Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2016 17:24:10 GMT -5
Rose Namajunas doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Zoila Gurgel glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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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The fight gets underway.
Namajunas throws a body kick.
Blocked by Gurgel.
Namajunas goes to the body...
She punishes Gurgel's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
surprises Gurgel!
Rose Namajunas is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Namajunas throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gurgel's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Rose Namajunas's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Gurgel is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
As the fight continues it seems that Rose Namajunas is taking the best of the fight.
Rose Namajunas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rose Namajunas sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Namajunas goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Namajunas blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to grapple
She puts Namajunas in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Namajunas grapple with Zoila Gurgel and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Zoila Gurgel falls hard on the mat with Rose Namajunas on top of her
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Gurgel
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rose Namajunas! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Namajunas's guard.
Namajunas didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel pushes Rose Namajunas against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Namajunas doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Namajunas's guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Namajunas pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Some nice shots from Rose Namajunas
miss their mark.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Namajunas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Left cheek
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Namajunas.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Namajunas stumble back!
Good movement from Namajunas
who is bobbing and weaving.
Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Namajunas misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Namajunas's chin
Namajunas has a small cut in her Chin
Namajunas fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
misses its target.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Namajunas is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Namajunas decides to launch some tentative punches
Gurgel launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Namajunas with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Namajunas goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Namajunas from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rose Namajunas.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
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 Rose Namajunas
Namajunas is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Rose Namajunas down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Namajunas Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Namajunas's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gurgel
Namajunas tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Namajunas pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Namajunas's Right eye is beginning to swell
Namajunas has a small cut in her Right eye
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas jabs at Gurgel
to no visible effect.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Namajunas's chin
Zoila Gurgel and Namajunas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rose Namajunas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Namajunas steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Namajunas steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rose Namajunas can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Namajunas doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Rose Namajunas
glances off Gurgel's arms.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Rose Namajunas stumbles back.
Namajunas has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Namajunas's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Mouth
Rose Namajunas is a bloody mess!
Gurgel steps forward
Namajunas feints.
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Namajunas launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Namajunas steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gurgel moves back and takes a deep breath.
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
gets deflected.
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Namajunas stops that one with her ribs!
Namajunas launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Namajunas's blood making stains in the mat.
Namajunas throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Good movement from Namajunas
who is bobbing and weaving.
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Namajunas stumble back!
Namajunas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Namajunas has a small cut in her Left cheek
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel moves backwards and Rose Namajunas is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rose Namajunas is a bloody mess!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Namajunas's blood making stains in the mat.
Rose Namajunas throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gurgel blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Namajunas's moves on the ground.
Namajunas misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Namajunas from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Rose Namajunas's chest and pulls her leg underneath Namajunas's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Namajunas struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Rose Namajunas tries to roll out, but Zoila Gurgel is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Rose Namajunas taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:20 Round 3
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 12/44 (27%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Zoiley had to survive an aggressive onslaught of a start from Rose. She did, then she did her Zoila thing and took over thereafter.
Zoila Gurgel glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
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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The fight gets underway.
Namajunas throws a body kick.
Blocked by Gurgel.
Namajunas goes to the body...
She punishes Gurgel's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
surprises Gurgel!
Rose Namajunas is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Namajunas throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gurgel's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Rose Namajunas's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Gurgel is in closed guard... Namajunas tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
As the fight continues it seems that Rose Namajunas is taking the best of the fight.
Rose Namajunas overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gurgel pulls her arm out of danger.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel is looking to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Zoila Gurgel gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Rose Namajunas manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Rose Namajunas's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rose Namajunas. 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.
Rose Namajunas shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rose Namajunas sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Namajunas goes to the body...
her punches graze Gurgel's arm.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Lightning fast low kick from Gurgel!
Namajunas blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rose Namajunas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to grapple
She puts Namajunas in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Namajunas grapple with Zoila Gurgel and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Zoila Gurgel falls hard on the mat with Rose Namajunas on top of her
Rose Namajunas is in half guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel manages to switch to full guard.
