Post by The Sandman on Jan 8, 2022 1:36:30 GMT -5
Claudia Gadelha! Claudia Gadelha! This is what the people are chanting here.
Jennifer Maia looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Claudia Gadelha looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jennifer Maia is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jennifer Maia and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Maia moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha.
Jennifer Maia defends with ease.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Maia!
Some big punches are landing!
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
As the fight continues it seems that Claudia Gadelha is taking the best of the fight.
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
As the fight continues it seems that Jennifer Maia is taking the best of the fight.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Jennifer Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maia
Maia wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
Maia defends.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Tremendous strikes from Maia!
Some big punches are landing!
Maia steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Maia sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha circles around Maia
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Maia ducks that one.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia wants nothing of that and pushes Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
land while she's on her bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maia sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Jennifer Maia jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
connects with Gadelha.
Jennifer Maia jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Maia
that forces Gadelha to try and defend better.
Gadelha pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gadelha leans and gets Jennifer Maia's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Jennifer Maia tries to free her leg...
Jennifer Maia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Claudia Gadelha put Maia in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Low kick by Claudia Gadelha to maintain her distance.
That hits Jennifer Maia's ankle
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is measuring Gadelha with her jab.
Gadelha isn't fazed.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
grazes Maia's left cheek.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Gadelha ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks to pass to mount...
Gadelha slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Maia.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Gadelha suddenly holds Jennifer Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Maia!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Gadelha catch Jennifer Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Jennifer Maia holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Gadelha blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
I think Jennifer Maia needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Claudia Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks rather shattered.
Gadelha shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Claudia Gadelha forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Maia slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia launches a flurry of punches
Gadelha slips out of danger.
Maia misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Maia
hitting her chest.
Claudia Gadelha and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Jennifer Maia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gadelha pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Good leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha.
Maia winces a bit.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Jennifer Maia is on half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Jennifer Maia tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Jennifer Maia passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 535 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 2/13 (15%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/15 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 535 s
These fights aren’t giving me much variety to work with with these write-ups.
Jennifer Maia looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Claudia Gadelha looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jennifer Maia is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Claudia Gadelha comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jennifer Maia and Claudia Gadelha touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Maia moves backwards and Claudia Gadelha is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha.
Jennifer Maia defends with ease.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Maia!
Some big punches are landing!
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha catches Jennifer Maia's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gadelha.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks to posture up and open Jennifer Maia's guard...
Claudia Gadelha forces Jennifer Maia to open her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
As the fight continues it seems that Claudia Gadelha is taking the best of the fight.
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She succeeds!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha works on the ground with her fingers over Maia's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
As the fight continues it seems that Jennifer Maia is taking the best of the fight.
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Jennifer Maia looks to mount Claudia Gadelha...
Jennifer Maia slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Maia is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to trap Jennifer Maia in her guard.
Jennifer Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Maia tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Maia tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Maia controls the situation despite Claudia Gadelha efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Jennifer Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in full mount over Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Maia in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Maia steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Claudia Gadelha leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maia
Maia wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Solid jabs from Claudia Gadelha.
Maia defends.
Maia tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Maia launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Tremendous strikes from Maia!
Some big punches are landing!
Maia steps backwards away from Claudia Gadelha. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jennifer Maia sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jennifer Maia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gadelha is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha circles around Maia
Gadelha launches a stiff jab!
Maia ducks that one.
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gadelha wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Maia wants nothing of that and pushes Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia shows great balance while pushing away Claudia Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha gets sloppy and Jennifer Maia tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
land while she's on her bicycle.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jennifer Maia!
Gadelha is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha fires an unorthodox punch to Maia's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gadelha jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Maia sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Gadelha has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Maia is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Jennifer Maia jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gadelha steps backwards away from Jennifer Maia. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Claudia Gadelha attempts a sweep single...
Jennifer Maia was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
A solid combination from Jennifer Maia
connects with Gadelha.
Jennifer Maia jabs at Gadelha
hitting her chest.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gadelha and Maia circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Maia
that forces Gadelha to try and defend better.
Gadelha pushes Jennifer Maia and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Maia grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jennifer Maia
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Gadelha tries to close her guard around Maia
She succeeds!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gadelha leans and gets Jennifer Maia's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Claudia Gadelha to fight back!
