Post by The Sandmen on Sept 14, 2012 16:59:44 GMT -5
Marloes Coenen raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Zoila Gurgel looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Coenen and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Zoila Gurgel is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A solid combination from Zoila Gurgel
connects with Coenen.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Marloes Coenen
Gurgel checks it.
Several good body shots
land on Gurgel.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Marloes Coenen fakes a move and moves laterally.
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Zoila Gurgel
Solid shots!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Coenen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Solid kick to the leg from Zoila Gurgel
that visibly pains Coenen.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Coenen avoids a dangerous strike from Gurgel
and counters with a solid straight!
Gurgel's Left eye is beginning to swell
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Coenen to pull guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen sits up and gets an arm around Gurgel's neck!
Gurgel pushes Marloes Coenen back to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Coenen
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Coenen, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Some nice shots from Marloes Coenen
that stun Gurgel.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Marloes Coenen
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marloes Coenen embrace and tries to move away...
Marloes Coenen pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Marloes Coenen 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 clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zoila Gurgel slightly pushes Coenen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Good front kick from Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel blocks
Marloes Coenen tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Coenen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coenen tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Coenen succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Marloes Coenen tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Coenen Hyper-extended her left arm
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Coenen showing excellent timing, blasts Zoila Gurgel with a right hand.
Gurgel steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Coenen has a small cut in her Mouth
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Coenen's moves on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Coenen
Coenen breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marloes Coenen! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Stand up! This is what Gurgel's cornermen are shouting. Marloes Coenen is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel pushes Coenen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Coenen is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Coenen!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Coenen against the cage
Coenen doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Coenen forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marloes Coenen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Zoila Gurgel
Coenen fails to take Gurgel down and both woman are still clinching
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice beating Marloes Coenen has received.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Coenen goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel 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
Gurgel climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Marloes Coenen launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gurgel is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Marloes Coenen caliber.
Marloes Coenen launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Marloes Coenen is on her feet again.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Marloes Coenen takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Marloes Coenen
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Coenen's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Coenen.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Forehead
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Coenen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Marloes Coenen isolates Zoila Gurgel's right arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
1:20 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Coenen throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Coenen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Left cheek
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Coenen.
Marloes Coenen goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Coenen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Coenen's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Coenen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Gurgel and Coenen circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Coenen's face.
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Round 5
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Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Gurgel only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Coenen moves on the ground
Coenen cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coenen's side.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen has seen better days.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full 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.
Coenen steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Coenen
hitting her chest.
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nice beating Marloes Coenen has received.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Coenen's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen
Coenen has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Marloes Coenen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Coenen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Left eye
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Coenen's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marloes Coenen's punches
Coenen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Coenen's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Deep breaths from Marloes Coenen who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Split decision
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 14/30 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 9/28 (32%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 52/73 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 710 s
Connen started strong, with a good power-start, then kinda died off. Stamina a factor? You bet.
Zoila Gurgel looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Coenen and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Coenen struggles... Zoila Gurgel is unable to take her down
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A solid combination from Zoila Gurgel
connects with Coenen.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Marloes Coenen
Gurgel checks it.
Several good body shots
land on Gurgel.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Marloes Coenen fakes a move and moves laterally.
Marloes Coenen shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Coenen into her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Zoila Gurgel
Solid shots!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Coenen struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen isolates Zoila Gurgel's left arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gurgel spins out, but Marloes Coenen was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gurgel is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Solid kick to the leg from Zoila Gurgel
that visibly pains Coenen.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. 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.
Coenen avoids a dangerous strike from Gurgel
and counters with a solid straight!
Gurgel's Left eye is beginning to swell
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing Coenen to pull guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen sits up and gets an arm around Gurgel's neck!
Gurgel pushes Marloes Coenen back to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Marloes Coenen's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Coenen
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Coenen, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Some nice shots from Marloes Coenen
that stun Gurgel.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Marloes Coenen
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marloes Coenen embrace and tries to move away...
Marloes Coenen pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Marloes Coenen 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 clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zoila Gurgel slightly pushes Coenen into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Good front kick from Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel blocks
Marloes Coenen tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Coenen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coenen tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Gurgel doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Coenen succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Marloes Coenen tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Coenen Hyper-extended her left arm
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Coenen showing excellent timing, blasts Zoila Gurgel with a right hand.
Gurgel steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Coenen has a small cut in her Mouth
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Coenen's moves on the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Coenen
Coenen breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Marloes Coenen passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marloes Coenen! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Stand up! This is what Gurgel's cornermen are shouting. Marloes Coenen is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marloes Coenen overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel pushes Coenen's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Coenen is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Coenen!
Nice move by Gurgel who clinches and pushes Coenen against the cage
Coenen doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Coenen forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marloes Coenen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Zoila Gurgel
Coenen fails to take Gurgel down and both woman are still clinching
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice beating Marloes Coenen has received.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Gurgel
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Coenen goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Coenen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Marloes Coenen gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel 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
Gurgel climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Gurgel is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Marloes Coenen launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gurgel is standing while Coenen is on the ground on her back
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Marloes Coenen caliber.
Marloes Coenen launches an up-kick intended for Zoila Gurgel's head...
Gurgel leans out of the way.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Marloes Coenen is on her feet again.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Coenen to try and defend better.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Coenen tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to turn away and scramble out. Marloes Coenen takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Zoila Gurgel spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Marloes Coenen
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Coenen's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Coenen.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Forehead
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Coenen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Marloes Coenen is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Marloes Coenen isolates Zoila Gurgel's right arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Marloes Coenen lost her dominant position.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside Coenen's guard.
Coenen didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Coenen
Coenen tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Coenen
Gurgel tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
Marloes Coenen isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Coenen's guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Coenen
1:20 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Coenen from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Coenen throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Coenen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Left cheek
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Coenen.
Marloes Coenen goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Marloes Coenen closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
Coenen decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Coenen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Coenen's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Coenen grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Marloes Coenen is unable to take her down
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel is measuring Coenen with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Gurgel and Coenen circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Coenen's face.
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Round 5
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Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Gurgel only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Coenen is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Marloes Coenen
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Gurgel
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Coenen moves on the ground
Coenen cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Coenen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Coenen's side.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Marloes Coenen tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Marloes Coenen's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Gurgel
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Coenen tries to escape from the closed guard
Marloes Coenen any adventage in the ground.
Coenen misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Coenen is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen has seen better days.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full 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.
Coenen steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Coenen
hitting her chest.
You can see Coenen's blood making stains in the mat.
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Marloes Coenen attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to show some ground skills
Gurgel uses her strength to keep Gurgel at a disadvantage
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Marloes Coenen...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Nice beating Marloes Coenen has received.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen doesn't stop bleeding.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen
Gurgel is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Coenen's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen
Coenen has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Coenen with one hook in
Marloes Coenen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Marloes Coenen takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Coenen looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Coenen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Left eye
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Marloes Coenen's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Coenen's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Marloes Coenen's punches
Coenen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Coenen's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel is holding Marloes Coenen's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marloes Coenen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Deep breaths from Marloes Coenen who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Split decision
Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 14/30 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 9/28 (32%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 52/73 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 710 s
Connen started strong, with a good power-start, then kinda died off. Stamina a factor? You bet.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!