Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2014 10:39:50 GMT -5
Vanessa Porto looks very relaxed.
Alexandra Albu doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Vanessa Porto and Alexandra Albu touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Porto blocks that.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Alexandra Albu to the body.
Porto blocks in time.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Vanessa Porto throws a looping left hand...
Albu moves aside and dodges.
Superb haymaker by Porto
Albu manages to move aside
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu fires an unorthodox punch to Porto's torso
that hits its mark.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vanessa Porto! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Albu blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to move to full guard
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Vanessa Porto regains full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vanessa Porto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Albu holds Vanessa Porto arms and counters her opponent punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Porto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is covering herself! Porto tries to force the situation and Albu clumsily gives her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Porto is unable to move under Albu control.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
They could take their toll on Albu.
Albu's Mouth is beginning to swell
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Vanessa Porto in closed guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto hooks Albu's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexandra Albu manages to kick Porto away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Porto, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Vanessa Porto that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Albu moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Porto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Vanessa Porto fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Albu blocks and pushes her opponent.
Vanessa Porto circles around Albu
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Albu is in now. Vanessa Porto is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Albu who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Porto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexandra Albu embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Porto who put distance between them
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Porto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu circles out and slips free of Vanessa Porto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Albu is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Porto's thigh
Good front kick from Porto!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Vanessa Porto is unable to take her down
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vanessa Porto was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Vanessa Porto is unable to take her down
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Albu launches a hook to the body
Bang! Porto stops that one with her ribs!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Albu seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vanessa Porto! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to move to full guard
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Vanessa Porto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Albu positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Porto's being punished here!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Good looking punches from Alexandra Albu on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
Albu knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu rolls her over and takes her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Porto
Porto tries to stand up!
Albu doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Porto goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu tries to free her leg
Alexandra Albu uses some of her skill by jumping out of Porto's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexandra Albu is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Albu who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Vanessa Porto pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Albu ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Porto is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Vanessa Porto
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Porto and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vanessa Porto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Vanessa Porto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Porto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and advance towards Albu trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Vanessa Porto's punches
Albu measures the resilience of Porto's chin with an uppercut while Porto lands some great crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Porto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto pushes Alexandra Albu and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Vanessa Porto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to posture up and open Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu forces Vanessa Porto to open her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Porto's right thigh
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vanessa Porto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Porto into her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Porto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vanessa Porto
Solid shots!
Porto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Vanessa Porto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexandra Albu shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Alexandra Albu breaks that americana attempt!
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Albu's face!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Left cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Albu is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu tries to escape from the closed guard
Albu succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexandra Albu.
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Round 5
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Alexandra Albu and Porto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vanessa Porto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Albu is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Vanessa Porto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu struggles on the ground and tries to break Vanessa Porto's guard...
Porto doesn't want to free her opponent and Albu continues in closed guard
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Nice beating Alexandra Albu has received.
Alexandra Albu is measuring Porto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Vanessa Porto has found an opening in the defense of Albu, launching a big hook
Alexandra Albu steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Porto's right thigh
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
A high kick from Alexandra Albu
glances off Porto.
Hard blow to Porto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
Albu checks it.
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Albu is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Albu tries to close her guard around Porto
She is not able to do it
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Porto tries to move to full mount
Porto succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Porto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Albu struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Vanessa Porto hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Vanessa Porto rolls her over and takes her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Albu manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Porto
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vanessa Porto chases Albu and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Albu steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Vanessa Porto swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Middle kick from Porto.
The kick just misses.
Albu launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Right cheek
Porto moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Porto decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vanessa Porto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Vanessa Porto's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Vanessa Porto saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Albu moves aside and dodges.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Vanessa Porto.
Winner is Vanessa Porto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 12/26 (46%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Albu did notably more damage, overall, but Porto did a lot more effective controlling and ground aggression to earn her the decision here.
Alexandra Albu doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Vanessa Porto and Alexandra Albu touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Porto blocks that.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Alexandra Albu to the body.
Porto blocks in time.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Vanessa Porto throws a looping left hand...
Albu moves aside and dodges.
Superb haymaker by Porto
Albu manages to move aside
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu fires an unorthodox punch to Porto's torso
that hits its mark.
Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vanessa Porto! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Albu blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to move to full guard
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto works on the ground with her fingers over Albu's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu tries to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu passes momentarily but Vanessa Porto regains full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Porto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Vanessa Porto. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vanessa Porto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Porto gets a good position on the ground. ..
Albu holds Vanessa Porto arms and counters her opponent punches.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Vanessa Porto manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Porto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Albu is covering herself! Porto tries to force the situation and Albu clumsily gives her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Porto is unable to move under Albu control.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Vanessa Porto on the ground
They could take their toll on Albu.
Albu's Mouth is beginning to swell
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Vanessa Porto is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Vanessa Porto in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Vanessa Porto in closed guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Vanessa Porto is in half guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto hooks Albu's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexandra Albu manages to kick Porto away and scrambles on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Porto, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Vanessa Porto that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Albu moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Porto sprawls and remains on her feet.
Porto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Vanessa Porto fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Albu blocks and pushes her opponent.
