Post by The Sandman on Jun 14, 2023 0:32:29 GMT -5
Alexa Grasso looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Gadelha while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexa Grasso is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexa Grasso 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
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's ribs
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Grasso moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A high kick from Alexa Grasso
glances off Gadelha.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses her strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks Grasso's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexa Grasso.
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Alexa Grasso.
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Round 2
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0:08 Round 2 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Grasso wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gadelha doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Every time Alexa Grasso attempts to get inside
Gadelha misses with a low kick.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises Gadelha!
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Good movement from Grasso
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gadelha's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gadelha's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha ribs hard
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexa Grasso moves forward looking for some grappling action
Grasso has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Grasso who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Alexa Grasso, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Alexa Grasso to maintain her distance.
That hits Claudia Gadelha's ankle
A solid combination from Alexa Grasso
connects with Gadelha.
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes Gadelha's right cheek.
Gadelha's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso moves on the ground
Alexa Grasso moves to side mount
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and moves laterally.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Claudia Gadelha stumbles back.
Gadelha's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Grasso.
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Round 3
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Alexa Grasso jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid jabs from Alexa Grasso.
Nice punches.
Alexa Grasso jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
Grasso tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha takes a break to breathe while holding Alexa Grasso.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Pitty-pat punches from Grasso
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to get her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Claudia Gadelha's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Claudia Gadelha easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso fires an unorthodox punch to Gadelha's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Grasso steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexa Grasso 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 steps forward
Alexa Grasso catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Gadelha's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Grasso, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Gadelha launches a kick
but Alexa Grasso avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Mouth
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grasso blocks that. It was easy!
Good movement from Grasso
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Claudia Gadelha stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Left cheek
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gadelha tries to grapple
Grasso moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Alexa Grasso runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Gadelha's Left eye is beginning to swell
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Grasso secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:22 Round 4
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 33/38 (87%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Impressive debut from the debuter!
Ferocious staredown by Gadelha while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexa Grasso is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexa Grasso 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
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Gadelha.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Gadelha's ribs
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexa Grasso 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Grasso ducks that one.
Grasso moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A high kick from Alexa Grasso
glances off Gadelha.
Crushing shot to Gadelha's body! She's holding her side
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses her strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Grasso fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Claudia Gadelha's arm and tries an armbar!
Gadelha hold her own hand and breaks Grasso's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexa Grasso.
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gadelha moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso struggles a bit before breaking Gadelha's attemp of grappling
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Alexa Grasso.
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Round 2
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0:08 Round 2 and Grasso is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Grasso wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gadelha doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Every time Alexa Grasso attempts to get inside
Gadelha misses with a low kick.
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises Gadelha!
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Gadelha fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on her feet.
Gadelha looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Gadelha is on the receiving end of a great combo by Grasso.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Good movement from Grasso
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Gadelha's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gadelha's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha ribs hard
Hard blow to Gadelha's mid-section, she seems hurt
Alexa Grasso moves forward looking for some grappling action
Grasso has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Claudia Gadelha pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Claudia Gadelha
The fighters are clinching.
Grasso doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Claudia Gadelha embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Grasso who put distance between them
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Alexa Grasso slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Gadelha misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter her!
Grasso goes for an armbar!
Claudia Gadelha breaks the lock and pushes away Alexa Grasso, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
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 Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Alexa Grasso to maintain her distance.
That hits Claudia Gadelha's ankle
A solid combination from Alexa Grasso
connects with Gadelha.
A punch from Alexa Grasso
grazes Gadelha's right cheek.
Gadelha's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexa Grasso tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gadelha goes down.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Grasso
She is not able to do it
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Gadelha
Grasso moves on the ground
Alexa Grasso moves to side mount
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and moves laterally.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Claudia Gadelha stumbles back.
Gadelha's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Grasso.
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Round 3
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Alexa Grasso jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexa Grasso!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gadelha's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Solid jabs from Alexa Grasso.
Nice punches.
Alexa Grasso jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
Grasso tries to grapple
She puts Gadelha in a double underhook!
Gadelha doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexa Grasso embrace and tries to move away...
Alexa Grasso pushes Gadelha forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gadelha takes a break to breathe while holding Alexa Grasso.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Gadelha with a double overhooks!
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Pitty-pat punches from Grasso
They're bothering Gadelha even though they aren't hurting her.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Claudia Gadelha.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls her over and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Alexa Grasso tries to get her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Claudia Gadelha's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Claudia Gadelha easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Gadelha
Grasso is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Alexa Grasso uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Alexa Grasso tries to take advantage...
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Alexa Grasso takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Grasso and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Alexa Grasso fires an unorthodox punch to Gadelha's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Grasso steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexa Grasso 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 steps forward
Alexa Grasso catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Gadelha's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Grasso, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Alexa Grasso is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Grasso studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Gadelha is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Gadelha is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Gadelha launches a kick
but Alexa Grasso avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gadelha has a small cut in her Mouth
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha and Grasso engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexa Grasso is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grasso blocks that. It was easy!
Good movement from Grasso
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Crisp uppercut by Grasso followed by a hard jab
Claudia Gadelha stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Claudia Gadelha's Left cheek
Gadelha and Grasso circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha steps backwards away from Alexa Grasso. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Grasso pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Grasso steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gadelha steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gadelha tries to grapple
Grasso moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Alexa Grasso fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexa Grasso goes with a looping right hand while Claudia Gadelha jumps back and jabs
Gadelha seems staggered and Alexa Grasso runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Grasso is holding Claudia Gadelha's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Claudia Gadelha loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Alexa Grasso in her guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Claudia Gadelha to her stomach and takes her back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Gadelha
Gadelha is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Gadelha has Grasso controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Gadelha control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso slides her arm under Claudia Gadelha's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Gadelha's Left eye is beginning to swell
Grasso is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Gadelha's eyes...
Grasso secures the lock while Claudia Gadelha refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:22 Round 4
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 33/38 (87%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/12 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Impressive debut from the debuter!
