Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2017 16:30:26 GMT -5
Miku Matsumoto looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Zoila Gurgel looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Zoila Gurgel today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matsumoto and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
Matsumoto wraps her leg around Zoila Gurgel leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel moves on the ground
Gurgel cannot take advantage in the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel pushes Miku Matsumoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Miku Matsumoto struggles not allowing Zoila Gurgel improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Matsumoto's right cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gurgel fires low kicks
punishing Matsumoto's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto blocks.
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's left thigh
Gurgel tries to grapple
She puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Matsumoto
to no visible effect.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Miku Matsumoto
are blocked by Gurgel.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Matsumoto blocks that kick with her leg.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gurgel and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Matsumoto with punches
Matsumoto reels from the strikes.
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Matsumoto won't allow her to take this position easily.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto 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!
Matsumoto misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gurgel
Gurgel wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks Zoila Gurgel's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Matsumoto closes her legs around Zoila Gurgel's leg. Gurgel is not able to move away now!
Gurgel misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Gurgel tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gurgel is clinching with Matsumoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miku Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel against the fence with her fingers all over Gurgel's face
Gurgel looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Miku Matsumoto arm and move away from danger Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Dan Miragliotta 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Matsumoto tries to grapple
Gurgel moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto's ribs hard
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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 Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Left cheek
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto ribs hard
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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Matsumoto and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto sets up a throw
She fumbles and falls down!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Matsumoto clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Matsumoto! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Matsumoto misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Matsumoto stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right eye
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks and steps away.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Matsumoto stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Matsumoto hyper-extended her leg
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Miku Matsumoto's ankle
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Zoila Gurgel.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
land on Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Zoila completely shut down Matsu here. Her defence is nuts.
Zoila Gurgel looks like she's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Zoila Gurgel today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matsumoto and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
Matsumoto wraps her leg around Zoila Gurgel leg and prevents her from moving.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel moves on the ground
Gurgel cannot take advantage in the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel pushes Miku Matsumoto against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Miku Matsumoto struggles not allowing Zoila Gurgel improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Matsumoto's right cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Gurgel fires low kicks
punishing Matsumoto's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto blocks.
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's left thigh
Gurgel tries to grapple
She puts Matsumoto in a double underhook!
Miku Matsumoto tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Miku Matsumoto embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Matsumoto
to no visible effect.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Body kick by Miku Matsumoto...
is blocked.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Miku Matsumoto
are blocked by Gurgel.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
Nice punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Matsumoto blocks that kick with her leg.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Inside leg kick from Gurgel
that goes awry.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
A solid combination from Miku Matsumoto
mostly hits air.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gurgel and Matsumoto circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Matsumoto with punches
Matsumoto reels from the strikes.
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Matsumoto won't allow her to take this position easily.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto 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!
Matsumoto misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gurgel
Gurgel wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Miku Matsumoto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel passes momentarily but Miku Matsumoto regains full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto blocks Zoila Gurgel's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel sits over her knees and pushes away Matsumoto's leg!
Matsumoto closes her legs around Zoila Gurgel's leg. Gurgel is not able to move away now!
Gurgel misses a step and Miku Matsumoto sees an opportunity to counter her!
Miku Matsumoto doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Gurgel tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gurgel is clinching with Matsumoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miku Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel against the fence with her fingers all over Gurgel's face
Gurgel looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Miku Matsumoto arm and move away from danger Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Dan Miragliotta 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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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Matsumoto tries to grapple
Gurgel moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Matsumoto with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto's ribs hard
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Matsumoto is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Matsumoto pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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 Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matsumoto is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Matsumoto goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Miku Matsumoto closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Matsumoto has a small cut in her Left cheek
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Matsumoto ribs hard
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Matsumoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto stumbles backwards and Zoila Gurgel circles to get the center of the cage
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Miku Matsumoto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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Matsumoto and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto sets up a throw
She fumbles and falls down!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Matsumoto
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matsumoto is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Matsumoto clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Matsumoto! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Matsumoto.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miku Matsumoto struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Matsumoto misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Terrible one sided match... Matsumoto was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Matsumoto!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Miku Matsumoto's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Matsumoto is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Matsumoto with two hooks in
Matsumoto is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
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.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Matsumoto stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Miku Matsumoto's Right eye
Miku Matsumoto is a bloody mess!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a middle kick
Miku Matsumoto blocks and steps away.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Miku Matsumoto. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Matsumoto stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Matsumoto receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Matsumoto hyper-extended her leg
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Miku Matsumoto's ankle
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Miku Matsumoto for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miku Matsumoto lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Solid low kick from Zoila Gurgel.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Matsumoto seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Several good body shots
land on Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 8/12 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Zoila completely shut down Matsu here. Her defence is nuts.