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Event:
MMA ATTACK The End
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1# A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.#CL2# Joseph gets tackled into the cage by Gadela. Gadela maintains the clinch. #TD2# Gadela pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joseph wants to stand but Gadela has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Joseph won't allow Gadela to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Gadela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joseph defends it easily. Gadela has Joseph pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving. Gadela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Gadela is adopting a defensive guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Joseph clinches up with Gadela and pushes him back against the cage. Joseph has had enough of the clinch but Gadela keeps him there for the moment. Gadela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joseph.
#TD2# Gadela has picked Joseph up - he's going for a ride! Gadela dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2# Joseph is looking for a sweep. Gadela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Joseph trying to control from the bottom.
Gadela trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gadela connects with a nice short shot to Joseph's temple. Joseph trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gadela in particular looking to stall. Gadela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Gadela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joseph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gadela. #T3# Joseph is trying to get back to full guard. Joseph trying to control but Gadela postures up.
Gadela looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. It looks like Gadela might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Joseph shoots and misses #TD2# and Gadela counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joseph! Joseph bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2# Gadela gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gadela keeps control of Joseph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gadela wants to get back to striking at distance but Joseph won't allow it.
Joseph working hard to break the clinch. Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Gadela manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joseph lands a high kick!
Gadela takes one on the button. Joseph moves in looking to clinch but Gadela pushes him off. Gadela is looking for the big counter here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Joseph will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Joseph clinches. Joseph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gadela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joseph. #CL2# Gadela rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage. Joseph is looking to take this one to the mat. Joseph tries a body shot but Gadela blocks it.
Gadela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gadela wants to break free but Joseph has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Gadela controls his hands.
#BC# Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Gadela.
#TD2# Gadela shoots in and bounces Joseph off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1# Gadela wants to stand but Joseph has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gadela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Joseph has a closed guard, preventing Gadela from standing up. Gadela is stalling in the full guard. Gadela distracts Joseph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Joseph being controlled here, momentarily. Augustus Gadela has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Joseph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gadela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gadela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Gadela is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A slapping leg kick lands for Joseph.
#T3##CL2# Gadela clinches. Gadela is working for takedown but Joseph is calmly controlling the position for now. Gadela manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joseph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Gadela is trying to trip Joseph. He has hold of a leg but Joseph is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gadela persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Joseph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Gadela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Joseph shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gadela napping and manages to drive through into side control! Gadela throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Gadela moves into the clinch successfully.
Joseph is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gadela stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joseph managing to block the knees to the body from Gadela.
#BC2# Gadela breaks from the clinch.
Joseph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Gadela counters with a single leg into guard. Joseph didn't expect that. Joseph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Gadela drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
Gadela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joseph is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Joseph is trying to pull guard but Gadela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Joseph goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gadela prevents it.
#TD2# Gadela has Joseph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gadela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Joseph tumbling to the mat - Gadela dives into Joseph's guard. Gadela won't allow Joseph to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joseph trying to control the position.
#T1# Gadela wants to stand but Joseph has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gadela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Joseph is trying to control the position but Gadela postures up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Gadela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joseph's head. Gadela scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gadela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gadela prevents Joseph from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Gadela clinches up against the cage. Joseph is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Gadela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Gadela gets a clinch. #TD2# Gadela pulls guard effortlessly. Joseph's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Gadela striking off his back but it's not causing Joseph any problems. #SU# Gadela is working an open guard so Joseph takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Joseph darts in and clinches Gadela up against the cage. Gadela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joseph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Joseph Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Gadela. Gadela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Gadela pushes Joseph up against the cage in a clinch. Gadela slowing the pace effectively. Stalling in the clinch from Joseph.
#TD2# Gadela decides to pull guard. #T4# Gadela wants to sweep but no luck. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gadela can do anything to dispel that myth. Joseph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gadela is proving hard to escape from. Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gadela is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Gadela.
And that's the end of the fight! Augustus Gadela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gadela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Gadela! Augustus Gadela bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 09 Joe vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Gadela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gadela fails to pull guard.
