Post by The Sandmen on May 16, 2016 8:44:48 GMT -5
Zoila Gurgel looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Tara LaRosa looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tara LaRosa seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tara LaRosa
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with Gurgel.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
LaRosa blocks with confidence
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel throws a body kick.
Blocked by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
falls short of the mark.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
LaRosa blocks a few elbows and now Zoila Gurgel will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Tara LaRosa to open her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Zoila Gurgel.
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Round 2
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LaRosa and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Gurgel
Loud pop!
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
LaRosa seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to end this with a RNC!
LaRosa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! LaRosa doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
LaRosa and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Zoila Gurgel.
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Round 3
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LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. LaRosa moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's chin with an uppercut while LaRosa lands some great crosses.
A punch from Tara LaRosa
whizzes past Gurgel.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
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 LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel throws a lot of punches
with little effect. LaRosa is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Zoila Gurgel chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries to pull guard on Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel pushes her down and remains on her feet.
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa kicks her legs trying to keep Zoila Gurgel away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside LaRosa's guard.
LaRosa didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
Good movement from LaRosa
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 4:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
LaRosa is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Zoila Gurgel
LaRosa fails to take Gurgel down and both man are still clinching
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
Down LaRosa goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Zoila Gurgel's divison on notice!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by KO (Punch) at 1:07 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/20 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/6 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 464 s
What an odd fight. They were dead even, both super tough and doing no damage. Then suddenly...flash KO and done. Both were sitting at or near 100% health. Interesting. Not even sure where the decision would have gone. Neither did much of anything. Especially damage.
Tara LaRosa looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tara LaRosa seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tara LaRosa goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
LaRosa seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Tara LaRosa
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
LaRosa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. LaRosa is clinching with Gurgel.
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Tara LaRosa embrace and tries to move away...
Tara LaRosa pushes Gurgel forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Tara LaRosa's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
LaRosa blocks with confidence
LaRosa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gurgel sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel throws a body kick.
Blocked by LaRosa.
Tara LaRosa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A high kick from Zoila Gurgel
falls short of the mark.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Tara LaRosa's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to open up LaRosa with a few strikes with her right elbow...
LaRosa blocks a few elbows and now Zoila Gurgel will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel is in closed guard... LaRosa tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Tara LaRosa's guard...
Zoila Gurgel forces Tara LaRosa to open her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass to half guard...
Tara LaRosa can't prevent her opponent from passing. Gurgel looks to work from half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
LaRosa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Zoila Gurgel who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tara LaRosa tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
LaRosa circles out and slips free of Zoila Gurgel's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tara LaRosa fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gurgel is holding Tara LaRosa's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Zoila Gurgel.
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Round 2
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LaRosa and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
LaRosa studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Gurgel
Loud pop!
LaRosa looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
LaRosa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gurgel.
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
LaRosa goes down.
Hard blow to LaRosa's mid-section, she seems hurt
LaRosa seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
LaRosa is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and LaRosa clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to end this with a RNC!
LaRosa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Tara LaRosa is in half guard over Gurgel
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tara LaRosa can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tara LaRosa tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Tara LaRosa passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Tara LaRosa is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tara LaRosa tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing LaRosa to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over LaRosa
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Tara LaRosa launches a few punches to Gurgel's cheek from the guard.
Zoila Gurgel uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Gurgel jumps and tries to free her leg! LaRosa doesn't allow this but Zoila Gurgel is able to get half guard here.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over LaRosa
LaRosa measures the resilience of Gurgel's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gurgel blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel uses some of her skill by jumping out of LaRosa's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
LaRosa and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
Body kick by Zoila Gurgel...
just grazes her opponent.
LaRosa pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Zoila Gurgel.
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Round 3
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LaRosa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. LaRosa moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Tara LaRosa's punches
Gurgel measures the resilience of LaRosa's chin with an uppercut while LaRosa lands some great crosses.
A punch from Tara LaRosa
whizzes past Gurgel.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gurgel.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
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 LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
As the fight continues it seems that Zoila Gurgel is taking the best of the fight.
Gurgel moves on the ground
Zoila Gurgel moves to side mount
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel throws a lot of punches
with little effect. LaRosa is doing a great job covering herself up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Gurgel tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Zoila Gurgel controls the situation despite Tara LaRosa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Tara LaRosa sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
LaRosa clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gurgel pushes off of Tara LaRosa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
LaRosa stumbles backwards but Zoila Gurgel chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Tara LaRosa tries to pull guard on Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel pushes her down and remains on her feet.
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
Tara LaRosa kicks her legs trying to keep Zoila Gurgel away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Gurgel is standing while LaRosa is on the ground on her back
LaRosa tries to hit Zoila Gurgel with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gurgel dodges that
LaRosa misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel opts to go after her opponent and jumps inside LaRosa's guard.
LaRosa didn't see that coming. Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa now.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over LaRosa
LaRosa tries to close her guard around Gurgel
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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Tara LaRosa throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Tara LaRosa gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Gurgel followed by a hard jab
Tara LaRosa stumbles back.
Good movement from LaRosa
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gurgel is holding Tara LaRosa's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Tara LaRosa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Tara LaRosa
Zoila Gurgel looks to mount Tara LaRosa...
Zoila Gurgel slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 4:45 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
LaRosa is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Tara LaRosa down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel catch Tara LaRosa's right arm and tries a kimura
Tara LaRosa holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Tara LaRosa
Tara LaRosa 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 separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
LaRosa is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tara LaRosa tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Zoila Gurgel
LaRosa fails to take Gurgel down and both man are still clinching
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tara LaRosa and Gurgel engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tara LaRosa is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gurgel is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks LaRosa's jaw!
Down LaRosa goes! She's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Zoila Gurgel's divison on notice!
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by KO (Punch) at 1:07 Round 4
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Statistics: Tara LaRosa
Punches 5/20 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/6 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 464 s
What an odd fight. They were dead even, both super tough and doing no damage. Then suddenly...flash KO and done. Both were sitting at or near 100% health. Interesting. Not even sure where the decision would have gone. Neither did much of anything. Especially damage.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!