Post by The Sandmen on Oct 19, 2012 16:10:46 GMT -5
Shayna Baszler looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by Gurgel while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Baszler and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
almost hit her as she moves away.
Good movement from Gurgel
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Baszler looks to be in very good shape.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Baszler and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put Baszler in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Shayna Baszler's head... Tight guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Shayna Baszler hooks Gurgel's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Zoila Gurgel manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gurgel
Baszler is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel cartwheels towards Baszler!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Shayna Baszler.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler 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
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
Gurgel ties her up.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Baszler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Left cheek
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's head, but she seems okay.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Gurgel pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Baszler's left thigh
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler slightly pushes Gurgel into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Baszler steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Baszler's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Baszler moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gurgel
Gurgel wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Baszler misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gurgel is holding Shayna Baszler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel pushes Baszler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Baszler is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Baszler's moves on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Baszler control.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler 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 Baszler.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Baszler control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel is in closed guard... Baszler 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 Baszler
Gurgel is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
Gurgel moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Baszler time to recover... 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.
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Baszler open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Baszler steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Baszler has a small cut in her Nose
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
Nice punches.
Baszler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right cheek
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Baszler and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Baszler.
Hard blow to Baszler's mid-section, she seems hurt
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Gurgel steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
Baszler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Baszler has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Baszler's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel hovers above Baszler
Good punches to Baszler's body.
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Shayna Baszler's ankle
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
Shayna Baszler seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Baszler moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 804 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 28/40 (70%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 804 s
This was a pretty stale stalemate until Bazler’s stamina became a major issue midway through round 4. She basically got destroyed after that, and was probably about 30 seconds away from being finished. Also, her offensive output was TERRIBLE. She needs to land those strikes, finish those takedowns, land those GnPs, etc.
Ferocious staredown by Gurgel while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Baszler and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
almost hit her as she moves away.
Good movement from Gurgel
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel takes a break to breathe while holding Shayna Baszler.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Baszler looks to be in very good shape.
Baszler studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Baszler and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put Baszler in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Shayna Baszler's head... Tight guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Shayna Baszler hooks Gurgel's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Zoila Gurgel manages to kick Baszler away and scrambles on top!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Shayna Baszler passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Gurgel
Baszler is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Baszler throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel cartwheels towards Baszler!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Shayna Baszler.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler 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
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Gurgel
Shayna Baszler fakes some punches
Gurgel ties her up.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Baszler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Left cheek
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's head, but she seems okay.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Baszler gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Gurgel pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Baszler's left thigh
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shayna Baszler slightly pushes Gurgel into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Baszler steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Baszler's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Baszler quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Shayna Baszler. 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.
Baszler moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gurgel
Gurgel wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Baszler misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gurgel is holding Shayna Baszler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel pushes Baszler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Baszler is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Baszler's moves on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shayna Baszler.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel is holding Shayna Baszler's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Shayna Baszler down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Baszler control.
Baszler clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Baszler has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Baszler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler 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 Baszler.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Baszler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler with two hooks in
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Baszler.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Shayna Baszler
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Baszler forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Baszler to pull guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler is not able to stop Baszler ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Shayna Baszler...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Nice beating Shayna Baszler has received.
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Baszler control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel is in closed guard... Baszler 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 Baszler
Gurgel is in closed guard... Baszler tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Baszler!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Baszler against the cage
Shayna Baszler tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Baszler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Baszler stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
Gurgel moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Shayna Baszler is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shayna Baszler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Baszler's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Baszler time to recover... 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.
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Shayna Baszler is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Baszler
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Baszler open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Baszler steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Baszler is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Shayna Baszler
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Baszler with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Baszler has a small cut in her Nose
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
Nice punches.
Baszler's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Shayna Baszler's Right cheek
Shayna Baszler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Baszler and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Baszler.
Hard blow to Baszler's mid-section, she seems hurt
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Baszler looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Baszler is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Gurgel steps backwards away from Shayna Baszler. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Baszler's right cheek.
Baszler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Baszler has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Baszler is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler doesn't stop bleeding.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Shayna Baszler can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Baszler
Terrible one sided match... Baszler was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Baszler is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Baszler's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is a bloody mess!
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Zoila Gurgel hovers above Baszler
Good punches to Baszler's body.
Baszler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Baszler launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Baszler
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Shayna Baszler's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Shayna Baszler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Shayna Baszler's ankle
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
Shayna Baszler seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel and Baszler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Baszler hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Baszler moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 804 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 28/40 (70%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 804 s
This was a pretty stale stalemate until Bazler’s stamina became a major issue midway through round 4. She basically got destroyed after that, and was probably about 30 seconds away from being finished. Also, her offensive output was TERRIBLE. She needs to land those strikes, finish those takedowns, land those GnPs, etc.