Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2022 6:53:50 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Claudia Gadelha chants all around the place!
Claudia Gadelha is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gadelha is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
ILM launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
ILM blocks that. It was easy!
ILM fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. ILM looks to work from half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
1:16 Round 1 and ILM is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
ILM tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
ILM is locking that Armbar...
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over ILM
Gadelha is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
ILM fires a low kick.
A high kick from Claudia Gadelha
falls short of the mark.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gadelha pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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ILM jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Claudia Gadelha pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
ILM is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Gadelha misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Big mistake from Claudia Gadelha! ILM tries to finish her off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Nacked Choke from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
ILM is locking that Rear Nacked Choke...
ILM is unable to lock that and Gadelha breaks the lock
ILM doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from ILM who put distance between them
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
ILM is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
ILM knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has ILM controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
ILM is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
ILM blocks those punches
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
ILM defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Middle kick from ILM.
Gadelha receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
ILM pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
gets blocked by ILM.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
ILM breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
ILM uses her strength to keep ILM at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by ILM who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to control Claudia Gadelha in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
ILM pushes the back of Claudia Gadelha's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Claudia Gadelha pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
ILM tries to dirty boxing while holds Gadelha against cage
Gadelha is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha stumbles backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
connects with Gadelha.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
ILM moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gadelha's thigh!
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
ILM is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Gadelha's thigh
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Inside leg kick from ILM
that lands on Claudia Gadelha's leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
ILM sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Nice punches.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice low kick from ILM
Loud pop!
Gadelha hyper-extended her left leg
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gadelha may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Gadelha's right thigh
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha and ILM engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Gadelha with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Gadelha winces a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
ILM sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to counter!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls her over and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over ILM
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
ILM breaks free.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
ILM throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gadelha moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
ILM fires a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Gadelha is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Gadelha's head, but she seems okay.
Gadelha and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
ILM is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has ILM controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
ILM is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Gadelha misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Claudia Gadelha pushes up and slides Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm over her chin.
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! ILM has one hook in and keeps working!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gadelha locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane unil she can pull her arm free! ILM lost her dominant position.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
ILM tries to use some of her tricky moves but ILM's is smart enough to counter her.
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to counter!
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
ILM throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
ILM pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
ILM pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
ILM sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
ILM moves backwards and circles around Claudia Gadelha.
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
misses badly. ILM slips and falls!
Gadelha is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
ILM tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Gadelha is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha steps back and allows ILM to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
ILM is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Gadelha's thigh
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/9 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 16/17 (94%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Stamina. Nuff said.
Claudia Gadelha is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gadelha is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. She will have to do her best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
ILM launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
ILM blocks that. It was easy!
ILM fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Claudia Gadelha didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha can't prevent her opponent from passing. ILM looks to work from half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
1:16 Round 1 and ILM is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
ILM tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Gadelha from the side mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM suddenly holds Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
ILM is locking that Armbar...
Gadelha can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws up a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over ILM
Gadelha is in closed guard... ILM tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gadelha breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM works on the ground with her fingers over Gadelha's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over ILM
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gadelha spins out, but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gadelha is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
ILM fires a low kick.
A high kick from Claudia Gadelha
falls short of the mark.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was tooling Claudia Gadelha for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Claudia Gadelha lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gadelha pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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ILM jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Claudia Gadelha pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Claudia Gadelha tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
ILM is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Gadelha misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Big mistake from Claudia Gadelha! ILM tries to finish her off with a RNC!
That Rear Nacked Choke from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Nacked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Nacked Choke from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
ILM is locking that Rear Nacked Choke...
ILM is unable to lock that and Gadelha breaks the lock
ILM doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from ILM who put distance between them
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
ILM is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Nice beating Claudia Gadelha has received.
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
ILM knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has ILM controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
ILM is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to free her leg...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Claudia Gadelha who tries a hammer punch to ILM's ribs.
ILM blocks those punches
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to take advantage...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
ILM defends.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Middle kick from ILM.
Gadelha receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gadelha steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
ILM is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Solid shot from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane to the body.
Gadelha didn't like that.
ILM pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
gets blocked by ILM.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
ILM breaks the closed guard of Claudia Gadelha and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
ILM uses her strength to keep ILM at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and launches herself over Claudia Gadelha
Great move by ILM who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to control Claudia Gadelha in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
ILM pushes the back of Claudia Gadelha's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Claudia Gadelha pushes away ILM trying to keep the fight at striking range
ILM doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has received.
ILM tries to dirty boxing while holds Gadelha against cage
Gadelha is unable to defend herself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane pushes away Gadelha trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha stumbles backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane circles to get the center of the cage
Gadelha moves backwards and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
connects with Gadelha.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
ILM moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Gadelha's thigh!
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
ILM is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Gadelha's thigh
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
ILM moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha pushes Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Inside leg kick from ILM
that lands on Claudia Gadelha's leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
ILM sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Nice punches.
Body kick by Claudia Gadelha...
is blocked.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice low kick from ILM
Loud pop!
Gadelha hyper-extended her left leg
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gadelha may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Gadelha's right thigh
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha and ILM engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Gadelha's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane 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.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is measuring Gadelha with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
ILM and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Gadelha winces a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
ILM sprawls and remains on her feet.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
ILM won't budge, forcing Gadelha to pull guard.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha throws up a triangle attempt!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Gadelha
ILM is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to counter!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is looking to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in half guard over Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Ilima-Lei MacFarlane in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls her over and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in half guard over ILM
Claudia Gadelha goes for an americana!
ILM breaks free.
ILM tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
ILM throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Claudia Gadelha realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gadelha moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Every time Claudia Gadelha attempts to get inside
ILM fires a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Gadelha is holding Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Gadelha's head, but she seems okay.
Gadelha and ILM circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
ILM is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
ILM doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
ILM slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has ILM controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
ILM is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Gadelha misses a step and Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Claudia Gadelha pushes up and slides Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's arm over her chin.
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha
ILM tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gadelha! ILM has one hook in and keeps working!
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gadelha locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane unil she can pull her arm free! ILM lost her dominant position.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
Gadelha is trying to escape from the rear mount.
ILM tries to use some of her tricky moves but ILM's is smart enough to counter her.
ILM is in rear mount over Gadelha with one hook in
Gadelha has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Gadelha is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Poorly executed technique. Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to counter!
ILM tries to end this with a RNC!
Gadelha manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mario Yamasaki 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 Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
ILM studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
ILM throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
ILM pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha moves forward looking for some grappling action
ILM pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
ILM sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Gadelha tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
ILM moves backwards and circles around Claudia Gadelha.
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
misses badly. ILM slips and falls!
Gadelha is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
ILM tries to stand up!
Gadelha doesn't allow her!
Gadelha is standing while ILM is on the ground on her back
Claudia Gadelha steps back and allows ILM to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is standing now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
ILM steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
ILM is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Gadelha's thigh
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps backwards and frees her leg.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/9 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 20/23 (87%)
Kicks 16/17 (94%)
Clinch strikes 7/7 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Stamina. Nuff said.
