Post by The Sandmen on Sept 15, 2016 9:12:05 GMT -5
Paige VanZant looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Zoila Gurgel touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gurgel's guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Even nicer blocks from Gurgel.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to improve position.
VanZant adjusts and closes her guard.
Gurgel misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
VanZant defends.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant 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.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Gurgel moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for VanZant.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's attemp of grappling
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is countered by Zoila Gurgel.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Gurgel deflects it.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gurgel tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gurgel is clinching with VanZant.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let VanZant get in on her legs.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Paige VanZant brings Zoila Gurgel down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Paige VanZant's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paige VanZant just can't get away!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Zoila Gurgel's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Zoila Gurgel's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Gurgel to the mat
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes VanZant stumble back!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gurgel with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zoila Gurgel rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
A right hand from Paige VanZant
misses its target.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
VanZant ducks under...
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant 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.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and Gurgel continues in closed guard
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 5
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
0:36 Round 5 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gurgel's thigh!
Gurgel hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant catch Zoila Gurgel's left arm and tries a kimura
Zoila Gurgel holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Gurgel's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gurgel breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant suddenly holds Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel Hyper-extended her arm
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant isolates Zoila Gurgel's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
VanZant is locking that Arm Triangle...
Zoila Gurgel is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant isolates Zoila Gurgel's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Zoila Gurgel is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel steps forward
VanZant feints.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
gets blocked by VanZant.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Gurgel's body! She's holding her side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/18 (11%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 16/26 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 954 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 954 s
The majority of this fight seemed like an offensive stalemate. I mean, they were both doing stuff, but major damage just wasn’t happening much.
Zoila Gurgel is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Paige VanZant and Zoila Gurgel touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
VanZant blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gurgel's guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Paige VanZant paws at Gurgel.
Gurgel answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Nice punches from Paige VanZant.
Even nicer blocks from Gurgel.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to escape from the closed guard
Gurgel succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She succeeds!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
Zoila Gurgel is in VanZant open guard now
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to improve position.
VanZant adjusts and closes her guard.
Gurgel misses a step and Paige VanZant sees an opportunity to counter her!
VanZant 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.
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant works on the ground with her fingers over Gurgel's face
Gurgel shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is looking to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Zoila Gurgel has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
VanZant succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gurgel's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Gurgel seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Gurgel studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant goes with a looping right hand while Zoila Gurgel jumps back and jabs
VanZant seems staggered and Zoila Gurgel runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Zoila Gurgel checks the kick.
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Gurgel!
Some big punches are landing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Zoila Gurgel.
VanZant defends.
Paige VanZant tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zoila Gurgel jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zoila Gurgel tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Paige VanZant jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gurgel struggles... Paige VanZant is unable to take her down
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Zoila Gurgel is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull VanZant into her guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant moves to half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant 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.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zoila Gurgel tries to free her leg
Paige VanZant moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Gurgel moves backwards and Paige VanZant is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve position.
Gurgel adjusts and closes her guard.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
VanZant tries to close her guard around Gurgel
She is not able to do it
Zoila Gurgel is in open guard over VanZant
Gurgel tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for VanZant.
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Round 3
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Paige VanZant attempts a sweep single...
Paige VanZant catches Zoila Gurgel's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by VanZant.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from closed guard...
Gurgel waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paige VanZant! She is reversed and nor Zoila Gurgel is on 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
Zoila Gurgel struggles a bit before breaking VanZant's attemp of grappling
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel goes down.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Gurgel's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gurgel wraps her legs while she holds Paige VanZant's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
VanZant is countered by Zoila Gurgel.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to free her leg
Zoila Gurgel moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Paige VanZant.
Gurgel deflects it.
Zoila Gurgel fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gurgel tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gurgel is clinching with VanZant.
The fighters are clinching.
Paige VanZant is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gurgel doesn't let VanZant get in on her legs.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Zoila Gurgel locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Paige VanZant brings Zoila Gurgel down to the ground and pulls her head out.
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Zoila Gurgel holds Paige VanZant and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Zoila Gurgel pushes Paige VanZant down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gurgel is trying to counter now!
Gurgel goes for an armbar!
Paige VanZant breaks the lock and pushes away Zoila Gurgel, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
VanZant struggles and launches a few punches to Gurgel's head
Nothing from this... Paige VanZant seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Paige VanZant's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Gurgel is throwing a flurry of punches!
Paige VanZant just can't get away!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Gurgel was not ready to fight a fighter of Paige VanZant caliber.
Paige VanZant shoots and grab Zoila Gurgel's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
VanZant scoop up Zoila Gurgel's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Gurgel to the mat
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant fakes a move and moves laterally.
VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant is taking this opportunity to rest.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
VanZant misses a step and Zoila Gurgel sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to escape from the closed guard
Paige VanZant any adventage in the ground.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
A right hand from Zoila Gurgel
makes VanZant stumble back!
