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It’s 2:59 p.m. on a Tuesday, and world champion Zoila Gurgel has assumed a typical position at pro practice inside the confines of the JG Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Academy in West Chester, Ohio.

Her position is, in fact, not really much of a position at all. Today it’s sitting on the sidelines with her back against the wall, sipping Phenom coconut water, and occasionally yelling out pointers.

As MMAjunkie.com’s Derek Bolender explains, the “Warrior Princess” is dressed for a party with nowhere to go.



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