Post by The Sandman on Jun 16, 2022 11:51:51 GMT -5
Miku Matsumoto! Miku Matsumoto! This is what the people are chanting here.
Claudia Gadelha shifts back and forth nervously.
Miku Matsumoto looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Claudia Gadelha is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Claudia Gadelha and Miku Matsumoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Matsumoto put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Miku Matsumoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Gadelha decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto tries to fight back with her feet and Gadelha just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Matsumoto pushes Claudia Gadelha forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Claudia Gadelha is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha isolates Miku Matsumoto's right arm looking for an armbar...
Miku Matsumoto manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha uses some of her skill by jumping out of Matsumoto's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha isolates Miku Matsumoto's left arm looking for an armbar...
Miku Matsumoto manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Matsumoto cannot take advantage in the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto decides to jump inside Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha now.
John McCarthy 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Matsumoto holds Claudia Gadelha's arms and blocks the punches!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto circles around Gadelha
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Matsumoto
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Miku Matsumoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Claudia Gadelha jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto launches a stiff jab!
Gadelha ducks that one.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Matsumoto's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha is getting frustrated here.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
Matsumoto won't allow her to take this position easily.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Matsumoto tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Miku Matsumoto is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
John McCarthy 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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Claudia Gadelha is fading quickly.
Claudia Gadelha and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto 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
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
I think Claudia Gadelha needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
Matsumoto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miku Matsumoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
…Indeed. STAMINA UPGRADES! Indeed…
Claudia Gadelha shifts back and forth nervously.
Miku Matsumoto looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Claudia Gadelha is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Miku Matsumoto comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Claudia Gadelha and Miku Matsumoto touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto tries to close the guard.
Matsumoto put Claudia Gadelha in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Miku Matsumoto was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Matsumoto clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Gadelha decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto tries to fight back with her feet and Gadelha just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Matsumoto pushes Claudia Gadelha forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matsumoto is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miku Matsumoto is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Miku Matsumoto in her guard.
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Miku Matsumoto gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto goes for an americana!
Gadelha breaks free.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She is not able to do it
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miku Matsumoto breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Gadelha, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Matsumoto
She succeeds!
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Miku Matsumoto uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in closed guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miku Matsumoto!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Claudia Gadelha is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha isolates Miku Matsumoto's right arm looking for an armbar...
Miku Matsumoto manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Matsumoto tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto has seen better days.
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha is looking to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Claudia Gadelha is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard.
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Matsumoto is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha uses some of her skill by jumping out of Matsumoto's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha isolates Miku Matsumoto's left arm looking for an armbar...
Miku Matsumoto manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Claudia Gadelha lost her dominant position.
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha sits up and gets an arm around Matsumoto's neck!
Matsumoto pushes Claudia Gadelha back to the ground.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto moves on the ground
Matsumoto cannot take advantage in the ground
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Miku Matsumoto slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Miku Matsumoto slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Miku Matsumoto tries to take advantage...
Miku Matsumoto decides to jump inside Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha didn't see that coming. Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha now.
John McCarthy 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.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Miku Matsumoto's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha launches a few punches to Matsumoto
Matsumoto holds Claudia Gadelha's arms and blocks the punches!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to improve position.
Matsumoto adjusts and closes her guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 3
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Matsumoto studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto circles around Gadelha
The two exchange wildly
Matsumoto is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miku Matsumoto didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Miku Matsumoto to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gadelha blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Gadelha clumsily fails here and it's time for Miku Matsumoto to fight back!
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Miku Matsumoto attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over Matsumoto
Matsumoto attempts a triangle from bottom! Claudia Gadelha slips out. Matsumoto quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Claudia Gadelha slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Matsumoto
hitting her chest.
Hard blow to Matsumoto's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Miku Matsumoto
almost hit her as she moves away.
Matsumoto is trying to counter now!
Matsumoto is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha shows great balance while pushing away Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Miku Matsumoto tries a hook to the body
but Gadelha manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Claudia Gadelha looks to counter!
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Miku Matsumoto struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Matsumoto looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Claudia Gadelha's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Matsumoto.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Claudia Gadelha jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Matsumoto launches a stiff jab!
Gadelha ducks that one.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Matsumoto's chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Miku Matsumoto is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miku Matsumoto attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha is getting frustrated here.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Claudia Gadelha tries a kimura
Matsumoto breaks the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to move to full mount!
Matsumoto won't allow her to take this position easily.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Miku Matsumoto gets sloppy and Claudia Gadelha tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha looks to mount Miku Matsumoto...
Miku Matsumoto takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
John McCarthy 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha has punished Matsumoto very much. She has lost her confidence in winning this fight.
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Miku Matsumoto tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha won't budge, forcing Matsumoto to pull guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Matsumoto tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Matsumoto waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Miku Matsumoto is on half guard!
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Miku Matsumoto keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miku Matsumoto is in half guard over Gadelha
Miku Matsumoto tries to free her leg
Claudia Gadelha moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Brilliant combination from Miku Matsumoto
Gadelha is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Miku Matsumoto is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Matsumoto decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Matsumoto moves back and takes a deep breath.
John McCarthy 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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Claudia Gadelha is fading quickly.
Claudia Gadelha and Matsumoto engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miku Matsumoto is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Matsumoto and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miku Matsumoto!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Matsumoto struggles... Claudia Gadelha is unable to take her down
Matsumoto moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto 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
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Miku Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha
Matsumoto is in open guard over Gadelha... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gadelha rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miku Matsumoto. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and launches herself over Miku Matsumoto
Matsumoto counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
I think Claudia Gadelha needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
Matsumoto pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Matsumoto grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gadelha struggles... Miku Matsumoto is unable to take her down
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Miku Matsumoto's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miku Matsumoto shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Miku Matsumoto was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matsumoto steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Miku Matsumoto is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to Matsumoto's torso
that goes wide.
Matsumoto tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Good movement from Matsumoto
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Miku Matsumoto is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha struggles on the ground and tries to break Miku Matsumoto's guard...
Matsumoto doesn't want to free her opponent and Gadelha continues in closed guard
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Matsumoto
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto
Gadelha is in closed guard... Matsumoto tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
Statistics: Miku Matsumoto
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 667 s
…Indeed. STAMINA UPGRADES! Indeed…
