Post by The Sandmen on Sept 12, 2016 8:27:49 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha looks very relaxed.
Zoila Gurgel doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Gadelha's left cheek.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Gadelha doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gadelha wraps her legs while she holds Zoila Gurgel's head... Tight guard!
Herb Dean 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.
A right hand from Claudia Gadelha
misses its target.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gurgel Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Claudia Gadelha any adventage in the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gurgel.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Zoila Gurgel was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Gadelha blocks with confidence
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Claudia Gadelha has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gadelha is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Gadelha clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Claudia Gadelha uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Gadelha ducks under...
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gurgel is smart enough to block that one.
Gadelha pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to Gadelha's ribs.
That hit Gadelha who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Gurgel breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha isolates Zoila Gurgel's right arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 2:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks Gurgel's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gurgel is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gurgel is countered by Claudia Gadelha.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Gadelha ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Solid shot from Zoila Gurgel to the body.
Gadelha blocks in time.
Gadelha launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel goes to the body...
her punches graze Gadelha's arm.
Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gadelha's knee!
Gadelha hyper-extended her leg
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Gurgel is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gadelha and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Gurgel and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gurgel is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Gurgel to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Gadelha rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Body shots by Zoila Gurgel
Solid blows to Gadelha's abdomen.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gadelha's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gadelha locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
land while she's on her bicycle.
Herb Dean 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 5
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Crisp uppercut by Gadelha followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel stumbles backwards and Claudia Gadelha circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Claudia Gadelha's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches towards Gurgel's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Gurgel seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. Gadelha steps for a throw
Gurgel stays on her feet
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
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 Gadelha
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
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 Gadelha
Gurgel and Gadelha are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Claudia Gadelha! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha 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 tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 4:15 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Claudia Gadelha's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Claudia Gadelha easily defends the attempt.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel throws her leg over Claudia Gadelha's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Zoila Gurgel's rear naked choke attempt!
Claudia Gadelha frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Zoila Gurgel and ends up on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 7/21 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Good fight. These two are both really danged legit, so not a lot of damage was done, despite the effort from both. Probably could have gone either way. A decent fight, even though no one was ever anywhere near a finish.
Zoila Gurgel doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gadelha and Gurgel move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
grazes Gadelha's left cheek.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gadelha pulls her arm out of danger.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gurgel tries to free her leg...
Gadelha doesn't allow any movement here! She's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gadelha wraps her legs while she holds Zoila Gurgel's head... Tight guard!
Herb Dean 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.
A right hand from Claudia Gadelha
misses its target.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha tries a hook to the body
but Gurgel manages to dodge it
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gurgel Hyper-extended her arm
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries to escape from the closed guard
Claudia Gadelha any adventage in the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Claudia Gadelha's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gurgel is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Claudia Gadelha improve her position.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Claudia Gadelha passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gurgel.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by Zoila Gurgel
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gurgel measures the resilience of Gadelha's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gadelha's side.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Claudia Gadelha and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Zoila Gurgel was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gurgel blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoila Gurgel slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Zoila Gurgel slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Gadelha blocks with confidence
Zoila Gurgel attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel catches Claudia Gadelha's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gurgel.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel looks to posture up and open Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Claudia Gadelha has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gurgel struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel blocks those punches
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Claudia Gadelha work her BJJ game.
Gadelha tries an armbar from the bottom!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gadelha is covering herself! Gurgel tries to force the situation and Gadelha clumsily gives her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has given her back to Zoila Gurgel who is trying to get one hook in!
Zoila Gurgel has one hook in!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Claudia Gadelha uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Gadelha ducks under...
Zoila Gurgel is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Gurgel is smart enough to block that one.
Gadelha pushes Zoila Gurgel and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gurgel rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel tries an armbar from the bottom!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha moves backwards and Zoila Gurgel is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to Gadelha's ribs.
That hit Gadelha who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Gadelha struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
Gurgel breaks free.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha isolates Zoila Gurgel's right arm looking for an armbar...
Zoila Gurgel manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel pushes Gadelha's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gurgel who is in full mount! Gadelha is in trouble now!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 2:25 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks Gurgel's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Zoila Gurgel.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gurgel is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Gurgel
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Zoila Gurgel jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gurgel is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Zoila Gurgel manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gurgel is countered by Claudia Gadelha.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel postures up and breaks the triangle.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Zoila Gurgel!
Gadelha ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Solid shot from Zoila Gurgel to the body.
Gadelha blocks in time.
Gadelha launches a hook to the body
Zoila Gurgel moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel goes to the body...
her punches graze Gadelha's arm.
Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gadelha's knee!
Gadelha hyper-extended her leg
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Gurgel is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gurgel looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gadelha and Gurgel circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Gurgel and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Gurgel moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Gurgel is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Gurgel to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Gurgel
Gadelha is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Gadelha rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel is taking this opportunity to rest.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Body shots by Zoila Gurgel
Solid blows to Gadelha's abdomen.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Zoila Gurgel keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and shows Zoila Gurgel a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gadelha's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel looks to pass to mount...
Gurgel slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gadelha's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha 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 Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
Gurgel knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gurgel positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gadelha's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gadelha locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Zoila Gurgel unil she can pull her arm free! Gurgel lost her dominant position.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
land while she's on her bicycle.
Herb Dean 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 5
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Crisp uppercut by Gadelha followed by a hard jab
Gurgel deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Zoila Gurgel moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gurgel has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Gurgel trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gurgel stumbles backwards and Claudia Gadelha circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gurgel jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Zoila Gurgel pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Zoila Gurgel tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Gurgel circles out and slips free of Claudia Gadelha's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by Gurgel who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zoila Gurgel postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Gadelha hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches towards Gurgel's ribs while holds her in a double overhooks!
Gurgel seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha and Zoila Gurgel are cliched up against the cage. Gadelha steps for a throw
Gurgel stays on her feet
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
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 Gadelha
Gurgel moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Claudia Gadelha is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gurgel into her guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over Gadelha
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 Gadelha
Gurgel and Gadelha are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Zoila Gurgel realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. 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.
Gurgel pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Claudia Gadelha! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Zoila Gurgel was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha 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 tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Gurgel doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gurgel who put distance between them
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zoila Gurgel is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gurgel grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Zoila Gurgel
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to move to full mount
Gurgel succeeds
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha 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 4:15 in the 5 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Gurgel controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gurgel is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Zoila Gurgel tries to get her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Claudia Gadelha's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Claudia Gadelha easily defends the attempt.
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gurgel tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! Gurgel has one hook in and keeps working!
Gurgel is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gurgel tries to use some of her tricky moves but Gurgel's is smart enough to counter her.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Zoila Gurgel throws her leg over Claudia Gadelha's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Zoila Gurgel's rear naked choke attempt!
Claudia Gadelha frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Zoila Gurgel and ends up on top!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Zoila Gurgel by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 7/21 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 793 s
Good fight. These two are both really danged legit, so not a lot of damage was done, despite the effort from both. Probably could have gone either way. A decent fight, even though no one was ever anywhere near a finish.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!