Rose Namajunas is in closed guard over Gurgel
Namajunas tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rose Namajunas! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Namajunas's being punished here!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel decides to jump inside Namajunas's guard.
Namajunas didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Namajunas tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel pushes Rose Namajunas against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! Namajunas doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Rose Namajunas isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Namajunas's guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Namajunas pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Some nice shots from Rose Namajunas
miss their mark.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Namajunas's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Left cheek
Namajunas grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Rose Namajunas is unable to take her down
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Namajunas.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Namajunas stumble back!
Good movement from Namajunas
who is bobbing and weaving.
Tremendous strikes from Namajunas!
Gurgel blocks with confidence
Namajunas misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Namajunas's chin
Namajunas has a small cut in her Chin
Namajunas fires low kicks
that fail to land.
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
misses its target.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Namajunas is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Namajunas decides to launch some tentative punches
Gurgel launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Namajunas with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Namajunas goes down.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Rose Namajunas can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Namajunas clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Namajunas from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Rose Namajunas attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rose Namajunas.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
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 Rose Namajunas
Namajunas is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Rose Namajunas down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Namajunas Hyper-extended her left arm
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Namajunas's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gurgel
Namajunas tries to escape from the full mount...
Zoila Gurgel is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Namajunas pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Namajunas steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zoila Gurgel attempts to cut off Namajunas with punches
Namajunas reels from the strikes.
Namajunas's Right eye is beginning to swell
Namajunas has a small cut in her Right eye
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rose Namajunas jabs at Gurgel
to no visible effect.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Namajunas's chin
Zoila Gurgel and Namajunas engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rose Namajunas is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Namajunas steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Namajunas steps backwards away from Zoila Gurgel. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rose Namajunas can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Rose Namajunas attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Namajunas doesn't stop bleeding.
Quick hook by Rose Namajunas
glances off Gurgel's arms.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Rose Namajunas stumbles back.
Namajunas has a small cut in her Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Zoila Gurgel takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Namajunas's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rose Namajunas's Mouth
Rose Namajunas is a bloody mess!
Gurgel steps forward
Namajunas feints.
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Namajunas launches a flurry of punches
Gurgel slips out of danger.
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Namajunas steps forward
Zoila Gurgel catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Gurgel decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gurgel moves back and takes a deep breath.
A right hand from Rose Namajunas
gets deflected.
Gurgel launches a hook to the body
Bang! Namajunas stops that one with her ribs!
Namajunas launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Rose Namajunas gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Gurgel
grazes the chin of Namajunas.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel and Namajunas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Namajunas's blood making stains in the mat.
Namajunas throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Good movement from Namajunas
who is bobbing and weaving.
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes Namajunas stumble back!
Namajunas's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Namajunas has a small cut in her Left cheek
Rose Namajunas's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rose Namajunas continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gurgel moves backwards and Rose Namajunas is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rose Namajunas is a bloody mess!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Namajunas's blood making stains in the mat.
Rose Namajunas throws an uppercut
Gurgel slips it.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rose Namajunas is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Namajunas
Namajunas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gurgel blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Namajunas
Namajunas is moving on the ground...
Gurgel tries to counter Namajunas's moves on the ground.
Namajunas misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Namajunas from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Rose Namajunas...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Rose Namajunas
Zoila Gurgel sits high on Rose Namajunas's chest and pulls her leg underneath Namajunas's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Namajunas struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Namajunas's eyes...
Namajunas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gurgel is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Rose Namajunas tries to roll out, but Zoila Gurgel is way ahead of her and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Rose Namajunas taps out!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 4:20 Round 3
Statistics: Rose Namajunas
Punches 12/44 (27%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Zoiley had to survive an aggressive onslaught of a start from Rose. She did, then she did her Zoila thing and took over thereafter.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!