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gurgel leans and gets Paige VanZant's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to better her position on the ground...
Gurgel holds Paige VanZant's head against her chin in the closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Zoila Gurgel looks to counter!
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She is not able to do it
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gurgel with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Paige VanZant fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Gurgel won't allow her to take this position easily.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Zoila Gurgel sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zoila Gurgel rolls over herself and stands up while Paige VanZant rolls on her back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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.
Paige VanZant shoots for a double leg takedown!
Zoila Gurgel sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
A right hand from Paige VanZant
misses its target.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoila Gurgel!
VanZant ducks under...
Paige VanZant moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gurgel blocks that.
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
VanZant moves on the ground
VanZant cannot take advantage in the ground
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel tries to close her guard around VanZant
She succeeds!
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant was tooling Zoila Gurgel for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zoila Gurgel lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Paige VanZant uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Paige VanZant is in closed guard over Gurgel
VanZant is in closed guard... Gurgel tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gurgel's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like VanZant
VanZant 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.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
Gurgel catch Paige VanZant's left arm and tries a kimura
Paige VanZant holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
VanZant 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 Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Paige VanZant gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in full mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant tries to roll to her side and trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard...
Zoila Gurgel keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Paige VanZant tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
VanZant looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zoila Gurgel's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
VanZant is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel hold her own hand and breaks VanZant's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Paige VanZant.
Zoila Gurgel is in side mount over Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to trap Zoila Gurgel in her guard.
Paige VanZant manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Zoila Gurgel is in half guard over VanZant
Paige VanZant attempts to move to full guard
Paige VanZant manages to switch to full guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel struggles on the ground and tries to break Paige VanZant's guard...
VanZant doesn't want to free her opponent and Gurgel continues in closed guard
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Zoila Gurgel uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Paige VanZant.
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Round 5
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VanZant grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paige VanZant
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Zoila Gurgel struggles not allowing Paige VanZant improve her position.
Paige VanZant is in open guard over Gurgel
0:36 Round 5 and VanZant is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Paige VanZant tries to pass to half guard...
Zoila Gurgel can't prevent her opponent from passing. VanZant looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to pass Zoila Gurgel's guard...
Paige VanZant passes momentarily but Zoila Gurgel regains half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in half guard over Gurgel
VanZant tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel attempts to trap Paige VanZant in her guard.
Paige VanZant keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Deep breaths from Zoila Gurgel who tries a hammer punch to VanZant's ribs.
VanZant blocks those punches
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gurgel's thigh!
Gurgel hyper-extended her leg
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gurgel won't budge, forcing VanZant to pull guard.
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant catch Zoila Gurgel's left arm and tries a kimura
Zoila Gurgel holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Paige VanZant gets sloppy and Zoila Gurgel tries to take advantage...
Gurgel is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Paige VanZant pushes Zoila Gurgel down and prevents her attempts to escape
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll to her side and trap Paige VanZant in her guard...
Paige VanZant keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Gurgel's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gurgel breaks the lock showing some skills...
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant suddenly holds Zoila Gurgel's arm and tries an armbar!
Gurgel Hyper-extended her arm
VanZant is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Gurgel can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Paige VanZant!
Zoila Gurgel is in closed guard over VanZant
Gurgel is in closed guard... VanZant tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Zoila Gurgel!
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of VanZant's moves.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant isolates Zoila Gurgel's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
VanZant is locking that Arm Triangle...
Zoila Gurgel is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel loses balance and goes to the ground.
Paige VanZant is in side mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant looks to mount Zoila Gurgel...
Paige VanZant slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gurgel is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gurgel tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Paige VanZant isolates Zoila Gurgel's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Paige VanZant appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Zoila Gurgel is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel tries to roll on the ground...
VanZant knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Zoila Gurgel is cooling the fight on the ground
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
Gurgel tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Paige VanZant doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Paige VanZant is in full mount over Zoila Gurgel
VanZant goes for an armbar!
Zoila Gurgel breaks the lock and pushes away Paige VanZant, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Paige VanZant. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Gurgel steps forward
VanZant feints.
VanZant clumsily fails here and it's time for Zoila Gurgel to fight back!
A punch from Zoila Gurgel
gets blocked by VanZant.
VanZant is holding Zoila Gurgel's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Zoila Gurgel shows great balance while pushing away Paige VanZant
VanZant fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zoila Gurgel didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Gurgel's body! She's holding her side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Paige VanZant has to be confident that she won that round.
Winner is Paige VanZant by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Paige VanZant
Punches 2/18 (11%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 16/26 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 954 s
Statistics: Zoila Gurgel
Punches 21/29 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 954 s
The majority of this fight seemed like an offensive stalemate. I mean, they were both doing stuff, but major damage just wasn’t happening much.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!