Post by The Sandmen on Jan 3, 2018 1:17:07 GMT -5
Paige VanZant is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Gurgel is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
VanZant has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Zoila Gurgel
almost hit her as she moves away.
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 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
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in 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
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under VanZant control.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Zoila Gurgel.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
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
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Gurgel wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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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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
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
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 tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
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
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Good looking punches from Zoila Gurgel on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and VanZant is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
2:16 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gurgel seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant catches an ankle and Gurgel is tripped to the mat!
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
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gurgel ties her up.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Gurgel quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gurgel's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Gurgel time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
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 is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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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
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gurgel uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 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!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under VanZant control.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant rolls on the ground and she finishes being fully mounted by Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate VanZant, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
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.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant has a small cut in her Left eye
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 open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
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...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
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 tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
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 is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
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.
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.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Zoila Gurgel brings Paige VanZant down to the ground and pulls her head out.
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Mario Yamasaki 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 shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
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.
Gurgel ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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 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 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
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 is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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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
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
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 gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
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
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away VanZant's leg!
Zoila Gurgel is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
Gurgel and VanZant are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gurgel and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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
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!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant 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 Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
VanZant stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Zoila Gurgel is coming in again!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
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
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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
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 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 gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Split decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/37 (14%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 13/23 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 914 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 914 s
Look at that damage difference. Wow. Just plain wow. Judges, much?
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Paige VanZant's Chin
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Gurgel is on the receiving end of a great combo by VanZant.
VanZant has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Zoila Gurgel
almost hit her as she moves away.
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 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
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Paige VanZant work her BJJ game.
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in 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
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! VanZant's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under VanZant control.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
VanZant throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Great move by VanZant who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant takes a break to breathe while holding Zoila Gurgel.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Paige VanZant moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
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
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Gurgel wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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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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
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
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 tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
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
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Good looking punches from Zoila Gurgel on the ground
They could take their toll on VanZant.
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel tries to open up VanZant with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and VanZant is trying to block them with her hands...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
2:16 Round 2 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gurgel seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paige VanZant is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
VanZant catches an ankle and Gurgel is tripped to the mat!
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
Paige VanZant fakes some punches
Gurgel ties her up.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel attempts a triangle from bottom! Paige VanZant slips out. Gurgel quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Paige VanZant slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
VanZant launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gurgel's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows Gurgel time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
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 is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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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
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Paige VanZant's chest and pulls her leg underneath VanZant's head. There's the triangle attempt!
VanZant tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and shows Paige VanZant a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gurgel uses her forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 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!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Paige VanZant's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and VanZant clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
VanZant has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under VanZant control.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for VanZant! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for VanZant.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant rolls on the ground and she finishes being fully mounted by Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate VanZant, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
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.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for VanZant!
VanZant adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
VanZant is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Gurgel is in rear mount over VanZant with two hooks in
VanZant 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Paige VanZant's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Paige VanZant's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Paige VanZant easily defends the attempt.
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant has a small cut in her Left eye
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 open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
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...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Paige VanZant launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
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 tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
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 is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
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.
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.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Paige VanZant to her stomach and takes her back!
Mario Yamasaki 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paige VanZant sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Paige VanZant locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Zoila Gurgel brings Paige VanZant down to the ground and pulls her head out.
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of VanZant's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paige VanZant.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Mario Yamasaki 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 shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
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.
Gurgel ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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 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 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
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 is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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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
As the fight continues it seems that Paige VanZant is taking the best of the fight.
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant succeeds
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 gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
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
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away VanZant's leg!
Zoila Gurgel is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Paige VanZant...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
VanZant launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from VanZant
and counters with a solid straight!
Gurgel and VanZant are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Paige VanZant launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gurgel and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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
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!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
VanZant 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 Paige VanZant efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
VanZant stumbles back, her corner is screaming! Zoila Gurgel is coming in again!
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
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
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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
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 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 gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki 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!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Split decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 5/37 (14%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 13/23 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 914 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/13 (62%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 914 s
Look at that damage difference. Wow. Just plain wow. Judges, much?