against a seasoned fighter like VanZant, Brooke managed to score the only knockdown of the fight and held her own in the ring.
The fight was a rollercoaster of emotions, with VanZant showing discipline and determination early on, while Brooke displayed resilience and power in her punches. The draw sets the stage for a highly anticipated rematch between the two fighters, promising another exciting showdown in the near future.