Gillespie is trying to break free. Gillespie pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Gadela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillespie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gadela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gillespie somewhat. Gadela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Gillespie tries to clinch but Gadela moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadela fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Gadela takes the fight into the clinch. Gillespie is looking to break free of the clinch but Gadela has double underhooks. #T1##TD2# Gadela jumps guard.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Gillespie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gillespie wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving. Gillespie stands and throws Gadela's legs to the side, diving into side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gadela can do anything to dispel that myth. Gillespie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gadela!#T2# Gadela is looking to improve his position but Gillespie isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gillespie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gadela is looking to escape. Gillespie controlling from mount. #SUB# Gillespie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gillespie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benei Gillespie! Benei Gillespie is the new welterweight champion! Benei Gillespie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 4
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1# Gillespie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gadela works over Gillespie's head and body with a nice combination.#CL# Gillespie forces Gadela back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Gadela manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gillespie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gillespie stops Gadela from standing up. Gillespie pushing down on Gadela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gadela is trying to escape back to his feet but Gillespie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Gillespie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Gadela wants to control but Gillespie postures up. Gillespie wants to stand but Gadela is controlling his arm.#T1# Gillespie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadela keeps working. Gillespie is really struggling to control Gadela but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Gillespie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gadela can do anything to dispel that myth. Gillespie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gadela tries to improve position but can't. Gillespie working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gillespie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gadela's legs. Gadela wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie drags him back down. You can see the frustration on Gadela's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gadela tries to improve position but can't. Gadela is still trying to improve position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gillespie shoots in for a double leg but Gadela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##CL2# Gadela drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
Gadela with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gillespie wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Gadela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillespie fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Gadela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gadela showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Gadela is looking for a kimura but Gillespie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gadela to get the leverage. #SUB2# Gadela is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gillespie as he works his way to full guard.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Gadela from controlling successfully. Gadela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Gadela with a flurry of punches that miss. Gillespie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gadela manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Gadela tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2# Gadela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gillespie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gadela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benei Gillespie will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL# Gillespie drives through and clinches with Gadela against the cage.
#TD2# Gadela manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Gadela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gillespie passes into side control.
Gadela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gadela is looking to control Gillespie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gadela avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Gillespie trying to pass the guard but Gadela defending well. Gadela is controlling Gillespie's trapped leg to prevent Gillespie from advancing to side control. Gillespie content to control rather than advance. Gillespie trying to control the action but Gadela is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gadela tries to get to full guard but Gillespie has control of the leg. Gadela misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Gillespie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gadela keeps the fight on the outside. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gadela. Gadela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gadela fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Gillespie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gadela is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Gadela gets back to full guard.
#T3# Gadela wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie passes into half guard.
Benei Gillespie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gillespie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gadela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gadela is looking to get back to full guard here but Gillespie has managed to pass to side control instead. Gillespie throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gillespie tries to advance to mount but can't. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Gadela is trying to improve his position. Gillespie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gillespie wants to stand but Gadela is controlling his arm. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gadela is not content to let Gillespie control the position. Gadela sneaks back into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Gillespie gets a takedown into half guard. Gadela keeping hold of Gillespie's head, controlling as best he can. Gillespie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadela pushes Gillespie off looking to stand but Gillespie dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Gadela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gillespie. Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gadela can do to turn this around? Gadela gets full guard. Gadela pulls Gillespie in to control the position. Gillespie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gillespie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gadela's guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gillespie misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# and Gadela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Gillespie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Gadela throwing strikes from guard but Gillespie blocks nicely. Gadela trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom. Gadela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB# Gillespie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gadela wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving. Gadela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gadela throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Gillespie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gillespie is looking to take a break and control but Gadela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gadela wants to get back to full guard. Gadela tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Gillespie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gadela keeps working. Gillespie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4# Gillespie is just content to waste time from the top position. Gadela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Gadela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gadela is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gillespie dives into side control.
Gillespie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Gillespie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gadela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gillespie's guard! Nice work there by Gadela!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Augustus Gadela. I think Gillespie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Benei Gillespie! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Benei Gillespie! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Benei Gillespie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 3
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Pereira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gadela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pereira throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Gadela counters by clinching up. #TD# Gadela has picked Pereira up - he's going for a ride! Gadela dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Pereira manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gadela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Gadela leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Gadela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gadela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Pereira has Gadela up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gadela stalling in the clinch.
Pereira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gadela after a bit of a struggle. Pereira is looking to control Gadela's arms but Gadela gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the cage. #T1# Pereira goes for a takedown attempt but Gadela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Augustus Gadela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pereira. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gadela.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Pereira. Pereira has control of an arm but Gadela manages to advance to Pereira's back! Pereira trying to control the action but Gadela just sinks the hooks in. Pereira is in bad spot here.
