OnlyFans sensation Elle Brooke shocked the world on Saturday night when she sent UFC veteran Paige VanZant crashing to the canvas in the opening round of their highly anticipated boxing match.
The bout, which headlined Misfits Boxing 15, ended in a split draw, leaving both fighters eager for a rematch.
VanZant, who entered the ring as the heavy favorite, was forced to work hard against her novice opponent. From the outset, she looked to stick and move, while Brooke relentlessly pursued her, hoping to engage in a war.
As the round progressed, VanZant began to hold her ground, only to be caught by a powerful right hook from Brooke that sent her tumbling to the canvas.
Despite the knockdown, VanZant displayed resilience and fought back valiantly. However, Brooke remained a constant threat throughout the fight, resulting in a split decision by the judges. One judge scored the fight 48-46 in favor of Brooke, another scored it 48-46 for VanZant, and the third judge saw it as a 47-47 draw.
As a result of the split draw, Brooke retained her Misfits Boxing middleweight title, setting the stage for an inevitable rematch between the two fierce competitors. Both fighters expressed their disappointment with the outcome but acknowledged the potential for a lucrative rematch in the near future.
In a post-fight interview, Elle Brooke reflected on the decision, stating, "It's one of those things where you have to rewatch it. Because in there, you're getting hit but you're also hitting.
I don't think I'm experienced enough to think 'Yeah, I'm 100 per cent winning this.' But with the knockdown, I could see me winning it but I have to watch it back. I was just saying to Paige 'We get a big money rematch! This is perfect!'"
Meanwhile, Paige VanZant, who made her boxing debut in the match, admitted that she had anticipated a tough fight from the beginning. "Honestly I said it would be a tough fight the whole camp. I knew how tough she was. I took the fight for a reason.
I was excited. I watched her past fights. I knew it'd be tough. It is what it is. It sets up the perfect rematch," she said.
The electrifying showdown between Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant has undoubtedly captivated the combat sports world and left fans eagerly anticipating their next encounter.
With both fighters hungry for redemption and eager to settle the score, a rematch promises to be an epic battle that will undoubtedly draw significant attention and generate substantial interest from fans and pundits alike.
As the dust settles on their first encounter, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated rematch between these two fierce competitors.
The draw at Misfits Boxing 15 has only served to intensify the rivalry between Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant, setting the stage for a blockbuster showdown that is sure to be a must-see event in the world of combat sports.
Stay tuned as the saga between Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant continues to unfold, with their rematch poised to be an unforgettable chapter in the annals of boxing history.
