Post by The Sandmen on Sept 3, 2017 18:51:53 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel looks very relaxed.
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gurgel and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zoila Gurgel jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gurgel's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put VanZant in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zoila Gurgel rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Gurgel trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant and circle away keeping herself within striking range
1:32 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Zoila Gurgel and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Gurgel manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Zoila Gurgel pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. VanZant hammers Gurgel face and hooks Gurgel leg
Zoila Gurgel is on her back after that trip
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
VanZant struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gurgel's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zoila Gurgel launches a body shot
VanZant evades.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to free her leg...
Gurgel doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Gurgel put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! VanZant is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of Gurgel's chin with an uppercut while Gurgel lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags VanZant.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Gurgel is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Gurgel open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
VanZant ducks under...
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
VanZant put Zoila Gurgel in closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Zoila Gurgel postures up and launches another series of punches!
VanZant pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Zoila Gurgel's offensive.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
A high kick from Paige VanZant
misses badly. VanZant slips and falls!
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside VanZant's guard.
VanZant didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant suddenly holds Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A high kick from Paige VanZant
misses badly. VanZant slips and falls!
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
It lands flush with Zoila Gurgel's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Paige VanZant is standing now.
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Gurgel in a double underhook!
Zoila Gurgel pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
VanZant wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Gurgel rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Paige VanZant's ankle
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is standing while Gurgel is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Gurgel's guard.
Gurgel fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zoila Gurgel is on her feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gurgel breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant catch Zoila Gurgel's right arm and tries a kimura
Zoila Gurgel holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant hovers above Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant sits high on Zoila Gurgel's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gurgel's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Gurgel tries to roll out. She's too quick for Paige VanZant and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by VanZant and it cost her top position.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 955 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 7/22 (32%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 16/24 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 981 s
Neither did much. But the judges liked those takedowns.
Paige VanZant glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gurgel and VanZant move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zoila Gurgel jabs at VanZant
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gurgel's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put VanZant in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zoila Gurgel rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
VanZant has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Paige VanZant
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant fakes a few punches and advance towards Gurgel trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant and circle away keeping herself within striking range
1:32 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant grapple with Zoila Gurgel and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Gurgel manage to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Zoila Gurgel pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. VanZant hammers Gurgel face and hooks Gurgel leg
Zoila Gurgel is on her back after that trip
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to escape from the full mount...
VanZant struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gurgel's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zoila Gurgel launches a body shot
VanZant evades.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes VanZant's left cheek.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Paige VanZant is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid shot from Paige VanZant to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
VanZant blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to free her leg...
Gurgel doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Paige VanZant tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because VanZant tries to cover her face,
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Gurgel put Paige VanZant in closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Paige VanZant regains half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter VanZant's moves on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel pushes VanZant's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! VanZant is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
VanZant breaks the lock showing some skills...
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
VanZant measures the resilience of Gurgel's chin with an uppercut while Gurgel lands some great crosses.
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags VanZant.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Paige VanZant's punches
Gurgel is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Gurgel open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of VanZant's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in VanZant's side.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Paige VanZant
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paige VanZant tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
VanZant circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
VanZant ducks under...
VanZant seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Paige VanZant's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
VanZant put Zoila Gurgel in closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
VanZant uses her forearms to block the impact!
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Zoila Gurgel postures up and launches another series of punches!
VanZant pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Zoila Gurgel's offensive.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
A high kick from Paige VanZant
misses badly. VanZant slips and falls!
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside VanZant's guard.
VanZant didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Paige VanZant's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant suddenly holds Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A high kick from Paige VanZant
misses badly. VanZant slips and falls!
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
It lands flush with Zoila Gurgel's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Paige VanZant is standing now.
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
VanZant tries to grapple
She puts Gurgel in a double underhook!
Zoila Gurgel pushes away VanZant trying to keep the fight at striking range
VanZant stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with VanZant
VanZant wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
VanZant uses her strength to keep VanZant at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Gurgel rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Paige VanZant's ankle
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel gets sloppy and Paige VanZant tries to take advantage...
VanZant gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant arms and counters her opponent punches.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to VanZant's cheek from the guard.
Paige VanZant uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Paige VanZant to fight back!
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
VanZant climbs to her feet and is standing now.
VanZant is standing while Gurgel is on the ground on her back
Paige VanZant decides to jump inside Gurgel's guard.
Gurgel fights back with her feet, forcing VanZant to try something else.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zoila Gurgel is on her feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
VanZant only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gurgel breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant catch Zoila Gurgel's right arm and tries a kimura
Zoila Gurgel holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant hovers above Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel stops her from throwing strikes.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant sits high on Zoila Gurgel's chest and pulls her leg underneath Gurgel's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Gurgel tries to roll out. She's too quick for Paige VanZant and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by VanZant and it cost her top position.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 955 s
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 7/22 (32%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 16/24 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 981 s
Neither did much. But the judges liked those takedowns.