Vanessa Porto circles around Albu
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Albu is in now. Vanessa Porto is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Albu who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Porto doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexandra Albu embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Porto who put distance between them
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Porto wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Albu circles out and slips free of Vanessa Porto's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Albu is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Porto's thigh
Good front kick from Porto!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Vanessa Porto is unable to take her down
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vanessa Porto was tooling Alexandra Albu for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexandra Albu lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Porto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Albu struggles... Vanessa Porto is unable to take her down
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Albu launches a hook to the body
Bang! Porto stops that one with her ribs!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Vanessa Porto goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Albu seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto avoids a dangerous strike from Albu
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Vanessa Porto catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Porto.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto tries to escape from closed guard...
Albu waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Vanessa Porto! She is reversed and nor Alexandra Albu is on half guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to move to full guard
Vanessa Porto manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Alexandra Albu tries to pass to half guard...
Vanessa Porto can't prevent her opponent from passing. Albu looks to work from half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Albu positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Porto's being punished here!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto tries an armbar from the bottom!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Good looking punches from Alexandra Albu on the ground
They could take their toll on Porto.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll on the ground...
Albu knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Alexandra Albu rolls her over and takes her back!
Albu is in rear mount over Porto
Porto tries to stand up!
Albu doesn't allow her!
Mario Yamasaki 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Alexandra Albu tries to bring the fight to the ground
Porto goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto measures the resilience of Albu's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Albu's side.
Hard blow to Albu's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Nice beating Vanessa Porto has received.
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Porto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Albu blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu tries to free her leg
Alexandra Albu uses some of her skill by jumping out of Porto's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Porto tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexandra Albu is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and launches herself over Vanessa Porto
Great move by Albu who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Albu doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Vanessa Porto embrace and tries to move away...
Vanessa Porto pushes Albu forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Vanessa Porto tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Albu ducks under and pushes away her opponent.
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Porto is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu shows great balance while pushing away Vanessa Porto
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Vanessa Porto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Porto and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Porto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Vanessa Porto tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Vanessa Porto who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alexandra Albu tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Porto is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vanessa Porto fakes a few punches and advance towards Albu trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Vanessa Porto's punches
Albu measures the resilience of Porto's chin with an uppercut while Porto lands some great crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Porto launches a furious low kick!
Alexandra Albu blocks
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Vanessa Porto jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Porto seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Porto pushes Alexandra Albu and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Vanessa Porto takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Alexandra Albu shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Vanessa Porto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Albu into her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to posture up and open Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu forces Vanessa Porto to open her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Vanessa Porto attempts a sweep single...
Alexandra Albu was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Porto clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Porto's right thigh
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Vanessa Porto shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexandra Albu is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Porto into her guard.
Vanessa Porto is in closed guard over Albu
Porto is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Vanessa Porto!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexandra Albu controls the situation despite Vanessa Porto efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu is in open guard over Porto... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Porto rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Vanessa Porto to fight back!
Porto switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Albu struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Albu throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vanessa Porto
Solid shots!
Porto's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Vanessa Porto takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexandra Albu shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Alexandra Albu breaks that americana attempt!
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Vanessa Porto fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Albu's face!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Left cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Albu throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vanessa Porto realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Vanessa Porto fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Albu is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Albu is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Alexandra Albu slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Vanessa Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Vanessa Porto gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Alexandra Albu is looking to pass Vanessa Porto's guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu is in closed guard... Porto tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu tries to escape from the closed guard
Albu succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto launches a few punches to Albu's cheek from the guard.
Alexandra Albu uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Porto
Porto tries to close her guard around Albu
She is not able to do it
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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Alexandra Albu.
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Round 5
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Alexandra Albu and Porto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Vanessa Porto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Albu is holding Vanessa Porto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Vanessa Porto loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Vanessa Porto
Alexandra Albu looks to mount Vanessa Porto...
Vanessa Porto sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Porto
Vanessa Porto tries to close the guard.
Porto put Alexandra Albu in closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Porto
Albu struggles on the ground and tries to break Vanessa Porto's guard...
Porto doesn't want to free her opponent and Albu continues in closed guard
Porto is trying to counter now!
Porto throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Nice beating Alexandra Albu has received.
Alexandra Albu is measuring Porto with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu pushes Vanessa Porto and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Vanessa Porto has found an opening in the defense of Albu, launching a big hook
Alexandra Albu steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Alexandra Albu moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Porto's right thigh
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
A high kick from Alexandra Albu
glances off Porto.
Hard blow to Porto's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Solid kick to the leg from Vanessa Porto
Albu checks it.
Vanessa Porto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Albu is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Albu tries to close her guard around Porto
She is not able to do it
Vanessa Porto is in open guard over Albu
Porto tries to move to full mount
Porto succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Porto's cheek from the guard.
Vanessa Porto uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Vanessa Porto tries to take advantage...
Porto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Albu struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Vanessa Porto hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
Vanessa Porto is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Vanessa Porto in her guard...
Vanessa Porto rolls her over and takes her back!
Porto is in rear mount over Albu
Albu has Porto controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Albu manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Porto
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vanessa Porto chases Albu and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Albu steps backwards when those punches connect with her face
Vanessa Porto swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Middle kick from Porto.
The kick just misses.
Albu launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
There is a small laceration on Vanessa Porto's Right cheek
Porto moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Porto decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Vanessa Porto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Vanessa Porto's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Vanessa Porto saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Albu moves aside and dodges.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Vanessa Porto.
Winner is Vanessa Porto by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vanessa Porto
Punches 12/26 (46%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/22 (41%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 13/21 (62%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Albu did notably more damage, overall, but Porto did a lot more effective controlling and ground aggression to earn her the decision here.