Post by The Sandmen on Feb 29, 2012 19:40:57 GMT -5
Meisha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Tate's abdomen
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
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 Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 2:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to open up Meisha Tate's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tate in the side of the head
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Meisha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Tate
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Tate is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Good looking punches from Zoila Gurgel on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Meisha Tate for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Meisha Tate lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tate is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate 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 Tate.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Tate is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Herb Dean 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.
Gurgel and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Tate seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Tate throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Meisha Tate
land while she's on her bicycle.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Zoila Gurgel paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
and hits Gurgel's ribs hard
Hard blow to Gurgel's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Meisha Tate!
Gurgel is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Meisha Tate's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Low kick by Meisha Tate to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Zoila Gurgel to the body.
Tate didn't like that.
Meisha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Gurgel in a double underhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Meisha Tate embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel 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.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Meisha Tate has received.
Meisha Tate launches a knee towards Zoila Gurgel's right tight
Gurgel struggles and blocks the impact.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tate moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Meisha Tate
land while she's on her bicycle.
Tate has a small cut in her Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Meisha Tate's ankle
Tate hyper-extended her left leg
Gurgel is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Tate's thigh
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Tate
and counters with a solid straight!
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Tate
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Meisha Tate embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Meisha Tate shoots and grab one of Zoila Gurgel's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and remain on her feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches towards Tate's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Meisha Tate receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries to breaks Zoila Gurgel's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Tate doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Tate winces a bit.
A punch from Meisha Tate
whizzes past Gurgel.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gurgel blocks and pushes her opponent.
Meisha Tate circles around Gurgel
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Gurgel pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tate's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Zoila Gurgel for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Tate time to recover. Meisha Tate seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Tate throws a body kick.
Blocked by Gurgel.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Tate's right cheek.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tate's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel throws a flurry of punches at Tate...
A lot of them are hitting Tate's face
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Terrible one sided match... Tate was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Zoila Gurgel throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Tate 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 Tate 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 Tate.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel has punished Tate very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Meisha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Tate
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tate hyper-extended her leg
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 5
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As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Some nice shots from Zoila Gurgel
that stun Tate.
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tate has a small cut in her Forehead
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Zoila Gurgel tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Zoila Gurgel. Tate is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Forehead
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Meisha Tate closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Meisha Tate!
Meisha Tate is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Tate laid out on the mat! Zoila Gurgel's corner come in to congratulate her!
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by KO (GnP) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/7 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/17 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/30 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 581 s
A decent performance by Meisha Tate today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Dominating performance by Gurgel who took her best game against Meisha Tate.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Meisha Tate is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Tate's abdomen
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
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 Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 2:05 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to open up Meisha Tate's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tate in the side of the head
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Meisha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tate tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate 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 Tate
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tate! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Tate is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Good looking punches from Zoila Gurgel on the ground
They could take their toll on Tate.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
Zoila Gurgel was tooling Meisha Tate for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Meisha Tate lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tate is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate 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 Tate.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Tate is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Herb Dean 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.
Gurgel and Tate circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Tate seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Tate throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Some counter punches against Meisha Tate
land while she's on her bicycle.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Zoila Gurgel paws at Tate.
Tate swings ineffectively.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
and hits Gurgel's ribs hard
Hard blow to Gurgel's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Meisha Tate!
Gurgel is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Meisha Tate's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Low kick by Meisha Tate to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Solid shot from Zoila Gurgel to the body.
Tate didn't like that.
Meisha Tate moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Gurgel in a double underhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Meisha Tate embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
Gurgel is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel 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.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Meisha Tate has received.
Meisha Tate launches a knee towards Zoila Gurgel's right tight
Gurgel struggles and blocks the impact.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tate moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Meisha Tate
land while she's on her bicycle.
Tate has a small cut in her Left cheek
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Meisha Tate's ankle
Tate hyper-extended her left leg
Gurgel is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Tate's thigh
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Tate
and counters with a solid straight!
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tate launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Zoila Gurgel, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Good movement from Tate
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Meisha Tate efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Tate 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 full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Tate clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tate
Gurgel shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Meisha Tate embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Meisha Tate shoots and grab one of Zoila Gurgel's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and remain on her feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches towards Tate's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Meisha Tate receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tate tries to breaks Zoila Gurgel's resistence with a few punches while tries to push her against oner corner.
Tate doesn't find the right way... She have to improve her position for causing any real damage
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Tate winces a bit.
A punch from Meisha Tate
whizzes past Gurgel.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gurgel blocks and pushes her opponent.
Meisha Tate circles around Gurgel
Tremendous strikes from Tate!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Gurgel pushes Meisha Tate and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Tate moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tate's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Zoila Gurgel for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Tate time to recover. Meisha Tate seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Tate throws a body kick.
Blocked by Gurgel.
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Tate's right cheek.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel is holding Meisha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Meisha Tate loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tate's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel throws a flurry of punches at Tate...
A lot of them are hitting Tate's face
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Terrible one sided match... Tate was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Zoila Gurgel throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Meisha Tate...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Meisha Tate to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Tate 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 Tate 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 Tate.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Tate adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Tate, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gurgel moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Tate!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Meisha Tate's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Tate tries to stand up!
Gurgel doesn't allow her!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel has punished Tate very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Meisha Tate doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Herb Dean 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Quick hook by Zoila Gurgel
Good shot! Tate has reasons to be worried.
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Tate
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Tate's mid-section, she seems hurt
Meisha Tate attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tate hyper-extended her leg
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Tate's face.
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Round 5
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As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Some nice shots from Zoila Gurgel
that stun Tate.
Tate's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tate has a small cut in her Forehead
Tate seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Zoila Gurgel tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Zoila Gurgel. Tate is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Forehead
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
You can see Tate's blood making stains in the mat.
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Meisha Tate seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Zoila Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Meisha Tate closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
That punishment by Zoila Gurgel has left Tate staggered! Zoila Gurgel should try push forward now and finish this!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel Sees her opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Meisha Tate!
Meisha Tate is taking a ton of punishment! She needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Tate laid out on the mat! Zoila Gurgel's corner come in to congratulate her!
Tate's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by KO (GnP) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 0/8 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/7 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/17 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 25/32 (78%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/30 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 581 s
A decent performance by Meisha Tate today. She read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Dominating performance by Gurgel who took her best game against Meisha Tate.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
