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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##TD2#
Dos Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Gillespie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gillespie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gillespie is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie trying to control here.
Gillespie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Dos Santos won't allow Gillespie to sweep him here.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gillespie pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillespie is retaining full guard.
Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick.
Dos Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Gillespie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dos Santos is being controlled here. #T2#
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Gillespie is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Dos Santos but he's now mounted!
Gillespie controlling from the full mount.
Gillespie raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Gillespie postures up.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position but Gillespie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gillespie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gillespie tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Gillespie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dos Santos's face.
#T4##SUB#
Gillespie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gillespie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Gillespie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dos Santos tries to reverse the position but Gillespie maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos tries to hold on but Gillespie pushes him away.
Dos Santos 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gillespie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Gillespie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dos Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Gillespie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Gillespie on that attempt. #CL2#
Dos Santos drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
Gillespie can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Gillespie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gillespie lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gillespie tightens his grip and picks Dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Dos Santos manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gillespie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.#T1#
Dos Santos misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gillespie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gillespie controlling the position from side mount.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gillespie off and has taken his back!#T2#
Gillespie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dos Santos's guard. Nice work there by Gillespie.
Gillespie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos has Gillespie pulled in close to control his posture.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but Gillespie is having none of it. #T3#
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Benei Gillespie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Gillespie from standing up.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Gillespie is proving a slippery customer.
Gillespie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.
Gillespie trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Gillespie looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Gillespie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gillespie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Gillespie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gillespie striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gillespie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dos Santos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gillespie is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos wants to take Gillespie's back but he can't do it this time.
Feeble punches landing from Gillespie - he's mounted - they can't hurt. #T1#
Dos Santos wants to control the pace but Gillespie is squirming around nicely.
Dos Santos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gillespie tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos tries to control but Gillespie wriggling away.
Dos Santos landing punches. #T2#
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gillespie is looking to escape.
Dos Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dos Santos landing shots from mount.
Dos Santos blocks Gillespie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Gillespie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dos Santos controlling from the full mount.
Gillespie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Dos Santos tries to push Gillespie's head away but Gillespie is holding on tight.
Dos Santos prevents Gillespie from getting the reversal.
Dos Santos unloading with bombs!
Gillespie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gillespie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Dos Santos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gillespie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gillespie stops Dos Santos from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Rafael Dos Santos!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Benei Gillespie wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gillespie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington.
#SUB#
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Gillespie is defending well.
Washington throws an elbow but Gillespie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gillespie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gillespie prevents Washington from improving position. #T1#
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet.
Gillespie is looking for a sweep.
Gillespie sneaks back into half guard.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gillespie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gillespie is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Gillespie looking for submissions off his back.
Gillespie won't allow Washington to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington cracks Gillespie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gillespie defends it nicely.
Gillespie misses with a kick to the body.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Gillespie throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gillespie throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillespie shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gillespie.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gillespie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Gillespie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillespie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gillespie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Gillespie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gillespie blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Gillespie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillespie dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Gillespie's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gillespie has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Gillespie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Gillespie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Gillespie wants a takedown.
#T1##BC2#
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington avoids the body shot from Gillespie.
Gillespie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benei Gillespie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Washington clinches.
Gillespie tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Washington rushes Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gillespie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Gillespie 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.#T3#
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillespie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington pulls Gillespie in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington controls Gillespie momentarily but Gillespie frees himself.
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gillespie tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gillespie misses the jab.
Gillespie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Washington tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gillespie.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gillespie.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benei Gillespie.#CL2#
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie looking for a takedown.
Gillespie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Washington is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gillespie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Gillespie pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Gillespie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.#TD2#
Washington gets caught napping as Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gillespie throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gillespie wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him. #SUB2#
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gillespie is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gillespie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Washington rolls with it to try and escape but Gillespie cranks on the arm and Washington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benei Gillespie! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1030 Round 1
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Kaufer throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gillespie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gillespie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaufer is just riding it out for now. Gillespie eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Kaufer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gillespie connects with a body shot that sends Kaufer's belly button to the back.
Kaufer shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gillespie looking to score a takedown here. Kaufer is defending well but Gillespie drives through and ends up in Kaufer's guard.#T1#
Kaufer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gillespie controls the pace.
Kaufer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gillespie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gillespie prevents Kaufer from getting back to his feet.
Kaufer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaufer wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gillespie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaufer wants to stand up but Gillespie is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kaufer gets caught flat footed, as Gillespie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gillespie wants to pass the guard but Kaufer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kaufer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gillespie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gillespie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gillespie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaufer's guard.#T3#
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaufer being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gillespie leaves Kaufer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.#TD2#
Kaufer gets the takedown into side control.
Kaufer controlling the position from side mount.
Gillespie tries to buck Kaufer off but Kaufer is having none of it.
Gillespie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaufer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillespie trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
#CL#
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gillespie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaufer regains guard immediately.
Kaufer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gillespie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaufer misses with a takedown #TD#
and Gillespie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gillespie.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Kaufer keeps moving.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Gillespie from controlling successfully.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gillespie stopping the sweep attempt from Kaufer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Gillespie gets a clinch.
Gillespie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaufer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gillespie is trying to drag Kaufer to the mat but Kaufer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaufer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benei Gillespie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a takedown but Gillespie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaufer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gillespie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##TD#
Gillespie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaufer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gillespie just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Gillespie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie wants to stand up but Kaufer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kaufer is not content to let Gillespie control the position.#T4#
Kaufer trying to control but Gillespie postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaufer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaufer keeps trying to improve his position.
Gillespie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufer. #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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benei Gillespie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Kaufer misses #CL#
and Gillespie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaufer being controlled against the cage.
Kaufer missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Gillespie manages to break the clinch.
Kaufer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaufer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gillespie is looking to counter the offense by Kaufer and move into the clinch.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gillespie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaufer.
Gillespie falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Kaufer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Gillespie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gillespie is pulling down on Kaufer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaufer, at least for the moment.
Kaufer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaufer won't allow Gillespie to sweep him here.
Gillespie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaufer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gillespie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Kaufer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gillespie pulls his head out easily.
Kaufer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working. #T3#
Kaufer is looking to improve his position.
Benei Gillespie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillespie is controlling the pace.
Gillespie is pressing down on Kaufer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaufer is holding on for now.
Gillespie trying to control the action but Kaufer is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillespie not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaufer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaufer.
Kaufer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gillespie.
Kaufer keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Kaufer tries to sprawl but Gillespie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is looking to get back to is feet but Gillespie passes into side control.
Kaufer tries to improve position but can't.
Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Zibi Kaufer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benei Gillespie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benei Gillespie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gillespie 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Benei Gillespie wins by unanimous decision! |
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