Good control from Gadela.#T2# Pereira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Pereira covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3# Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Gadela gets his hands free. Pereira takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gadela keeps control of the position easily here as Pereira tries to buck him off.
#SUB# Gadela tightening his grip on Pereira, looking for the choke. You can see the frustration on Pereira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gadela is riding his opponent, not letting Pereira buck him off. Gadela is landing with strikes. Pereira can't take much more of this. Gadela struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gadela is riding his opponent, not letting Pereira buck him off. Will Gadela go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD# Pereira tries to sprawl but Gadela drives through with a takedown into half guard. Pereira tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gadela manages to move to mount!
Gadela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground. Gadela lands a big elbow. Pereira wants to hold on but Gadela pushes him away. Gadela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1# Gadela controlling from the full mount. Pereira tries to hold on but Gadela postures up. Gadela lands with some strikes. Gadela wants to control the pace but Pereira is squirming around nicely. Augustus Gadela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pereira is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gadela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around? Pereira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB# Gadela wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pereira is not content to let Gadela control the position. Gadela tries to pass to full mount but Pereira defends it. Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done. Pereira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Gadela trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gadela trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pereira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Pereira wanted to stand there but Gadela had control of the position. Pereira cracks Gadela with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gadela wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pereira trying to control but Gadela is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Gadela has Pereira up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Pereira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Pereira wanted to stand there but Gadela had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pereira postures up.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Gadela. Gadela maintains the clinch. Gadela managing to block the knees to the body from Pereira.
#BC# Gadela manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Gadela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gadela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gadela's guard. #REVB##T1# Pereira is looking to advance position but Gadela has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Gadela landing strikes, looking to finish! Pereira is trying desperately to improve position. Pereira manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pereira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pereira is not content to let Gadela control the position. Pereira pushes Gadela off looking to stand but Gadela dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Gadela working over Pereira with some ground and pound. Pereira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Pereira tries to get to full guard but Gadela has control of the leg. Pereira manages to get to full guard.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Gadela stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.#T3# Gadela controls from within his opponent's guard. Gadela postures up.
Gadela trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gadela has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gadela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pereira is adopting a defensive guard. Gadela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gadela feinted with a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gadela misses with an uppercut. Gadela misses with a looping right. Diego Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Augustus Gadela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pereira thows a leg kick but Gadela checks it #TD# and Gadela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gadela.
And that's the end of the fight! Augustus Gadela showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gadela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1# Walker goes for a double leg but Gadela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gadela continues to drive forward.#BC2# Gadela breaks the clinch.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gadela defends it nicely. Walker tries to clinch there but Gadela circles away.
Gadela is looking for the big counter here. Walker shoots in for a takedown but Gadela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gadela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gadela gets a clinch. #TD2# Gadela has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gadela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Gadela dives into Walker's guard. Walker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gadela has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Gadela is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Gadela has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately. Walker wants to get back to his feet but Gadela passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR# Walker has hold of Gadela's hands but Gadela slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gadela is figuring out what he wants to do next. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Gadela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily. Gadela is controlling the pace.
#T2# Walker is looking to control Gadela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted? Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gadela tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Walker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gadela jumps into side control!#ES# Walker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gadela manages to avoid it. Gadela tries a quick counter leg kick but Walker is wise to it.#T3##CL2# Gadela pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch. Gadela is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gadela down to the mat. Gadela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Walker shoots in and drives through. Gadela sprawls well.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gadela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gadela pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Gadela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gadela pinned against the cage. Gadela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gadela throws a counter combo.#T4##CL2# Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.#TD2# Gadela jumps guard.
Gadela is trying to keep Walker in close.
Gadela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Walker wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving. #SUB2# Gadela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Walker tries to clinch but Gadela is having none of it. Gadela leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Walker looks for a takedown but Gadela sprawls well. Walker shoots in but Gadela avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadela has Walker pressed against the cage.
Gadela is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC2# Gadela breaks from the clinch.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gadela is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Gadela circles away and we're back to standing. Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Gadela moves out of range easily. #CL2# Gadela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Gadela gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.
