Post by The Sandmen on Oct 22, 2014 15:56:30 GMT -5
Hiroko Yamanaka is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Zoila Gurgel doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Yamanaka and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Yamanaka
hitting her chest.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Yamanaka's jaw!
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Yamanaka seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
0:57 Round 1 and Yamanaka is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Good front kick from Yamanaka!
Gurgel stumbles backwards after that one!
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka's mind is definitely in the fight, Gurgel just got nailed! Hiroko Yamanaka saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Gurgel moves aside and dodges.
Yamanaka fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Gurgel moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
makes Gurgel stumble back!
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Yamanaka open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel hovers above Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka stops her from throwing strikes.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Yamanaka's guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yamanaka and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Hiroko Yamanaka
glances off Gurgel's arms.
Yamanaka misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Hiroko Yamanaka is opening up on Gurgel and raining down combinations!
Gurgel doesn't look worried as she defends.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Hiroko Yamanaka.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Yamanaka is swinging for the fences!
Gurgel backpedals and creates space. Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she is going to fight!
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Hiroko Yamanaka stumbles back.
Yamanaka's Left eye is beginning to swell
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets deflected.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Yamanaka is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Yamanaka!
Zoila Gurgel blocks
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Yamanaka
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets blocked by Gurgel.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Yamanaka goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Gurgel and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good movement from Yamanaka
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yamanaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to open up Hiroko Yamanaka's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Yamanaka in the side of the head
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Forehead
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Hiroko Yamanaka shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks that americana attempt!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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.
Yamanaka pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
that nearly tags Gurgel.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hiroko Yamanaka is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hiroko Yamanaka work her BJJ game.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets deflected.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Yamanaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel pushes Hiroko Yamanaka against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Yamanaka doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Yamanaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Yamanaka is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Hiroko Yamanaka 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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel is getting frustrated here.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka
Yamanaka has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka 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 Yamanaka.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka with two hooks in
Yamanaka has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yamanaka is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Yamanaka locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Hiroko Yamanaka's ankle
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel catch Hiroko Yamanaka's right arm and tries a kimura
Hiroko Yamanaka holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel checks it.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Gurgel ducks under...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Yamanaka's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Hiroko Yamanaka's chest and pulls her leg underneath Yamanaka's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Yamanaka tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Hiroko Yamanaka to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Gurgel throws her leg over and Hiroko Yamanaka is in serious trouble! Zoila Gurgel extends her hips and Hiroko Yamanaka is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Armbar) at 4:11 Round 4
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 1/28 (4%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 25/33 (76%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Gurgel with the very slow, very gradual, very patient domination.
Zoila Gurgel doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Yamanaka and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Zoila Gurgel jabs at Yamanaka
hitting her chest.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Yamanaka's jaw!
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zoila Gurgel goes with a looping right hand while Hiroko Yamanaka jumps back and jabs
Yamanaka seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
0:57 Round 1 and Yamanaka is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Good front kick from Yamanaka!
Gurgel stumbles backwards after that one!
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka's mind is definitely in the fight, Gurgel just got nailed! Hiroko Yamanaka saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Gurgel moves aside and dodges.
Yamanaka fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Gurgel moves backwards and Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
makes Gurgel stumble back!
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel is holding Hiroko Yamanaka's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hiroko Yamanaka loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka launches a few weak punches
Gurgel blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Hiroko Yamanaka can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Hiroko Yamanaka manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Hiroko Yamanaka's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in Yamanaka open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel hovers above Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka stops her from throwing strikes.
Yamanaka tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Hiroko Yamanaka isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Yamanaka's guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yamanaka and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Hiroko Yamanaka
glances off Gurgel's arms.
Yamanaka misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Hiroko Yamanaka is opening up on Gurgel and raining down combinations!
Gurgel doesn't look worried as she defends.
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Hiroko Yamanaka.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Hiroko Yamanaka swings...
...no good.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Yamanaka is swinging for the fences!
Gurgel backpedals and creates space. Hiroko Yamanaka is asking her if she is going to fight!
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Hiroko Yamanaka stumbles back.
Yamanaka's Left eye is beginning to swell
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets deflected.
Low kick by Hiroko Yamanaka to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
Yamanaka is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
Yamanaka launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Yamanaka!
Zoila Gurgel blocks
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel avoids a dangerous strike from Yamanaka
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gurgel wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Yamanaka is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Yamanaka launches a few hard punches to Zoila Gurgel's ribs!
Gurgel struggles and protects herself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A punch from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets blocked by Gurgel.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Yamanaka goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Gurgel and Yamanaka circle around the center of the cage.
Hiroko Yamanaka fakes a move and moves laterally.
Good movement from Yamanaka
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to jump to side mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka closed her guard around Zoila Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Yamanaka's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to open up Hiroko Yamanaka's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Yamanaka in the side of the head
Yamanaka has a small cut in her Forehead
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Hiroko Yamanaka shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks that americana attempt!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
Hiroko Yamanaka breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Hiroko Yamanaka. 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.
Yamanaka pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Hiroko Yamanaka
that nearly tags Gurgel.
Hiroko Yamanaka and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Zoila Gurgel is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hiroko Yamanaka is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Hiroko Yamanaka work her BJJ game.
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
A right hand from Hiroko Yamanaka
gets deflected.
Hiroko Yamanaka tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Yamanaka clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel launches a furious low kick!
Yamanaka receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Gurgel is connecting with a few punches
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Yamanaka goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel pushes Hiroko Yamanaka against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Yamanaka doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Yamanaka
Deep breaths from Hiroko Yamanaka who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Yamanaka's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Yamanaka is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Hiroko Yamanaka 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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel is getting frustrated here.
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka
Yamanaka has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka 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 Yamanaka.
Nicely done! Gurgel now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka with two hooks in
Yamanaka has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Yamanaka is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka with two hooks in
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Zoila Gurgel appears to be unbreakable
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Yamanaka locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Low kick by Zoila Gurgel to maintain her distance.
That hits Hiroko Yamanaka's ankle
Yamanaka studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka breaths deeply while on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel catch Hiroko Yamanaka's right arm and tries a kimura
Hiroko Yamanaka holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Hiroko Yamanaka looks to counter!
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid kick to the leg from Hiroko Yamanaka
Gurgel checks it.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hiroko Yamanaka!
Gurgel ducks under...
Hiroko Yamanaka gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yamanaka is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Yamanaka's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Yamanaka
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka 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 Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Hiroko Yamanaka's chest and pulls her leg underneath Yamanaka's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Yamanaka's eyes...
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Yamanaka tries to roll out. She's too quick for Zoila Gurgel and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gurgel and it cost her top position.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Hiroko Yamanaka doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gurgel's moves.
Hiroko Yamanaka is in closed guard over Gurgel
Yamanaka is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Yamanaka tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Hiroko Yamanaka...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Hiroko Yamanaka
Hiroko Yamanaka tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Hiroko Yamanaka to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Yamanaka
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Yamanaka struggles to free herself
Gurgel throws her leg over and Hiroko Yamanaka is in serious trouble! Zoila Gurgel extends her hips and Hiroko Yamanaka is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Armbar) at 4:11 Round 4
Statistics: Hiroko Yamanaka
Punches 1/28 (4%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 25/33 (76%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Gurgel with the very slow, very gradual, very patient domination.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!