 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
GDL 86: Salazar VS Clinton
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Aita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flaka is keeping the position for now.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Aita from controlling successfully.
Flaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Flaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aita has managed to get both his arms back between Flaka's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Flaka looking for subs off his back but Aita has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Aita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aita wants to control from the top but Flaka keeps moving. #SUB#
Flaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aita tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaka is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Aita from controlling successfully.
Aita throws a strike but Flaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Flaka wants to stand and escape but instead Aita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Flaka is striking from the bottom but Aita uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Aita works his way into full mount!
Flaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Aita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flaka is looking to improve his position but Aita isn't that keen on the idea.
Aita wants to control the pace but Flaka is squirming around nicely.
Aita controlling his opponent.
Flaka is working to get back to half guard.
Aita working Flaka over with strikes here.
Flaka is squirming around, avoiding Aita's attempts to control the action.
Aita pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Aita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flaka is looking to escape.
Flaka taking shots to the head.
Aita wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Aita looking to control but Flaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Flaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aita lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flaka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aita tries to control but Flaka wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eriks Aita 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#
Flaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aita swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Aita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flaka wants to get back to his feet.
Aita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flaka!
Aita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flaka can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaka regains half guard.#SUB#
Flaka looking for subs from the bottom but Aita mounts him!#T1#
Flaka is squirming around, avoiding Aita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Aita is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Flaka is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eriks Aita! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Flaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mada sneaks out the side door and pushes Flaka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flaka misses with a combination
and Mada counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flaka enables Mada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flaka managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Flaka, not yet. #SUB#
Flaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Flaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Mada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Mada from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Flaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mada is one step ahead there.
Flaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Mada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flaka, up you get!
Both fighters circling a little - Mada finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Flaka is breathing heavily.
Mada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Jody Flaka has been cut.#TD2#
Mada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mada is standing up over Flaka. Flaka looks to escape but Mada dives into side control.
#REVR#
Flaka is trying to improve his position.
Mada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mada in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flaka keeps working. #T3#
Flaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mada scores with punches from side control.
Mada trying to control the position but Flaka is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mada wants to improve his position but Flaka is controlling well.
Mada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flaka's back!
Mada controlling well, preventing Flaka from escaping the position.
Flaka trying to control the position but Mada manages to sink in the hooks.
Mada softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Mada is looking for the choke from the back position but Flaka is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Flaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gajah Mada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jody Flaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Flaka gets caught flat footed, as Mada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gajah Mada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flaka working a defensive guard but Mada manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Mada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Mada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flaka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mada is in Flaka's guard.#SU2#
Mada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flaka, up you get!
Mada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Mada shoots in and bounces Flaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Mada wants to control from the top but Flaka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flaka wants to sweep here but Mada controlling him for the moment.
Flaka keeping moving, preventing Mada from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mada trying to control the position from guard on top but Flaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mada passes Flaka's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mada wants to work for an arm triangle but Flaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flaka trying to get back to full guard but Mada takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mada lands a heavy elbow. #T3##SU2#
Mada gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Flaka tries to clinch but Mada is having none of it.
Flaka tries for a takedown but Mada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mada punishes Flaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Flaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jody Flaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flaka wants to stand back up but Mada manages to pass into side control.
Mada working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Flaka is not content to let Mada control the position.
Mada controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flaka trying to control but Mada flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Flaka tries to escape the position.
Mada wants to control but Flaka is keeping busy.
Flaka tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gajah Mada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jody Flaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Flaka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mada throws Flaka to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Mada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mada lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flaka wants to control the position but Mada says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flaka wants to improve his position but Mada is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flaka is trying to maintain the position but Mada is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Flaka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flaka pushes Mada off looking to stand but Mada dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mada lands a nice short elbow.#ES#
Flaka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mada is on him like a limpet, forcing Flaka back against the cage.
Mada has Flaka pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Mada pulls Flaka into guard.
Flaka advances to half guard. #T2#
Flaka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mada.
Mada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mada.
Flaka trying to control but Mada is working from the bottom.
Mada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mada is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Mada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flaka defends it easily.
Flaka advances position into side control!#T3##SU#
Flaka stands up. #TD2#
Mada 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.#SUB#
Flaka looking for a guillotine here but Mada defends easily.
#SU2#
Mada gets to his feet - Flaka follows without any prompting. #T4##TD2#
Mada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flaka tries to buck Mada off but Mada is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flaka is not content to let Mada control the position.
Mada works to advance to full mount. Flaka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gajah Mada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mada 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gajah Mada!
Gajah Mada thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