Gadela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Augustus Gadela has got the better of the ground game so far. Gadela controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# Walker keeping moving, preventing Gadela from controlling successfully. Gadela content to stall in guard here. Gadela being controlled here momentarily. #T3# Gadela trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gadela is looking to chop away at Walker's legs. Neil Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gadela looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.#CL2# Gadela closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Gadela works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gadela would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4# Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gadela with a flurry of punches that miss. Walker keeping full guard, as Gadela tries to pass. Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Walker is pulling down on Gadela's head. It's preventing any offense from Gadela, at least for the moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Gadela as Walker shoots in. Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gadela as he jumps to the side. Gadela tries to counter by closing the distance. Gadela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Gadela ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nice jab there from Walker. Gadela closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Gadela pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Walker enables Gadela to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gadela looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Gadela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Walker has his foot on Gadela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gadela works his way back into a safe position though. Gadela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Walker is trying to control the position but Gadela postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Walker kicks Gadela off and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Gadela misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gadela or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad. Neil Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Gadela. Gadela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily. Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadela, which made it look bad. Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gadela but Gadela pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker. Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gadela misses with a head kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gadela fails with the takedown. Gadela has his takedown stuffed and Walker counters with a one-two to the body. Walker has a takedown stuffed.#T4# Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadela, before circling back to the center of the mat. Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Gadela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gadela presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gadela has him pressed against the cage. Gadela fails to pull guard.
Neil Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Augustus Gadela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gadela has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Walker scores with a shot to the side of Gadela's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Neil Walker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gadela has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 1
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1# Lawyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gadela is looking for a counter combo. Gadela stuffs the takedown. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawyer checks a leg kick. #TD# Gadela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawyer did well to prevent Gadela getting side control. Lawyer wants to control but Gadela is keeping busy.
Gadela seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Lawyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Gadela controlling the action here.#T1# Gadela looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gadela is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gadela looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gadela wants to get back to his feet.
Gadela stalling. Gadela is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawyer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lawyer is looking to improve his position.
Gadela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Gadela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawyer has managed to free his arm - good work. Gadela throwing shots but Lawyer is blocking nicely. #SUB# Gadela is working for a kimura but Lawyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Gadela tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Lawyer gets a clinch. #TD# Gadela pulls guard. Gadela tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gadela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Gadela is pulling down on Lawyer's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawyer, at least for the moment. Lawyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Gadela trying to control the position.
#T4# Gadela being controlled here, momentarily. Gadela looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lawyer wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. No luck for Gadela with that takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Gadela looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gadela tries to clinch there but Lawyer circles away.
Lawyer is looking for the big counter here. Lawyer motions for Gadela to come forward. Lawyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Lawyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadela sprawls well initially but Lawyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. It looks like Lawyer is going to stand back up.
Lawyer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gadela wants to get back to his feet.
Gadela wants to improve his position but Lawyer is controlling well.
#T1# Gadela holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Gadela is trying to get back to full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawyer wants to take a breather but Gadela is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gadela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawyer as he jumps to the side. Lawyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gadela circles away.
Gadela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawyer but Lawyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lawyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD# Gadela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawyer did well to prevent Gadela getting side control. Gadela not doing much here.
Gadela is trying to control. Lawyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lawyer is looking for a sweep. Gadela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gadela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Lawyer wants to control but Gadela is keeping busy.
Gadela wants to control but Lawyer is keeping him busy. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawyer wants to get back to full guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gadela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gadela somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Gadela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gadela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Gadela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gadela sitting and controlling from the half guard. Gadela wants to stand but Lawyer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Gadela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawyer can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gadela stops Lawyer from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Augustus Gadela will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Gadela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gadela slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Gadela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gadela showed some decent athleticism there. Lawyer is looking to get back to is feet but Gadela passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawyer tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB# Gadela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Gadela working the ground and pound from side control.#T1# Lawyer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Gadela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawyer, who protects the arm well. Lawyer is not content to let Gadela control the position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Lawyer is looking for a sweep. Gadela tries to stand but Lawyer is controlling his head. #SUB# Gadela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawyer has escaped the position, nice work there. Lawyer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gadela.
Gadela lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lawyer down.
#T3##SUB# Gadela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawyer has escaped the position, nice work there. Lawyer can't do much from the bottom here. Lawyer tries to bench press Gadela off him but Gadela keeps the position. #SUB# Gadela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gadela working away. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A lull in the action here as Gadela stalls from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gadela slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawyer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gadela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gadela enables Lawyer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gadela manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Lawyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gadela trying to keep a closed guard but Lawyer is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Augustus Gadela showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gadela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Augustus Gadela! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision! |
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