Post by The Sandmen on Feb 12, 2014 21:22:23 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Liz Carmouche looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gurgel and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carmouche with a double overhooks!
Carmouche seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gurgel seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
misses its target.
Nice punches from Liz Carmouche.
Gurgel staggers backwards. Carmouche wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Carmouche.
Some counter punches against Zoila Gurgel
land while she's on her bicycle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punch by Liz Carmouche
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Gurgel's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche 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 Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
Carmouche knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Liz Carmouche on the ground
deflected by Gurgel.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Carmouche's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gurgel moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Liz Carmouche and moves to half guard
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Gurgel.
Carmouche receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Tremendous strikes from Carmouche!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carmouche blocks that. She made it look easy!
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carmouche doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Carmouche forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Carmouche takes a break to breathe while holding Zoila Gurgel.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Zoila Gurgel in closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche 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 closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Liz Carmouche tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Gurgel
Liz Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carmouche jumps and tries to free her leg! Gurgel doesn't allow this but Liz Carmouche is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Gurgel
Liz Carmouche tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Liz Carmouche passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Carmouche's cheek from the guard.
Liz Carmouche uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Liz Carmouche gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Body shots by Liz Carmouche
Gurgel covers up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Liz Carmouche's Left cheek
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Carmouche seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Carmouche's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking Carmouche's attemp of grappling
Carmouche moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Liz Carmouche and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Solid jabs from Liz Carmouche.
Gurgel defends.
Liz Carmouche circles around Gurgel
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carmouche steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Solid shot from Liz Carmouche to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Liz Carmouche and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carmouche is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Carmouche is swinging for the fences!
Gurgel backpedals and creates space. Liz Carmouche is asking her if she is going to fight!
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Gurgel and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carmouche can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Gurgel ducks under...
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Carmouche
and counters with a solid straight!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. She made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Liz Carmouche stumbles back.
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche staggers backwards. Gurgel wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carmouche has a small cut in her Forehead
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Carmouche.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Carmouche
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Carmouche launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gurgel with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Carmouche.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carmouche's knee!
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Carmouche's jaw!
Carmouche's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carmouche's knee!
Gurgel goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Carmouche doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Carmouche forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Liz Carmouche is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
Carmouche's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carmouche's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Carmouche doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
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 Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche 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 Carmouche with one hook in
Carmouche has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Carmouche is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche 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 Carmouche.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Liz Carmouche's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Carmouche adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel slides her arm under Liz Carmouche's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Liz Carmouche's face turns completely red before she taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 45/56 (80%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 15/53 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/17 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Zoila let Carmouche do her thing for the first, then started the stamina grind thereafter. She also had some good evasion, as you can see from Liz’s strike percentages. Interesting stuff.
Liz Carmouche looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gurgel and Carmouche move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Carmouche with a double overhooks!
Carmouche seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gurgel seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
A right hand from Liz Carmouche
misses its target.
Nice punches from Liz Carmouche.
Gurgel staggers backwards. Carmouche wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shovel hook by Zoila Gurgel
tags Carmouche.
Some counter punches against Zoila Gurgel
land while she's on her bicycle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Nice punch by Liz Carmouche
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Gurgel's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Liz Carmouche throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche 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 Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel looks to be in very good shape.
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
Carmouche knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Carmouche is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Liz Carmouche on the ground
deflected by Gurgel.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Carmouche launches a kick
but Zoila Gurgel avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Carmouche's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gurgel moves backwards and Liz Carmouche is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Liz Carmouche is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel breaks the closed guard of Liz Carmouche and moves to half guard
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Carmouche creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Gurgel.
Carmouche receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Tremendous strikes from Carmouche!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Carmouche blocks that. She made it look easy!
Liz Carmouche fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Carmouche doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Carmouche forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Carmouche takes a break to breathe while holding Zoila Gurgel.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Liz Carmouche's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to close the guard.
Carmouche put Zoila Gurgel in closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Carmouche
Carmouche 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 closed guard over Carmouche
Gurgel is in closed guard... Carmouche tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Liz Carmouche is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Liz Carmouche tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Liz Carmouche in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Gurgel
Liz Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Carmouche jumps and tries to free her leg! Gurgel doesn't allow this but Liz Carmouche is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Gurgel
Liz Carmouche tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Liz Carmouche passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel launches a few punches to Carmouche's cheek from the guard.
Liz Carmouche uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Not a desiderable position that Gurgel is in now. Liz Carmouche is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Liz Carmouche is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Liz Carmouche gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Liz Carmouche is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Liz Carmouche is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Carmouche
She succeeds!
Liz Carmouche is in closed guard over Gurgel
Body shots by Liz Carmouche
Gurgel covers up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gurgel's chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Carmouche is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Liz Carmouche's Left cheek
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Liz Carmouche goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Carmouche seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Carmouche's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Carmouche moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking Carmouche's attemp of grappling
Carmouche moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. It was easy!
Liz Carmouche and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Solid jabs from Liz Carmouche.
Gurgel defends.
Liz Carmouche circles around Gurgel
Carmouche launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carmouche steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Solid shot from Liz Carmouche to the body.
Gurgel blocks in time.
Liz Carmouche and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Carmouche ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Carmouche is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Gurgel and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Carmouche is swinging for the fences!
Gurgel backpedals and creates space. Liz Carmouche is asking her if she is going to fight!
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Carmouche stops that one with her ribs!
Gurgel and Carmouche circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carmouche can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Liz Carmouche!
Gurgel ducks under...
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Carmouche misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Carmouche
and counters with a solid straight!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Liz Carmouche fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gurgel blocks that. She made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Liz Carmouche stumbles back.
Nice punches from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche staggers backwards. Gurgel wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carmouche has a small cut in her Forehead
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
glances off Carmouche.
Carmouche steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Liz Carmouche takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carmouche launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Carmouche
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Carmouche launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gurgel with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Liz Carmouche
mostly hits air.
Liz Carmouche gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Carmouche.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carmouche's knee!
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Carmouche's jaw!
Carmouche's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Good leg kicks from Zoila Gurgel.
Carmouche winces a bit.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Carmouche's knee!
Gurgel goes to the body...
She punishes Carmouche's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Carmouche doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Zoila Gurgel embrace and tries to move away...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Carmouche forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Gurgel, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Liz Carmouche is measuring Gurgel with her jab.
Gurgel isn't fazed.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Zoila Gurgel
that forces Carmouche to try and defend better.
Carmouche's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Carmouche's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel pushes Liz Carmouche against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Carmouche doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Liz Carmouche's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche 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 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Liz Carmouche
Deep breaths from Liz Carmouche who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Liz Carmouche.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Liz Carmouche
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 Liz Carmouche
Carmouche is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Liz Carmouche 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 Liz Carmouche
Liz Carmouche tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Liz Carmouche tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche
Carmouche 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 Carmouche with one hook in
Carmouche has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Carmouche is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche 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 Carmouche.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Gurgel has one of her arm over Liz Carmouche's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Gurgel tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Carmouche!
Carmouche adopts the turtle defense and Gurgel is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Carmouche with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel slides her arm under Liz Carmouche's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Liz Carmouche's face turns completely red before she taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:17 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 45/56 (80%)
Kicks 13/13 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Statistics: Liz Carmouche
Punches 15/53 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/17 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 334 s
Zoila let Carmouche do her thing for the first, then started the stamina grind thereafter. She also had some good evasion, as you can see from Liz’s strike percentages. Interesting stuff.
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