Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2012 16:18:11 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Meisha Tate looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Zoila Gurgel has fight Meisha Tate 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Zoila Gurgel and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Meisha Tate just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gurgel quickly defends.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gurgel's side.
Gurgel ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Gurgel
Tate tries to move to full mount
Tate's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Zoila Gurgel
Blocked by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Tate's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Tate followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Meisha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Meisha Tate
Gurgel is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Meisha Tate swings...
hard impact to Gurgel's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
and hits Gurgel ribs hard
Gurgel steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Gurgel and Tate are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Tate against the cage
Meisha Tate pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Meisha Tate
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries to breaks Zoila Gurgel's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Tate doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel struggles and launches a few punches to Tate's head
Those punches are hitting! Tate covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel launches a few hard punches to Meisha Tate's ribs!
Meisha Tate's ribs shows the damage! Zoila Gurgel is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Tate launches a knee!
Gurgel blocks that knee.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Meisha Tate's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Meisha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
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 did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Meisha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Meisha Tate launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gurgel's knee!
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Here comes Meisha Tate with a vicious middle kick!
Zoila Gurgel dodges that one moving backwards
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate 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 Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Meisha Tate work her BJJ game.
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Tate
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that lands on Meisha Tate's leg.
Tate hyper-extended her leg
Tate goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel blocks.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Right cheek
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Tate against the cage
Meisha Tate pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Meisha Tate
The fighters are clinching.
Meisha Tate 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.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Meisha Tate's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Meisha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. She made it look easy!
Meisha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Tate blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Body kick by Meisha Tate...
is blocked.
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Good front kick from Gurgel!
Tate stumbles backwards after that one!
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Zoila Gurgel work her BJJ game.
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Meisha Tate closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
Zoila Gurgel throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gurgel moves forward and holds Tate
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel tries to take Meisha Tate down... Tate stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tate's jaw!
Tate has a small cut in her Chin
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tate forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel struggles and launches a few punches to Tate's head
Those punches are hitting! Tate covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel takes a break to breathe while holding Meisha Tate.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Good movement from Tate
who is bobbing and weaving.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Meisha Tate.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 4
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Tate moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
0:40 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gurgel is smart enough to block that one.
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away Tate's leg!
Zoila Gurgel is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Tate control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate ribs hard
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Tate blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Tate was not intelligently defending herself!
Tate Hyper-extended her arm
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by TKO (Middle kick) at 3:55 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 2/23 (9%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/25 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Zoila kinda worked away at this one like a snowball. First she did a bit here and there. Then she started doing more, and more, and more, until by the end of the fight, she had Meisha in a terrible position and just dominated the last part of the fight. Solid win.
Meisha Tate looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Zoila Gurgel has fight Meisha Tate 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Zoila Gurgel and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Meisha Tate just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gurgel quickly defends.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gurgel's side.
Gurgel ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in open guard over Gurgel
Tate tries to move to full mount
Tate's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tate use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering her!
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Zoila Gurgel
Blocked by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Tate's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Tate followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Meisha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Meisha Tate
Gurgel is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Meisha Tate swings...
hard impact to Gurgel's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
and hits Gurgel ribs hard
Gurgel steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Gurgel and Tate are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Tate against the cage
Meisha Tate pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Meisha Tate
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries to breaks Zoila Gurgel's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Tate doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel struggles and launches a few punches to Tate's head
Those punches are hitting! Tate covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel launches a few hard punches to Meisha Tate's ribs!
Meisha Tate's ribs shows the damage! Zoila Gurgel is working her opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Tate launches a knee!
Gurgel blocks that knee.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Meisha Tate's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Meisha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Tate to pull guard.
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 did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Meisha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Meisha Tate launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gurgel's knee!
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Here comes Meisha Tate with a vicious middle kick!
Zoila Gurgel dodges that one moving backwards
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate 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 Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Meisha Tate work her BJJ game.
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Tate
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that lands on Meisha Tate's leg.
Tate hyper-extended her leg
Tate goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Zoila Gurgel has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel blocks.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tate's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Right cheek
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tate!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Tate against the cage
Meisha Tate pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Meisha Tate
The fighters are clinching.
Meisha Tate 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.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Meisha Tate's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Meisha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Tate.
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. She made it look easy!
Meisha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Tate blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Body kick by Meisha Tate...
is blocked.
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Good front kick from Gurgel!
Tate stumbles backwards after that one!
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tate is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Zoila Gurgel work her BJJ game.
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Meisha Tate closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
Zoila Gurgel throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Gurgel wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Gurgel moves forward and holds Tate
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel tries to take Meisha Tate down... Tate stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tate's jaw!
Tate has a small cut in her Chin
Tate doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tate forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel struggles and launches a few punches to Tate's head
Those punches are hitting! Tate covers her head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel takes a break to breathe while holding Meisha Tate.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Good movement from Tate
who is bobbing and weaving.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel aggressively and repeatedly punches Tate.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Meisha Tate.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 4
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Tate moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
0:40 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gurgel is smart enough to block that one.
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away Tate's leg!
Zoila Gurgel is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Tate control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
John McCarthy 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel and Tate engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate ribs hard
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Tate blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Tate was not intelligently defending herself!
Tate Hyper-extended her arm
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by TKO (Middle kick) at 3:55 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 2/23 (9%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/25 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Zoila kinda worked away at this one like a snowball. First she did a bit here and there. Then she started doing more, and more, and more, until by the end of the fight, she had Meisha in a terrible position and just dominated the last part of the fight. Solid win.