Post by The Sandmen on Feb 19, 2020 23:36:23 GMT -5
Alexa Grasso raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Claudia Gadelha doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Claudia Gadelha today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alexa Grasso and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Claudia Gadelha hovers above Grasso
Good punches to Grasso's body.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Claudia Gadelha hooks Grasso's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Alexa Grasso manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexa Grasso's Left cheek
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Grasso looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Grasso pulls her arm out of danger.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Grasso who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Grasso's ribs.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha was tooling Alexa Grasso for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexa Grasso lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grasso blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso looks to be in very good shape.
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexa Grasso
Solid shots!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gadelha seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexa Grasso and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Gadelha ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha aggressively and repeatedly punches Grasso.
Good job by Grasso blocking and slipping the blows.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Grasso's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexa Grasso's Right eye
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Grasso's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Grasso's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Claudia Gadelha
Blocked by Gadelha.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Middle kick from Grasso.
The kick just misses.
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Hard blow to Grasso's mid-section, she seems hurt
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Gadelha drills Alexa Grasso's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Alexa Grasso jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Crushing shot to Grasso's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Alexa Grasso to open her guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexa Grasso holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Claudia Gadelha! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Claudia Gadelha doesn't defend herself!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Alexa Grasso
land while she's on her bicycle.
Claudia Gadelha locks Alexa Grasso's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Alexa Grasso to the mat.
She can't keep control over Alexa Grasso's body. Alexa Grasso scrammbles back to her feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexa Grasso can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexa Grasso
Gadelha checks it.
An overhand right from Alexa Grasso that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gadelha's stops that one with her face! How is Gadelha standing?!
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Grasso's being punished here!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Grasso rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Grasso moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Claudia Gadelha checks the kick.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gadelha pushes Alexa Grasso and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Solid shot from Alexa Grasso to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexa Grasso didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gadelha uses her forearms to block the impact!
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gadelha uses her forearms to block the impact!
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexa Grasso moves forward looking for some grappling action
Grasso has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexa Grasso is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Gadelha with uppercuts!
Gadelha is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Gadelha is unable to escape!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Right eye
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexa Grasso postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Gadelha ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso grapple with Claudia Gadelha and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso is getting frustrated here.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gadelha in the side of the head
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 5
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Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha fakes some punches
Grasso ties her up.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
A wicked punch by Alexa Grasso
rocks Gadelha!
Claudia Gadelha and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha has a small cut in her Nose
Gadelha cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Grasso can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Grasso launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Grasso throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Grasso launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gadelha's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a body shot
Grasso dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gadelha's chin! That stops Gadelha in her tracks!
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Alexa Grasso was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Alexa Grasso runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Alexa Grasso
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 35/48 (73%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3333,6
Clinch Damage 544,42
Ground Damage 474,93
Time on the ground 872 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 9/15 (60%)
GnP strikes 33/61 (54%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2572,53
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2230,03
Time on the ground 872 s
This turned into an amazing fight. Gadelha dominated early and got out to basically a 3 round lead. She had almost finished Grasso by the end of the third.Then Alexa came on strong in the last 2 rounds, and was very close to finishing Gadelha by the end of the 5th. I think based on damage and momentum, ALexa would have finished Claudia if they had one more round. INTERESTING STUFF!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Claudia Gadelha today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alexa Grasso and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Claudia Gadelha hovers above Grasso
Good punches to Grasso's body.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Claudia Gadelha hooks Grasso's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Grasso's eyes...
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
Alexa Grasso manages to kick Gadelha away and scrambles on top!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexa Grasso's Left cheek
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. Grasso looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Grasso pulls her arm out of danger.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Grasso who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Grasso's ribs.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Grasso's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha was tooling Alexa Grasso for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexa Grasso lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Grasso blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Alexa Grasso gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso 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 Gadelha's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso looks to be in very good shape.
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexa Grasso
Solid shots!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gadelha seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
Grasso is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexa Grasso and Gadelha engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Gadelha ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha aggressively and repeatedly punches Grasso.
Good job by Grasso blocking and slipping the blows.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Grasso's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexa Grasso's Right eye
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to move on the ground and shows Claudia Gadelha a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Grasso's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Alexa Grasso regains full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Grasso's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Claudia Gadelha
Blocked by Gadelha.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gadelha struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Middle kick from Grasso.
The kick just misses.
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
Hard blow to Grasso's mid-section, she seems hurt
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Gadelha drills Alexa Grasso's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Alexa Grasso jumps back and jabs
Gadelha only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexa Grasso is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Crushing shot to Grasso's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Alexa Grasso to open her guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexa Grasso holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Alexa Grasso's guard...
Alexa Grasso has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Claudia Gadelha! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Claudia Gadelha doesn't defend herself!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Alexa Grasso
land while she's on her bicycle.
Claudia Gadelha locks Alexa Grasso's right arm in a kimura. She rolls through bringing Alexa Grasso to the mat.
She can't keep control over Alexa Grasso's body. Alexa Grasso scrammbles back to her feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexa Grasso can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexa Grasso
Gadelha checks it.
An overhand right from Alexa Grasso that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gadelha's stops that one with her face! How is Gadelha standing?!
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha paws at Grasso.
Grasso answers with solid punches!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Grasso's being punished here!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Grasso rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Grasso moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Claudia Gadelha checks the kick.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gadelha pushes Alexa Grasso and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Solid shot from Alexa Grasso to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexa Grasso didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Grasso tries to cover her face,
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gadelha uses her forearms to block the impact!
Grasso clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Grasso is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Gadelha uses her forearms to block the impact!
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Grasso is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexa Grasso moves forward looking for some grappling action
Grasso has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexa Grasso is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Gadelha with uppercuts!
Gadelha is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Gadelha is unable to escape!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Right eye
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexa Grasso postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Gadelha ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alexa Grasso grapple with Claudia Gadelha and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso is getting frustrated here.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to open up Claudia Gadelha's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gadelha in the side of the head
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 5
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Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to move to full guard
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Claudia Gadelha fakes some punches
Grasso ties her up.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Grasso
Gadelha is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Grasso's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Grasso's side.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to better her position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
A wicked punch by Alexa Grasso
rocks Gadelha!
Claudia Gadelha and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha has a small cut in her Nose
Gadelha cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Grasso can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in her guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Grasso's cheek from the guard.
Alexa Grasso uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Grasso tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Grasso launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Grasso throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Grasso launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Gadelha's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexa Grasso takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a body shot
Grasso dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gadelha's chin! That stops Gadelha in her tracks!
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Alexa Grasso was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Alexa Grasso runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Alexa Grasso
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 35/48 (73%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/14 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/28 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 3333,6
Clinch Damage 544,42
Ground Damage 474,93
Time on the ground 872 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 9/15 (60%)
GnP strikes 33/61 (54%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2572,53
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2230,03
Time on the ground 872 s
This turned into an amazing fight. Gadelha dominated early and got out to basically a 3 round lead. She had almost finished Grasso by the end of the third.Then Alexa came on strong in the last 2 rounds, and was very close to finishing Gadelha by the end of the 5th. I think based on damage and momentum, ALexa would have finished Claudia if they had one more round. INTERESTING STUFF!