Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2016 16:45:00 GMT -5
Tara LaRosa looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Zoila Gurgel glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tara LaRosa and Zoila Gurgel touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Tara LaRosa
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
LaRosa seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Tara LaRosa
connects with Gurgel.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
Gurgel is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes LaRosa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! LaRosa is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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.
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tara LaRosa rolls over herself and stands up while Zoila Gurgel rolls on her back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gurgel goes to the body...
her punches graze LaRosa's arm.
Gurgel launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Tara LaRosa
gets blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and counters with a solid straight!
LaRosa's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gurgel covers herself well
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and LaRosa continues in closed guard
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
LaRosa is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tara LaRosa
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tara LaRosa just can't get away!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa tries to take Zoila Gurgel down... Gurgel stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
Zoila Gurgel dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
LaRosa moves forward and holds Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
LaRosa sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over LaRosa!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes LaRosa against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Tara LaRosa seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
Good movement from LaRosa
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Nice punch by Tara LaRosa
that nearly tags Gurgel.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel moves on the ground
Gurgel cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! LaRosa doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Gurgel and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tara LaRosa is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
LaRosa is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by LaRosa and pushes her away!
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
Solid shot from Tara LaRosa to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
LaRosa's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Tara LaRosa 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel grab one of Tara LaRosa's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Tara LaRosa landed hard on her back
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Gurgel cartwheels towards LaRosa!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Tara LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tara LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
LaRosa struggles to free herself
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
LaRosa holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
gets deflected.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Gurgel throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Tara LaRosa to open her guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Stand up! This is what Gurgel's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Crushing shot to LaRosa's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa 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
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as LaRosa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tara LaRosa is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Tara LaRosa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tara LaRosa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 4/26 (15%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 695 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 37/51 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 687 s
Zoila did little if anything in the first. But that’s her thing. She basically never wins the first or two, but often wins the ones thereafter. Tonight was no different.
Zoila Gurgel glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tara LaRosa and Zoila Gurgel touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Tara LaRosa
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Even nicer blocks from LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Tara LaRosa jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
LaRosa seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Tara LaRosa catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by LaRosa.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is cheering her!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tara LaRosa looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Tara LaRosa
connects with Gurgel.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tara LaRosa closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tara LaRosa!
Gurgel is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
LaRosa is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes LaRosa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! LaRosa is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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.
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
LaRosa struggles and frees her leg!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tara LaRosa rolls over herself and stands up while Zoila Gurgel rolls on her back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gurgel goes to the body...
her punches graze LaRosa's arm.
Gurgel launches a kick
but Tara LaRosa avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Tara LaRosa
gets blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from LaRosa
and counters with a solid straight!
LaRosa's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Tara LaRosa positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gurgel covers herself well
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around LaRosa
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Tara LaRosa uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and LaRosa continues in closed guard
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
LaRosa pulls her arm out of danger.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tara LaRosa is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to LaRosa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because LaRosa tries to cover her face,
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Tara LaRosa!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits LaRosa ribs hard
LaRosa is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tara LaRosa
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tara LaRosa just can't get away!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa tries to take Zoila Gurgel down... Gurgel stumbles backwards and Tara LaRosa launches a few punches...
Zoila Gurgel dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
LaRosa wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
LaRosa moves forward and holds Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
LaRosa sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over LaRosa!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes LaRosa against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
LaRosa struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Tara LaRosa seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Tara LaRosa takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
LaRosa launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Some counter punches against Tara LaRosa
land while she's on her bicycle.
Good movement from LaRosa
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel and LaRosa circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
LaRosa receives a hard blow on her left leg!
Nice punch by Tara LaRosa
that nearly tags Gurgel.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel moves on the ground
Gurgel cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! LaRosa doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling LaRosa from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Tara LaRosa shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Tara LaRosa breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Zoila Gurgel and LaRosa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Tara LaRosa is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
LaRosa is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by LaRosa and pushes her away!
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from LaRosa!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
Solid shot from Tara LaRosa to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
LaRosa's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tara LaRosa's Right eye
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes LaRosa stumble back!
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Tara LaRosa 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel grab one of Tara LaRosa's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Tara LaRosa landed hard on her back
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Gurgel cartwheels towards LaRosa!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Tara LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in LaRosa's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
LaRosa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tara LaRosa.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to LaRosa's face!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
LaRosa struggles to free herself
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Tara LaRosa's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
LaRosa holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks LaRosa's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in LaRosa's side.
Tara LaRosa is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to show some ground skills
Zoila Gurgel put LaRosa in half guard.
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in closed guard over Gurgel
LaRosa tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A right hand from Tara LaRosa
gets deflected.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Gurgel throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Tara LaRosa is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tara LaRosa paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Tara LaRosa to open her guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Terrible one sided match... LaRosa was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
LaRosa launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Tara LaRosa closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Stand up! This is what Gurgel's cornermen are shouting. Tara LaRosa is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Tara LaRosa is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Crushing shot to LaRosa's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa 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 LaRosa
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
LaRosa 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
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Deep breaths from Tara LaRosa who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
LaRosa steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Tara LaRosa moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
LaRosa's Chin is beginning to swell
LaRosa has a small cut in her Chin
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
LaRosa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel throws a low kick
She switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
LaRosa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as LaRosa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tara LaRosa is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Tara LaRosa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tara LaRosa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Tara LaRosa. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
LaRosa steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 4/26 (15%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 695 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 37/51 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 687 s
Zoila did little if anything in the first. But that’s her thing. She basically never wins the first or two, but often wins the ones thereafter. Tonight was no different.