Power Slap 12: Paige VanZant vs. Mikael-Michelle Brown: Live round-by-round updates

Former UFC star Paige VanZant returns for her third Power Slap bout against Mikael-Michelle Brown at Power Slap 12.

VanZant secured a win in her debut and battled to a draw in her second bout. Now, she faces her toughest challenge yet against Brown. The 26-year-old, standing at 5'5, packs serious power in her attacks.

VanZant seemingly understands how to manage impact, pace herself, and utilize recovery time effectively. Brown is a natural powerhouse, known for her knockout potential.

The keys to victory for VanZant would be to rely on precision and resilience. Brown, meanwhile, should make sure that he wraps up the clash early and lands the best shot in the first round.

To watch Power Slap 12, tune into the YouTube channel of the organization on Friday, March 7, at 9 PM ET, 6 PM PT.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates:

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Round 1

VanZant strikes first; she's undefeated whenever she opens the attack. She lands a strong blow that seems to have missed the mark. Brown shrugs off VanZant's attack and prepares for her own attack now.

She sizes up the range and taunts with a left-hand strike, but VanZant seems unfazed.

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Round 2

VanZant lands a significantly better strike, and the impact can be heard through the indoor arena. Brown misses terribly, and VanZant shakes her head and gestures that she eats these shots easily. On to the next round!

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Round 3

VanZant lands a powerful strike, and Brown is bleeding now. However, she can be heard clearly saying, "I love it," as she prepares for her attack. Brown lands a good strike, but it doesn't seem to have hurt VanZant badly.

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Official Result

Paige VanZant won the contest by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-27).