Michelle Waterson vs. Paige VanZant Full Fight Video Highlights

The feature bout of tonight’s (Sat., December 17, 2016) UFC on FOX 22 from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, was supposed to feature the continued rise of women’s strawweight starlet Paige VanZant, who trains out of nearby Team Alpha Male. Fresh off a star-boosting runner-up finish on “Dancing With The Stars” and a switch-kick KO of Bec

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The feature bout of tonight’s (Sat., December 17, 2016) UFC on FOX 22 from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, was supposed to feature the continued rise of women’s strawweight starlet Paige VanZant, who trains out of nearby Team Alpha Male.

Fresh off a star-boosting runner-up finish on “Dancing With The Stars” and a switch-kick KO of Bec Rawlings, “12 Gauge” was looking to become one of the UFC’s foremost faces by defeating former Invicta atomweight champion Michelle Waterson, the touted talent who had been limited to only one UFC bout in 17 months due to some recurring hand injuries.

However, the fight didn’t turn out in her favor, and it wasn’t all that close. After a brief striking exchange and a clinch, Waterson threw VanZant to the mat with a judo throw ad immediately took her back to lock in a rear-naked choke. It was tight, and although “12 Gauge” showed amazing toughness in resisting the hold, she eventually went out and forced John McCarthy to call off the fight.

Check out the full fight video highlights of Waterson’s coming-out win right here:

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Video: “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson Submits Paige VanZant At UFC On FOX 22

Another choke out! @karatehottiemma finishes it in the first round. #UFCSacramento https://t.co/F4KUL60xdU— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 18, 2016

In the main event of Saturday night’s UFC On FOX 22 event at the Golden 1 Center in Sacr…

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In the main event of Saturday night’s UFC On FOX 22 event at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, UFC Women’s Strawweight contender “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson climbed one rung higher on the ladder in the female 125-pound division.

Waterson successfully defeated UFC star and “Dancing With The Stars” contestant Paige VanZant in the final bout of the evening on Saturday night, putting VanZant to sleep via rear naked choke in the first round.

Featured above is footage of Waterson’s submission victory over VanZant from the UFC On FOX 22 event. For complete UFC On FOX 22 results, click here.

Video: UFC On FOX 22 Post-Fight Press Conference

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Featured above is the live UFC On FOX 22 post-fight press conference, which features various fighters from tonight’s UFC On FOX 22 event in Sacramento, California fielding questions from members of the MMA media in atten…

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Featured above is the live UFC On FOX 22 post-fight press conference, which features various fighters from tonight’s UFC On FOX 22 event in Sacramento, California fielding questions from members of the MMA media in attendance at the Golden 1 Center.

Once the press conference portion of the evening is over, the above video will display all of those who appeared before the media after the show this evening.

For complete UFC On FOX 22 results from this evening, click here.

UFC on FOX 22 Bonuses: Michelle Waterson Banks $50K

UFC on FOX 22 has come and gone and the massively entertaining event earlier tonight (Saturday December 17, 2017) produced some of the best bouts and performances we’ve seen this year. In our kickoff preliminary bout on FS1 Leslie Smith and Irene Aldana slugged it out in an absolute war. While both women put on

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UFC on FOX 22 has come and gone and the massively entertaining event earlier tonight (Saturday December 17, 2017) produced some of the best bouts and performances we’ve seen this year.

In our kickoff preliminary bout on FS1 Leslie Smith and Irene Aldana slugged it out in an absolute war. While both women put on an incredibly exciting bout, it was Smith who took home the unanimous decision win. Fans at the Golden 1 Center were on their feet for the entire fight, and that’s why these two women took home Fight Of The Night Honors, along with an extra $50K.

The headliner for the night’s preliminary card featured a bout between UFC newcomer Paul Craig and Luis Henrique da Silva. Craig was able to lock in a beautiful armbar in a sequence that began with a triangle choke. For his impressive debut performance Craig will take home $50K and Performance Of The Night.

