Post by The Sandmen on Nov 3, 2016 8:58:40 GMT -5
Paige VanZant doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Gurgel while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
0:10 Round 1 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Every time Zoila Gurgel attempts to get inside
VanZant misses with a low kick.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits VanZant's ribs hard
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Gurgel's body! She's holding her side
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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 VanZant
Gurgel 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gurgel is holding Paige VanZant's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Paige VanZant shows great balance while pushing away Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Paige VanZant looks to counter!
Paige VanZant throws a flurry of punches at Gurgel...
Gurgel is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
VanZant tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and VanZant continues in closed guard
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Good front kick from VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel blocks
3:28 Round 1 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gurgel moves back and takes a deep breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is countered by Zoila Gurgel.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to free her leg...
Gurgel doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Gurgel wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
VanZant pulls her arm out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
VanZant goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
VanZant struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
VanZant struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Gurgel's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant looks to be in very good shape.
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through VanZant's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Gurgel wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries an armbar from the bottom!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel showing excellent timing, blasts Paige VanZant with a right hand.
Great hook by Zoila Gurgel! Paige VanZant is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gurgel is standing while VanZant is on the ground on her back
VanZant tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Back to the beginning! Paige VanZant is standing now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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 clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Gurgel stays on her feet
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Paige VanZant's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel launches a body shot
VanZant evades.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
VanZant launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel blocks.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant is in Gurgel open guard now
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 3
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Gurgel and VanZant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
VanZant blocks that. It was easy!
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paige VanZant is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
VanZant breaks the closed guard of Zoila Gurgel and moves to half guard
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Even nicer blocks from VanZant.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
VanZant leads with a punch
Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
VanZant jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Paige VanZant pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Paige VanZant embrace and tries to move away...
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant grapple with Zoila Gurgel and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Zoila Gurgel managed to maintain her balances and move away from VanZant
Paige VanZant and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Paige VanZant! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
VanZant ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 4
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Crisp uppercut by VanZant followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Hard blow to Gurgel's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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 VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Zoila Gurgel any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Gurgel's mid-section, she seems hurt
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant 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.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
VanZant jumps and tries to free her leg! Gurgel doesn't allow this but Paige VanZant is able to get half guard here.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel rolls and she's now on half guard over Paige VanZant. Nice reversal.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant breaths deeply while on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount
VanZant's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zoila Gurgel is not able to stop Gurgel ground skills and Paige VanZant moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Paige VanZant shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
VanZant and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. VanZant steps for a throw
Zoila Gurgel is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Paige VanZant.
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Round 5
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Tremendous strikes from VanZant!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
gets blocked by VanZant.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks VanZant's jaw!
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Gurgel ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant forces Zoila Gurgel to open her guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to get a side mount...
Gurgel wraps her leg around Paige VanZant leg and prevents her from moving.
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg...
Paige VanZant uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gurgel's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
Paige VanZant looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
VanZant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. VanZant moves back and takes a deep breath.
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to posture up and open Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
VanZant struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel closed her guard around Paige VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
Paige VanZant moves to side mount
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Zoila Gurgel shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Zoila Gurgel breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gurgel breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Zoila Gurgel shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Zoila Gurgel breaks that americana attempt!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes VanZant's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Steve Mazzagatti 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 5 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for VanZant, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 6/27 (22%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 16/25 (64%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 928 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 16/29 (55%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 921 s
Paige dominated this fight, but Zoila is a defensive beast. As a result, the total damage in this fight was TERRIBLE. Interesting fight, but just no damage for anyone.