In a thrilling main event showdown on Sunday night, Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke battled it out in the ring at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas. The fight, which aired live on DAZN, ended in a split draw decision.
The fight started with both fighters coming out strong in the first round, with Brooke landing a right hook that dropped VanZant. Despite the knockdown, VanZant managed to beat the count and make it to the break. The round was scored 10-8 in favor of Brooke by MMA Fighting.
In the second round, VanZant came out with a different game plan, landing a thunderous combo that got Brooke’s attention. The round was scored 10-9 in favor of VanZant, making the overall score 19-18 in favor of Brooke.
As the fight progressed into the third round, VanZant took the lead and brought the pressure to Brooke. Despite Brooke landing some big shots, VanZant continued to walk through them and out-scrapped her opponent. The round was scored 10-9 in favor of Brooke, making the overall score 29-27 in favor of Brooke.
In the fourth round, VanZant kept coming forward and pouring on the pressure, landing a good uppercut and causing Brooke’s nose to bleed. The round was scored 10-9 in favor of VanZant, making the overall score 38-37 in favor of Brooke.
In the final round, VanZant needed to win to salvage a draw, and she came out pumping the jab and landing a huge left. Both fighters upped their output, with VanZant landing a nice uppercut and Brooke trying to slip inside. The round was scored 10-9 in favor of VanZant, resulting in a draw with an overall score of 47-47.
The fight was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final bell.