Finally in our main event former atomweight champion Michelle Waterson and No. 7-ranked UFC strawweight Paige VanZant would close out a great night of fighting in Sacramento. After Waterson got the fight to the ground she was able to implement her strong jiu-jitsu game and lock in a tight rear-naked choke, causing ‘PVZ’ to pass out and giving ‘The Karate Hottie’ the win.

Waterson also took home Performance Of The Night and $50K, to go along with the biggest win of her mixed martial arts (MMA) career.

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UFC on FOX 22 Post-Fight Press Conference

Tonight’s (Sat., December 17, 2016) UFC on FOX 22 from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is in the books, and two potential rising stars somewhat shockingly emerged in victory over two more prominent young and heavily hyped talents. In the main event, former Invicta FC atomweight champ Michelle Waterson submitted hometown favorite Paige VanZant with dominant ground

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Tonight’s (Sat., December 17, 2016) UFC on FOX 22 from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is in the books, and two potential rising stars somewhat shockingly emerged in victory over two more prominent young and heavily hyped talents.

In the main event, former Invicta FC atomweight champ Michelle Waterson submitted hometown favorite Paige VanZant with dominant ground skill, locking on an ultra-tight rear-naked choke in the first round. In the co-main event, Mickey Gall followed up his first-round submission win over CM Punk in September with a more hard-fought second-round submission win over Sage Northcutt following a trash talk-fueled lead-up to the bout.

Four-time UFC title challenger Urijah Faber also went out in style tonight, demolishing longtime veteran Brad Pickett with a one-sided unanimous decision. It was a card that delivered some hard-hitting and unexpected action in the UFC’s debut from Sacramento’s hew arena.

Check out the fallout of the event in the official post-fight press conference shortly after the main card below:

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Urijah Faber Retires In Style, Dominates Brad Pickett

On Nov. 13, 2003 Urijah Faber (34-10) made his successful professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. Over 13 years later, “The California Kid” competed one last time at the Golden 1 Center in his home state of California. His final opponent was Brad Pickett (25-13) in the second main card bout of UFC on FOX

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On Nov. 13, 2003 Urijah Faber (34-10) made his successful professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. Over 13 years later, “The California Kid” competed one last time at the Golden 1 Center in his home state of California. His final opponent was Brad Pickett (25-13) in the second main card bout of UFC on FOX 22.

Faber ended his MMA career with a three-round thrashing of his final opponent.

Pickett opened up with some leg kicks. Faber delivered a push kick. “One Punch” missed a lunging hook. A low calf kick, had Faber off balanced. Faber’s speed allowed him to land some punches and move out of harm’s away. A straight right hand popped Pickett. Faber went for a takedown and the two scrambled near the fence.

Pickett wound up on top, but Faber got back up and dropped his opponent with a huge left hook. He took the back of Pickett and dropped some bombs. He stuck to a bloodied Pickett like glue. “One Punch” survived the round.

The second stanza began and Pickett looked to attack the left calf of Faber. “The California Kid” went for a takedown to no avail. Pickett kept going after the left calf. Faber caught a knee and dumped his opponent to the canvas. Pickett threw some elbows off his back. He tried to scramble and eventually got back to his feet. Faber sent Pickett down and he looked for a choke. “One Punch” scrambled out of it. Pickett landed a left hook, but was taken down as the round ended.

Before the final round began, the Sacramento crowd went wild. Faber went for a head kick to open the final frame. He took Pickett down near the fence. He dropped some short elbows down. They returned standing, but not for long as Faber once again completed a takedown. He moved to side control, but “One Punch” turned in. Faber went for a choke, but settled for side control. Pickett got back up and dropped Faber, but commentator Brian Stann mention that his replay showed that Faber was on one leg and was hit on the shoulder and not the chin.

Pickett went for a jumping knee, but was taken down. The final round concluded and the winner was clear. “The California Kid” received a standing ovation.

After the fight, Faber thanked Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta and the fans in attendance in Sacramento. He talked about Team Alpha and gave them praise before thanking everyone who supported him throughout his career.

Faber walked out of the Octagon to the sound of “California Love.”

Final Result: Uriah Faber def. Brad Pickett via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

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