Post by The Sandmen on Nov 24, 2019 1:38:00 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk throws a looping right hand...
Gurgel moves aside and dodges.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
That hit Gurgel who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jedrzejczyk is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Jedrzejczyk clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Jedrzejczyk manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gurgel
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gurgel moves to shoot
Jedrzejczyk misses a knee.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Gurgel's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel chases Jedrzejczyk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jedrzejczyk steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Jedrzejczyk seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jedrzejczyk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Jedrzejczyk is clinching with Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Jedrzejczyk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Zoila Gurgel down... Gurgel stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gurgel's jaw!
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Joanna Jedrzejczyk's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A wicked punch by Zoila Gurgel
rocks Jedrzejczyk!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Right cheek
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Jedrzejczyk's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanna Jedrzejczyk's punches
Jedrzejczyk is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Jedrzejczyk blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's cheek! Jedrzejczyk stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gurgel is standing while Jedrzejczyk is on the ground on her back
Gurgel moves backwards and gestures for Joanna Jedrzejczyk to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joanna Jedrzejczyk is standing now.
A furious flurry of punches from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
just misses Gurgel.
Crisp uppercut by Jedrzejczyk followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Joanna Jedrzejczyk seems frustrated.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanna Jedrzejczyk embrace and tries to move away...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Jedrzejczyk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel shoots and grab Joanna Jedrzejczyk's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gurgel scoop up Joanna Jedrzejczyk's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Jedrzejczyk to the mat
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gurgel is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk swings...
...no good.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk swings...
hard impact to Gurgel's face!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel chases Jedrzejczyk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jedrzejczyk steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Jedrzejczyk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
As the fight continues it seems that Joanna Jedrzejczyk is taking the best of the fight.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gurgel may be in trouble!
Jedrzejczyk looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Jedrzejczyk measures the resilience of Gurgel's chin with an uppercut while Gurgel lands some great crosses.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk throws a lazy kick
Gurgel dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Jedrzejczyk's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Forehead
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Jedrzejczyk staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Brutal combination from Zoila Gurgel!
Jedrzejczyk is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Chin
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Joanna Jedrzejczyk jumps back and jabs
Jedrzejczyk seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jedrzejczyk's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is not able to stop Jedrzejczyk ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Jedrzejczyk's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Jedrzejczyk's eyes...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Gurgel's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight too!
Gurgel's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has found an opening in the defense of Gurgel, launching a big uppercut
Zoila Gurgel is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
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Round 3
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Jedrzejczyk doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Zoila Gurgel's face like a wrecking ball!
Gurgel's Nose is beginning to swell
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is a bloody mess!
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is getting frustrated here.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
1:27 Round 3 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
You can see Jedrzejczyk's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Joanna Jedrzejczyk to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Jedrzejczyk! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Jedrzejczyk.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk with two hooks in
Gurgel tries to end this with a RNC!
Jedrzejczyk manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John McCarthy 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.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Jedrzejczyk ribs hard
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Jedrzejczyk was not intelligently defending herself!
Jedrzejczyk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by TKO (Hook to the body) at 2:39 Round 3
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 8/32 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Very good fight from Zoila. JJ just faded hard under the bright lights of Zenith.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk throws a looping right hand...
Gurgel moves aside and dodges.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jedrzejczyk goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
That hit Gurgel who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Deep breaths from Joanna Jedrzejczyk who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is in closed guard... Jedrzejczyk tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering her!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Jedrzejczyk clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jedrzejczyk is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Jedrzejczyk clumsily gives her back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Jedrzejczyk manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gurgel
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gurgel moves to shoot
Jedrzejczyk misses a knee.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Gurgel's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel chases Jedrzejczyk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jedrzejczyk steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Jedrzejczyk seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jedrzejczyk tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Jedrzejczyk is clinching with Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Jedrzejczyk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to take Zoila Gurgel down... Gurgel stumbles backwards and Joanna Jedrzejczyk launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gurgel's jaw!
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Joanna Jedrzejczyk's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A wicked punch by Zoila Gurgel
rocks Jedrzejczyk!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Right cheek
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Jedrzejczyk's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Joanna Jedrzejczyk's punches
Jedrzejczyk is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Jedrzejczyk blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's cheek! Jedrzejczyk stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gurgel is standing while Jedrzejczyk is on the ground on her back
Gurgel moves backwards and gestures for Joanna Jedrzejczyk to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joanna Jedrzejczyk is standing now.
A furious flurry of punches from Joanna Jedrzejczyk
just misses Gurgel.
Crisp uppercut by Jedrzejczyk followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Joanna Jedrzejczyk seems frustrated.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanna Jedrzejczyk embrace and tries to move away...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel pushes away Jedrzejczyk trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jedrzejczyk doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Zoila Gurgel
The fighters are clinching.
Jedrzejczyk launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel shoots and grab Joanna Jedrzejczyk's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gurgel scoop up Joanna Jedrzejczyk's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Jedrzejczyk to the mat
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gurgel is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Joanna Jedrzejczyk swings...
...no good.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk swings...
hard impact to Gurgel's face!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel chases Jedrzejczyk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jedrzejczyk steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Jedrzejczyk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
As the fight continues it seems that Joanna Jedrzejczyk is taking the best of the fight.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gurgel may be in trouble!
Jedrzejczyk looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Jedrzejczyk measures the resilience of Gurgel's chin with an uppercut while Gurgel lands some great crosses.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jedrzejczyk throws a lazy kick
Gurgel dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Jedrzejczyk's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Forehead
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Jedrzejczyk staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Brutal combination from Zoila Gurgel!
Jedrzejczyk is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Joanna Jedrzejczyk's Chin
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Joanna Jedrzejczyk jumps back and jabs
Jedrzejczyk seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jedrzejczyk's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is not able to stop Jedrzejczyk ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Jedrzejczyk's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Jedrzejczyk's eyes...
Gurgel is locking that Armbar...
Joanna Jedrzejczyk breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Zoila Gurgel. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jedrzejczyk moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Gurgel's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight too!
Gurgel's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Joanna Jedrzejczyk has found an opening in the defense of Gurgel, launching a big uppercut
Zoila Gurgel is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
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Round 3
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Jedrzejczyk doesn't stop bleeding.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Zoila Gurgel's face like a wrecking ball!
Gurgel's Nose is beginning to swell
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Joanna Jedrzejczyk is a bloody mess!
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is getting frustrated here.
Jedrzejczyk misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Jedrzejczyk
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Joanna Jedrzejczyk's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
1:27 Round 3 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Joanna Jedrzejczyk...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Jedrzejczyk launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Joanna Jedrzejczyk
You can see Jedrzejczyk's blood making stains in the mat.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Joanna Jedrzejczyk to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk
Gurgel is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Jedrzejczyk! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk with one hook in
Gurgel has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Jedrzejczyk.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Jedrzejczyk with two hooks in
Gurgel tries to end this with a RNC!
Jedrzejczyk manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John McCarthy 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.
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Jedrzejczyk ribs hard
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Jedrzejczyk was not intelligently defending herself!
Jedrzejczyk ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by TKO (Hook to the body) at 2:39 Round 3
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 37/47 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Statistics: Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Punches 8/32 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 401 s
Very good fight from Zoila. JJ just faded hard under the bright lights of Zenith.