Watch Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich full fight video highlights from their BKFC 19 clash above, courtesy of FITE TV and other outlets.
VanZant vs. Ostovich took place July 23 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla. Paige VanZant (0-2 in BKFC) and Rachael Ostovich (1-0 in BKFC) collided in the BKFC 19 main event. The fight aired live on FITE TV pay-per-view Catch more video highlights below.
Rachael Ostovich gets the nod and Paige VanZant reacts to a hard fought main event. #BKFC19 pic.twitter.com/Bujum3zlFT
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) July 24, 2021
All respect. #BKFC19 pic.twitter.com/EmfTyRPvGx
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) July 24, 2021
@paigevanzant and @rachaelostovich Toe The Line #BKFC19 pic.twitter.com/fV2ec02Wh4
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 24, 2021
Here comes #12Gauge, @paigevanzant!
Will she find success in her second #BKFC bout???
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— FITE (@FiteTV) July 24, 2021
Here comes @rachaelostovich!
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For more on VanZant vs. Ostovich, check out live blog from MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee.
Round 1: VanZant advances quickly but eats a couple of left hands from Ostovich. Ostovich throwing bombs and connecting early. VanZant punches at a ducking Ostovich but gets a warning for pushing the head down. Ostovich scoring in the clinch. VanZant fires back with a clinch uppercut. Clean right connects VanZant. They’re scrapping in the clinch. VanZant backs Ostovich with a left, but walks right into a looping Ostovich right.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Ostovich.
Round 2: Ostovich land a counter right. VanZant is flicking out a jab, but Ostovich isn’t biting. Another good right for Ostovich. VanZant initiates an exchange. Ostovich throwing that right hand as she enters. Left hand counter on the button for Ostovich. VanZant with jab pressure to close out the second.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Ostovich. Overall, 20-18 Ostovich.
Round 3: Ostovich catches VanZant with that right hand again as she approaches. Step-in uppercut for Ostovich. She keeps landing that right hand over the top. VanZant just not committing to anything heavy. VanZant cracks Ostovich with a jab. Another right scores for Ostovich. Ostovich with the 1-2 as she gets in and out. Ostovich with rights to the body in the clinch, VanZant answers with short uppercuts.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Ostovich. Overall, 30-27 Ostovich.
Round 4: VanZant backs Ostovich up with a right hand as she chases her. Straight punches score for VanZant. Huge right hand by Ostovich connects and you can tell VanZant felt that one. She clinches up and is holding on tight as they wrestle against the ropes. Ostovich trying to loosen the clinch with body shots. VanZant goes for body shots and fights for an underhook, the referee breaks it up. Nice flurry by Ostovich to close the round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Ostovich. Overall, 40-36 Ostovich.
Round 5: VanZant having success with the jab early. Ostovich backs her off with a couple of quick overhand rights. Ostovich can’t get past the jab. A 1-2 from VanZant lands hard on Ostovich’s chin. Referee quick to break up a clinch. Ostovich back to the rights and the body work in the clinch. VanZant sneaks in a few punches in the clinch before the bell.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, VanZant. Overall, 49-46 Ostovich.
Official result: Rachael Ostovich def. Paige VanZant via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)