Post by The Sandmen on Mar 6, 2017 9:17:00 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Gadelha while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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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Gadelha and Markos move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gadelha is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos Hyper-extended her left arm
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Markos breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Markos breaks free.
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Randa Markos...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Randa Markos
Great move by Gadelha who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Markos tries to dirty boxing while holds Gadelha against cage
Gadelha is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Randa Markos put Gadelha in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Randa Markos regains half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Markos leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Randa Markos is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Randa Markos in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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 Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
grazes Markos's right cheek.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha 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.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Randa Markos looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Claudia Gadelha against the mat!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura looks tight...
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
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
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.
Markos looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gadelha pushes Randa Markos and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randa Markos jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gadelha sprawls and remains on her feet.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Gadelha is in open guard over Markos... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Markos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 1:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Markos fires a barrage of punches at Gadelha's head!
The punches go wide.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Markos leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Stand up! This is what Gadelha's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Randa Markos hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Markos's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Punishing hold!
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Claudia Gadelha against the mat!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Triangle
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Gadelha's moves.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Gadelha's moves.
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.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Claudia Gadelha takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Left cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Claudia Gadelha just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Markos may be in trouble!
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Markos's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gadelha looks to work from half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha pushes Markos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gadelha who is in full mount! Markos is in trouble now!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha storms over Markos with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gadelha doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Markos's face with her elbows!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Forehead
Markos seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Markos's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gadelha moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Markos has a small cut in her Mouth
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Claudia Gadelha sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Randa Markos fires an unorthodox punch to Gadelha's torso
that goes wide.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha showing excellent timing, blasts Randa Markos with a right hand.
Great hook by Claudia Gadelha! Randa Markos is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Markos's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gadelha is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Claudia Gadelha creates space and allows Randa Markos to stand up.
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Claudia Gadelha tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos's ribs hard
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Markos goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Claudia Gadelha controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
Gadelha is in rear mount over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha is in rear mount over Markos
Claudia Gadelha throws her leg over Randa Markos's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Claudia Gadelha's rear naked choke attempt!
Gadelha is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Gadelha is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Markos struggles to free herself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Claudia Gadelha's lock! This is over! Markos didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:54 Round 5
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 869 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 8/5 (160%)
GnP strikes 5/21 (24%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
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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Gadelha and Markos move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gadelha is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos Hyper-extended her left arm
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Markos breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Markos breaks free.
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Randa Markos...
Claudia Gadelha slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Randa Markos
Great move by Gadelha who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Markos tries to dirty boxing while holds Gadelha against cage
Gadelha is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha is holding Randa Markos's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Randa Markos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Markos's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randa Markos work her BJJ game.
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Randa Markos put Gadelha in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Randa Markos regains half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Markos tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Markos leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Randa Markos is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Randa Markos in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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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 Gadelha
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Randa Markos tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
Randa Markos gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha throws a punch
that gets deflected.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
grazes Markos's right cheek.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos moves on the ground
Markos cannot take advantage in the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha 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.
Randa Markos moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Randa Markos looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gadelha reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Markos hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Gadelha is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Markos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gadelha measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Randa Markos lifts her opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down she goes!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't break the lock and Randa Markos is running out of time!
Markos struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Claudia Gadelha against the mat!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Kimura
That Kimura looks tight...
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Randa Markos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Markos away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
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
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.
Markos looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She is not able to do it
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Claudia Gadelha 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.
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll on the ground...
Gadelha knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gadelha pushes Randa Markos and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randa Markos jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Markos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gadelha sprawls and remains on her feet.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Gadelha is in closed guard... Markos tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Gadelha succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gadelha tries to cover her face,
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Gadelha is in open guard over Markos... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Markos rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Markos throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 1:35 in the 3 round
Randa Markos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Randa Markos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gadelha is able to break the lock.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Markos
She succeeds!
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha 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 Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Randa Markos uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Randa Markos sees an opportunity to counter her!
Markos fires a barrage of punches at Gadelha's head!
The punches go wide.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Markos continues in closed guard
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Randa Markos is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gadelha blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Markos misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Markos leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Stand up! This is what Gadelha's cornermen are shouting. Randa Markos is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Markos moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
Randa Markos tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Markos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Randa Markos looks to counter!
Randa Markos hovers above Gadelha
Good punches to Gadelha's body.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Markos's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Punishing hold!
Markos tries to break the lock slamming Claudia Gadelha against the mat!
Claudia Gadelha doesn't allow Randa Markos to escape. She is tightening the Triangle
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Gadelha is locking that Triangle...
Randa Markos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Markos tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Markos
Randa Markos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in closed guard over Gadelha
Markos is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Randa Markos!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Gadelha's moves.
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos 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 Gadelha's moves.
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.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Claudia Gadelha takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Left cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Gadelha looks to be in very good shape.
Claudia Gadelha just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Markos may be in trouble!
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Markos's body! She's holding her side
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Randa Markos can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gadelha looks to work from half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha pushes Markos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gadelha who is in full mount! Markos is in trouble now!
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Claudia Gadelha storms over Markos with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gadelha doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Markos's face with her elbows!
There is a small laceration on Randa Markos's Forehead
Markos seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Randa Markos's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Markos's eyes...
Markos holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Markos's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Markos tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Markos's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Markos's side.
Randa Markos is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Randa Markos in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to half guard.
Randa Markos is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Randa Markos is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Markos spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Markos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gadelha moves backwards and Randa Markos is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Gadelha is connecting with a few punches
Markos has a small cut in her Mouth
Markos is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Randa Markos
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Randa Markos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Claudia Gadelha sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Randa Markos fires an unorthodox punch to Gadelha's torso
that goes wide.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha showing excellent timing, blasts Randa Markos with a right hand.
Great hook by Claudia Gadelha! Randa Markos is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Markos's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gadelha is standing while Markos is on the ground on her back
Randa Markos continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Claudia Gadelha creates space and allows Randa Markos to stand up.
Randa Markos is on her feet again.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randa Markos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Markos tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Randa Markos.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Markos grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Randa Markos is unable to take her down
Claudia Gadelha tries a hook to the body
and hits Markos's ribs hard
Markos doesn't stop bleeding.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Markos goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha pushes Randa Markos against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gadelha jumps and tries to free her leg! Markos doesn't allow this but Claudia Gadelha is able to get half guard here.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
You can see Markos's blood making stains in the mat.
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Markos's being punished here!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Markos
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Randa Markos's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Gadelha tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Claudia Gadelha controls the situation despite Randa Markos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Randa Markos
Randa Markos tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha rolls her over and takes her back!
Gadelha is in rear mount over Markos
Randa Markos launches a few punches to Gadelha's cheek from the guard.
Claudia Gadelha uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gadelha is in rear mount over Markos
Claudia Gadelha throws her leg over Randa Markos's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Claudia Gadelha's rear naked choke attempt!
Gadelha is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Gadelha is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Claudia Gadelha appears to be unbreakable
Markos struggles to free herself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Claudia Gadelha's lock! This is over! Markos didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:54 Round 5
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 17/22 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 11/13 (85%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 869 s
Statistics: Randa Markos
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 8/5 (160%)
GnP strikes 5/21 (24%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s