Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2016 18:44:19 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Randa Markos looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Markos sprawls and remains on her feet.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Randa Markos paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Gurgel
who is bobbing and weaving.
Markos is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Markos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Markos struggles and frees her leg!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Markos can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos 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.
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.
Markos moves forward looking for some action
Randa Markos shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Randa Markos embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Randa Markos looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Randa Markos's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Markos
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Randa Markos to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Markos ducks under...
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
They could take their toll on Gurgel.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Randa Markos has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
Randa Markos paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel swings ineffectively.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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.
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Round 3
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Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Markos's chin
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
0:38 Round 3 and Markos is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Markos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Markos doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Markos
and counters with a solid straight!
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Markos sets up a throw
Zoila Gurgel flies through the air!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Markos time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that lands on Randa Markos's leg.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos's ribs hard
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Markos moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking Markos's attemp of grappling
Gurgel and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Markos doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Markos forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Markos pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Gurgel pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Randa Markos's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Markos receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Randa Markos's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Markos open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 4:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos 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 Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Randa Markos to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Markos is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Randa Markos moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
Randa Markos and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Markos staggers backwards. Gurgel wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Randa Markos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos has seen better days.
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Zoila Gurgel is on her feet again.
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Nice beating Randa Markos has received.
Markos tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Markos's guard.
Markos didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Markos now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
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 5
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Markos seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Markos to try and defend better.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Markos grabs Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel shakes her off.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Randa Markos takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randa Markos slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Zoila Gurgel cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gurgel moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel pushes Randa Markos and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos 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 Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos 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 Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Markos's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Markos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Randa Markos. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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.
Winner is Randa Markos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 30/46 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 3/33 (9%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 694 s
Close fight. Both are good. So good. Good tournament fight. Good.
Randa Markos looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Markos sprawls and remains on her feet.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Randa Markos paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Gurgel
who is bobbing and weaving.
Markos is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Markos
who is bobbing and weaving.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Markos struggles and frees her leg!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Markos can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos 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.
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.
Markos moves forward looking for some action
Randa Markos shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Randa Markos embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Randa Markos looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Randa Markos's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Markos
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Randa Markos catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Markos.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Randa Markos
Markos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to escape from the closed guard
Randa Markos any adventage in the ground.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Randa Markos to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Markos ducks under...
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Good looking punches from Randa Markos on the ground
They could take their toll on Gurgel.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Randa Markos has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos 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 Markos
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Markos into her guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Markos positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
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.
Randa Markos paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel swings ineffectively.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
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.
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Round 3
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Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Markos's chin
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
0:38 Round 3 and Markos is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Markos trying to keep the fight at striking range
Markos doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randa Markos is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let Markos get in on her legs.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Markos
and counters with a solid straight!
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Markos sets up a throw
Zoila Gurgel flies through the air!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal allows Markos time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that lands on Randa Markos's leg.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos's ribs hard
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Markos moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking Markos's attemp of grappling
Gurgel and Markos circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Markos doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Markos forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Markos pushes her opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Gurgel pushes her opponent away and circles towards the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Randa Markos's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Markos receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Markos clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Randa Markos's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Markos open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 4:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Randa Markos
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Randa Markos can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Markos 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 Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid shot from Randa Markos to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randa Markos
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gurgel
Markos is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Randa Markos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Randa Markos is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Randa Markos moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
Randa Markos and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Randa Markos attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Markos staggers backwards. Gurgel wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Randa Markos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos has seen better days.
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Zoila Gurgel is on her feet again.
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Nice beating Randa Markos has received.
Markos tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Markos's guard.
Markos didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Markos now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Randa Markos was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Zoila Gurgel is standing now.
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 5
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Markos seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Markos to try and defend better.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Markos grabs Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel shakes her off.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Randa Markos takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Randa Markos slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Zoila Gurgel cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Markos is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gurgel moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gurgel pushes Randa Markos and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Markos to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos 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 Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos 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 Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Markos
Gurgel is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Markos misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Markos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Markos
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Markos's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Markos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Randa Markos. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Markos seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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.
Winner is Randa Markos by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 30/46 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 3/33 (9%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 694 s
Close fight. Both are good. So good. Good tournament fight. Good.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!