Post by The Sandmen on Oct 7, 2020 9:37:22 GMT -5
Megumi Fujii looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Claudia Gadelha looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Fujii and Gadelha move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Claudia Gadelha moves to better her position on the ground...
Claudia Gadelha wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Fujii tries an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Megumi Fujii...
Megumi Fujii takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Not a desiderable position that Fujii is in now. Claudia Gadelha is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks those punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Megumi Fujii realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
Megumi Fujii wraps her arms around Gadelha's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Claudia Gadelha positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fujii covers herself well
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Megumi Fujii is on her feet again.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Fujii is standing while Gadelha is on the ground on her back
Fujii cartwheels towards Gadelha!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Claudia Gadelha.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Megumi Fujii slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gadelha is holding Megumi Fujii's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Claudia Gadelha storms over Fujii with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Megumi Fujii blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Megumi Fujii put Gadelha in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Megumi Fujii tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fujii spins out, but Claudia Gadelha was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fujii is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii decides to launch some tentative punches
Megumi Fujii takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gadelha moves on the ground
Gadelha cannot take advantage in the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Megumi Fujii's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Claudia Gadelha can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Claudia Gadelha any adventage in the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha tries to open up Megumi Fujii's defense faking a few punches.
Megumi Fujii wraps her arms around Gadelha's arms and counters the punches.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gadelha blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fujii's guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Gadelha pushes Megumi Fujii forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fujii's being punished here!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Fujii misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Fujii
Fujii covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Fujii tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fujii tries to cover her face,
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Fujii tries to free her leg...
Gadelha doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
Fujii misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii struggles to free herself
Fujii struggles to free herself
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fujii who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gadelha is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Megumi Fujii pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Fujii's cheek from the guard.
Megumi Fujii uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Fujii tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Megumi Fujii controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gadelha Hyper-extended her arm
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Gadelha's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Fujii is locking that Arm Triangle...
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii isolates Claudia Gadelha's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Claudia Gadelha is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Fujii uses her strength to keep Fujii at a disadvantage
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii tries to launch a few punches to Claudia Gadelha
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gadelha's defense
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha measures the resilience of Fujii's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fujii's side.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Claudia Gadelha sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries a kimura
Gadelha breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Claudia Gadelha spins out and gets back to her feet.
Fujii misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Megumi Fujii circles around Gadelha
Fujii launches a stiff jab!
Gadelha ducks that one.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii isolates Claudia Gadelha's right arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Claudia Gadelha manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Megumi Fujii lost her dominant position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Good looking punches from Claudia Gadelha on the ground
deflected by Fujii.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Gadelha misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Megumi Fujii holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Gadelha is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Claudia Gadelha's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fujii's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gadelha
Gadelha positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fujii's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Gadelha's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Megumi Fujii.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha keeps control and remains in side mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Fujii tries to show some ground skills
Megumi Fujii put Gadelha in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii attempts to move to full guard
Megumi Fujii manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Megumi Fujii work her BJJ game.
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Fujii's guard.
Fujii tries to fight back with her feet and Gadelha just needs another plan now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Megumi Fujii.
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Round 4
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Claudia Gadelha!
Fujii ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Fujii tries to jump to side mount.
Claudia Gadelha jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Megumi Fujii shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Fujii into her guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Claudia Gadelha has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii tries to escape from the closed guard
Megumi Fujii any adventage in the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering her!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Fujii tries to open up Gadelha with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gadelha is trying to block them with her hands...
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Claudia Gadelha 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.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii hooks Gadelha's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Gadelha misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Fujii cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Gadelha can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Claudia Gadelha any adventage in the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Megumi Fujii's guard...
Megumi Fujii has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in closed guard... Fujii tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Megumi Fujii is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Megumi Fujii in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Megumi Fujii manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha launches a few weak punches
Fujii blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Fujii struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Megumi Fujii looks to counter!
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by Fujii who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Megumi Fujii pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha stumbles backwards and Megumi Fujii circles to get the center of the cage
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Megumi Fujii has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Fujii studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Stand up! This is what Fujii's cornermen are shouting. Claudia Gadelha is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Fujii is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Megumi Fujii uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Fujii tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Megumi Fujii! She is reversed and nor Claudia Gadelha is on half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Fujii
Megumi Fujii overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Claudia Gadelha tries to free her leg
Megumi Fujii moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Megumi Fujii cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gadelha hyper-extended her leg
Crippling lock!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Fujii is trying to counter now!
Fujii switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gadelha struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks Claudia Gadelha's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Megumi Fujii has left Gadelha staggered! Megumi Fujii should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Fujii's ribs.
Fujii blocks those punches
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to turn away and scramble out. Megumi Fujii takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
She can't lock it up. Claudia Gadelha 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.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Megumi Fujii fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Megumi Fujii attempts a sweep single...
Megumi Fujii catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Fujii.
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Gadelha
Megumi Fujii tries to better her position on the ground...
Fujii breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in her guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Megumi Fujii hooks Gadelha's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Claudia Gadelha manages to kick Fujii away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Body shots by Claudia Gadelha
Fujii covers up.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii
Gadelha is in open guard over Fujii... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Fujii grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Megumi Fujii
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Fujii
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Gadelha misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter her!
Fujii moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fujii.
Winner is Megumi Fujii by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 17/17 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1161 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 11/58 (19%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1168 s
Fujii does not look as improved as I feel my upgrades should have made her. Ouch much?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!