Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2017 13:06:32 GMT -5
Megumi Fujii looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Zoila Gurgel is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii launches a kick
Gurgel checks it and keeps distance.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gurgel throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
0:52 Round 1 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel showing excellent timing, blasts Megumi Fujii with a right hand.
Great hook by Zoila Gurgel! Megumi Fujii is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Fujii's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii kicks her legs trying to keep Zoila Gurgel away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Megumi Fujii jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Fujii ribs hard
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Megumi Fujii launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii 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 3:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Fujii uses her strength to keep Fujii at a disadvantage
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Zoila Gurgel pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Zoila Gurgel improve her position.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Fujii 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gurgel pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
0:48 Round 2 and Fujii is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel struggles to free herself
Gurgel struggles to free herself
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 1:00 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel steps back and allows Fujii to get back to her feet.
Fujii climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fujii's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Fujii steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Megumi Fujii's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Fujii open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Fujii's face
Fujii shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fujii and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fujii's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Fujii.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel goes to the body...
She punishes Fujii's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gurgel is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zoila Gurgel throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Fujii's chin! That stops Fujii in her tracks!
Fujii's Left eye is beginning to swell
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Fujii control.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Fujii control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Gurgel is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Zoila Gurgel's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Zoila Gurgel work her BJJ game.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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0:12 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Fujii has a small cut in her Chin
Fujii is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gurgel struggles to free herself
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fujii's chin
Gurgel moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Fujii's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Some nice shots from Zoila Gurgel
that stun Fujii.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gurgel and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Megumi Fujii embrace and tries to move away...
Megumi Fujii pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel pushes off of Megumi Fujii and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fujii stumbles backwards but Zoila Gurgel chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Megumi Fujii's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Megumi Fujii just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Fujii's face while in the clinch!
Fujii can't take many more shots like those!
Fujii's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Megumi Fujii embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fujii breaks the lock showing some skills...
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks Gurgel's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Fujii has reasons to be worried.
0:26 Round 5 and Fujii is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fujii is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
That hit Fujii who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fujii's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gurgel
Fujii has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Zoila Gurgel slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii pushes up and slides Zoila Gurgel's arm over her chin.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Gurgel sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll out, but Zoila Gurgel is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Megumi Fujii taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:32 Round 5
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/16 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Zoila brings some A+ game, and dominates Fujii in this one.
Zoila Gurgel is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii launches a kick
Gurgel checks it and keeps distance.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gurgel throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
0:52 Round 1 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel showing excellent timing, blasts Megumi Fujii with a right hand.
Great hook by Zoila Gurgel! Megumi Fujii is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Fujii's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Megumi Fujii kicks her legs trying to keep Zoila Gurgel away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Megumi Fujii jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow her to take this position easily.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Fujii ribs hard
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Megumi Fujii launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Fujii launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Fujii 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 3:40 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Fujii uses her strength to keep Fujii at a disadvantage
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Zoila Gurgel pushes Megumi Fujii against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Megumi Fujii struggles not allowing Zoila Gurgel improve her position.
Gurgel clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Megumi Fujii is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Fujii 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gurgel pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
0:48 Round 2 and Fujii is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel struggles to free herself
Gurgel struggles to free herself
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 1:00 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Fujii is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii 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
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel steps back and allows Fujii to get back to her feet.
Fujii climbs to her feet and is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fujii's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Fujii steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Megumi Fujii gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Megumi Fujii's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Fujii open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Fujii's face
Fujii shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fujii and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Megumi Fujii's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Fujii's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Fujii.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel goes to the body...
She punishes Fujii's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gurgel is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zoila Gurgel throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Fujii's chin! That stops Fujii in her tracks!
Fujii's Left eye is beginning to swell
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Megumi Fujii and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Fujii control.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Fujii has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Fujii control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
Gurgel is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Zoila Gurgel's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Zoila Gurgel work her BJJ game.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fujii! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii is cooling the fight on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gurgel
Fujii tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Fujii
She succeeds!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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0:12 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Fujii has a small cut in her Chin
Fujii is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Gurgel struggles to free herself
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Megumi Fujii is unable to take her down
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fujii's chin
Gurgel moves backwards and Megumi Fujii is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Fujii's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Some nice shots from Zoila Gurgel
that stun Fujii.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Gurgel and Fujii circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Megumi Fujii embrace and tries to move away...
Megumi Fujii pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel pushes off of Megumi Fujii and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Fujii stumbles backwards but Zoila Gurgel chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Megumi Fujii's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Megumi Fujii just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Fujii's face while in the clinch!
Fujii can't take many more shots like those!
Fujii's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Megumi Fujii embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Megumi Fujii is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Fujii to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii 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.
Fujii misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Fujii
Fujii attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Fujii quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Fujii is on the ground on her back
Fujii tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
Fujii clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Fujii
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fujii breaks the lock showing some skills...
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Megumi Fujii's arm and tries an armbar!
Fujii hold her own hand and breaks Gurgel's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Fujii has reasons to be worried.
0:26 Round 5 and Fujii is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fujii is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
That hit Fujii who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Megumi Fujii efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fujii's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gurgel
Fujii has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Zoila Gurgel slides her arm under Megumi Fujii's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Megumi Fujii pushes up and slides Zoila Gurgel's arm over her chin.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Fujii has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Fujii is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Fujii with one hook in
Gurgel sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Fujii Hyper-extended her left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gurgel
Fujii is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Megumi Fujii!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Megumi Fujii
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Megumi Fujii's chest and pulls her leg underneath Fujii's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii tries to roll out, but Zoila Gurgel is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Megumi Fujii taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:32 Round 5
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/16 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Zoila brings some A+ game, and dominates Fujii in this one.