Claudia Gadelha isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gadelha's guard.
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Jennifer Maia tries to free her leg...
Jennifer Maia uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gadelha's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in side mount over Claudia Gadelha
Gadelha tries to show some ground skills
Claudia Gadelha put Maia in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha attempts to move to full guard
Claudia Gadelha manages to switch to full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Maia uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha misses a step and Jennifer Maia sees an opportunity to counter her!
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Gadelha doesn't want to free her opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Claudia Gadelha.
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Round 4
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Some counter punches against Claudia Gadelha
almost hit her as she moves away.
Maia studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Maia attempts a sweep single...
Claudia Gadelha was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Low kick by Claudia Gadelha to maintain her distance.
That hits Jennifer Maia's ankle
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is measuring Gadelha with her jab.
Gadelha isn't fazed.
Gadelha is trying to counter now!
A punch from Claudia Gadelha
grazes Maia's left cheek.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jennifer Maia!
Gadelha ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gadelha is holding Jennifer Maia's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks to pass to mount...
Gadelha slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Maia.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Gadelha suddenly holds Jennifer Maia's arm and tries an armbar!
Maia can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Claudia Gadelha!
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Maia is in closed guard... Gadelha tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Maia!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Gadelha catch Jennifer Maia's left arm and tries a kimura
Jennifer Maia holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia launches a few weak punches
Gadelha blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in full mount over Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia tries to roll to her side and trap Claudia Gadelha in her guard...
Claudia Gadelha keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maia pushes Claudia Gadelha and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Maia and Gadelha circle around the center of the cage.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
I think Jennifer Maia needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to move to full mount
Gadelha's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to jump to side mount.
Jennifer Maia closed her guard around Claudia Gadelha.
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Maia tries to show some ground skills
Gadelha uses her strength to keep Gadelha at a disadvantage
Claudia Gadelha is in side mount over Jennifer Maia
Claudia Gadelha looks rather shattered.
Gadelha shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Claudia Gadelha forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jennifer Maia is in closed guard over Gadelha
Gadelha attempts a triangle from bottom! Jennifer Maia slips out. Gadelha quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Jennifer Maia slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Claudia Gadelha. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Meridian Centre (St. Catharines, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Claudia Gadelha fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maia launches a flurry of punches
Gadelha slips out of danger.
Maia misses a step and Claudia Gadelha sees an opportunity to counter her!
Claudia Gadelha jabs at Maia
hitting her chest.
Claudia Gadelha and Maia engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jennifer Maia tries a hook to the body
and hits Gadelha's ribs hard
Jennifer Maia moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gadelha pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Good leg kicks from Claudia Gadelha.
Maia winces a bit.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maia goes down.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to pass to half guard...
Jennifer Maia's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha tries to escape from closed guard...
Maia waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Claudia Gadelha! She is reversed and nor Jennifer Maia is on half guard!
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Maia is in half guard over Gadelha
Gadelha is moving on the ground...
Maia tries to counter Gadelha's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Maia looks to counter!
Jennifer Maia tries to pass Claudia Gadelha's guard...
Jennifer Maia passes momentarily but Claudia Gadelha sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Jennifer Maia is in open guard over Gadelha
Jennifer Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Claudia Gadelha's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Claudia Gadelha is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Claudia Gadelha tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close her guard around Gadelha
She is not able to do it
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Gadelha is taking this opportunity to rest.
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha is cooling the fight on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in open guard over Maia
Claudia Gadelha tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gadelha moves backwards and Jennifer Maia is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gadelha studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Claudia Gadelha fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Claudia Gadelha takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Claudia Gadelha is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Claudia Gadelha shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Maia is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gadelha into her guard.
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gadelha tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gadelha tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Claudia Gadelha's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Claudia Gadelha is in closed guard over Maia
Gadelha is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Claudia Gadelha uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Claudia Gadelha by Split decision
Statistics: Jennifer Maia
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 535 s
Statistics: Claudia Gadelha
Punches 2/13 (15%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 6/15 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 535 s
These fights aren’t giving me much variety to work with with these write-ups.
