Post by The Sandmen on Dec 8, 2013 21:42:33 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel shifts back and forth nervously.
Meisha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Zoila Gurgel has fight Meisha Tate 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gurgel tries to cover her face,
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tate is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate 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 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
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Meisha Tate moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
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.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
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
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 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
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
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.
Middle kick from Tate.
The kick just misses.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Nose
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Meisha Tate attempts to cut off Gurgel with punches
Gurgel avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Meisha Tate shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate throws some knees to the thighs of Zoila Gurgel while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Gurgel who knows how to block them
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tate sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Meisha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Tate is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Meisha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Tate.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Tate launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Meisha Tate jumps back and jabs
Gurgel only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tate throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Meisha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Tate seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Tate launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tate avoids a dangerous strike from Gurgel
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel receives a hard blow on her left leg!
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Meisha Tate stumbles back.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Tate's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
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
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
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
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
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 breaths deeply while on the ground
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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!
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Gurgel steps forward
Tate feints.
Zoila Gurgel just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tate may be in trouble!
Tate has a small cut in her Forehead
Terrible one sided match... Tate was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gurgel's being punished here!
Gurgel's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and shows Meisha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gurgel's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away Gurgel's leg!
Gurgel closes her legs around Meisha Tate's leg. Tate is not able to move away now!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tate is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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
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
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
John McCarthy 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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over 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 open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Meisha Tate is not able to stop Tate ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha 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.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
0:28 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Brutal combination from Meisha Tate!
Gurgel is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Tate with a double overhooks!
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Meisha Tate
tags Gurgel.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate swings...
...no good.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Tate
that goes awry.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tate and pushes her away!
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Meisha Tate jumps back and jabs
Tate seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tate's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel pushes Meisha Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Tate doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
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.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tate's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Tate Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Gurgel throws her leg over and Meisha Tate is in serious trouble! Zoila Gurgel extends her hips and Meisha Tate is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Armbar) at 4:44 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 33/47 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 518 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 9/25 (36%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 7/28 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 518 s
Pretty much what I expected here. A good, even fight for most, but with Zoila doing a bit more effective this and that, then taking advantage of openings, moving farther ahead, and taking the win late.
Meisha Tate doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Zoila Gurgel has fight Meisha Tate 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gurgel tries to cover her face,
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
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
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tate is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate 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 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
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Meisha Tate moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
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.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
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
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 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
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
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.
Middle kick from Tate.
The kick just misses.
Meisha Tate gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Meisha Tate launches a body shot
Gurgel dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Meisha Tate and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Meisha Tate's Nose
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Meisha Tate attempts to cut off Gurgel with punches
Gurgel avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tate moves forward looking for some action
Meisha Tate shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tate throws some knees to the thighs of Zoila Gurgel while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Gurgel who knows how to block them
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tate sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Meisha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Tate is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Meisha Tate is unable to take her down
Tate throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Tate.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Tate launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Meisha Tate jumps back and jabs
Gurgel only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tate throws a low kick
Zoila Gurgel blocks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Meisha Tate goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Tate seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Tate launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Tate avoids a dangerous strike from Gurgel
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Tate's chin
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel receives a hard blow on her left leg!
A left hook from Tate
falls short.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Meisha Tate stumbles back.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Tate pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of Tate's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
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
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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Meisha Tate shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Meisha Tate breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
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
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
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 breaths deeply while on the ground
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate with one hook in
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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
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!
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gurgel receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
Tate studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Tate.
Tate's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tate launches a stiff jab!
Gurgel ducks that one.
Gurgel steps forward
Tate feints.
Zoila Gurgel just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Tate may be in trouble!
Tate has a small cut in her Forehead
Terrible one sided match... Tate was not ready to fight a fighter of Zoila Gurgel caliber.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Tate is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Tate positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gurgel's being punished here!
Gurgel's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Meisha Tate in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and shows Meisha Tate a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gurgel's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away Gurgel's leg!
Gurgel closes her legs around Meisha Tate's leg. Tate is not able to move away now!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gurgel
Tate is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Meisha Tate!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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
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
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Deep breaths from Meisha Tate who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
John McCarthy 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.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Tate tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over 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 open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Meisha Tate can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Meisha Tate is not able to stop Tate ground skills and Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Meisha 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.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tate launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
0:28 Round 4 and Gurgel is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Brutal combination from Meisha Tate!
Gurgel is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Tate with a double overhooks!
Meisha Tate tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Meisha Tate
tags Gurgel.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Tate to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate swings...
...no good.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Inside leg kick from Tate
that goes awry.
Gurgel steps backwards away from Meisha Tate. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Meisha Tate fakes a punch and launches herself over Gurgel!
Zoila Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Tate and pushes her away!
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gurgel moves backwards and Meisha Tate is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Meisha Tate jumps back and jabs
Tate seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gurgel fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tate's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel pushes Meisha Tate against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Tate doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Tate
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Meisha Tate's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Tate misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
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.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Tate
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Tate's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tate struggles to free herself
Tate struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Tate's eyes...
Tate Hyper-extended her left arm
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Gurgel throws her leg over and Meisha Tate is in serious trouble! Zoila Gurgel extends her hips and Meisha Tate is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Armbar) at 4:44 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 33/47 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 518 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 9/25 (36%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 7/28 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 518 s
Pretty much what I expected here. A good, even fight for most, but with Zoila doing a bit more effective this and that, then taking advantage of openings, moving farther ahead, and taking the win late.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!