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Event:
Madness Insanity 1
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Kidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawyer's guard.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Lawyer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lawyer trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Lawyer pushes down on Kidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lawyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Kidd is trying to control but can't.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kidd is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kidd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawyer controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself.
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawyer is pressing down on Kidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawyer looking to control.
#T4#
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer is working from the bottom.
Lawyer trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for 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 Anthony Lawyer 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##TD2#
Kidd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kidd can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kidd working for submissions but it's allowed Lawyer to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer working Kidd over with strikes. #T1#
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawyer.
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer postures up.
#SUB#
Lawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kidd desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kidd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Lawyer sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawyer pulls his head out easily.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawyer is working away from the top position though.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Kidd has an active guard here but Lawyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawyer trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kidd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lawyer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lawyer!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawyer trying to control the position but Kidd is working away.
Kidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawyer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kidd prevents Lawyer from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lawyer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd cracks Lawyer with a good jab.
Lawyer slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Lawyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Lawyer misses the jab.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Lawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Kidd scores with a takedown into Lawyer's guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kidd is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kidd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawyer keeps working. #SUB2#
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kidd wants to control but Lawyer is keeping him busy.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kidd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kidd working for a submission but Lawyer is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Kidd working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lawyer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kidd! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaxton Kidd! |
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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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