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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Avery lands with a nice combination. Vladivich backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Vladivich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Vladivich thows an elbow strike that misses. Avery gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Vladivich doesn't seem too bothered but Avery quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Vladivich is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Vladivich really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Avery! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a series of strikes. Avery will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Avery pulls guard successfully.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet. #SUB2#
Avery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Duncan stands up and waves to Avery to follow him.
Duncan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Duncan misses with a head kick.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Avery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery looks to land a combination but Duncan avoids it well.
Duncan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2##CL2#
Avery has closed the distance and engaged Duncan in a clinch.
Avery tries a knee to the head but Duncan blocks it.
Avery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Avery manages to pull guard.
Duncan stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#SUB2#
Avery is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duncan has his hands clasped together but Avery extends and breaks Duncan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Avery.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Avery! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Booker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booker.
Avery tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Booker pushes Avery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Avery does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Booker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booker shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
Avery misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Booker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Booker tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Booker has clasped his hands together around Avery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Avery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Booker throws some wild stikes that Avery manages to avoid easily.
Avery squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Booker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.#T2#
Booker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker controlling from the full mount.
Booker punching from mount but Avery doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.
Avery regains half guard.#T3#
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Booker.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Booker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Avery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Booker thows a huge punch but Avery dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booker won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Avery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booker is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Avery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker thuds a left hand into Avery's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Avery has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks from the clinch.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Avery shoots in but Booker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. 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.
Booker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.#TD#
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Booker on his heels. He'll look to pass Booker's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker trying to control the position.
#T1#
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard.
Avery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Booker is proving hard to escape from.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Avery's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Booker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Booker counters with an inside leg kick.
Booker throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard.
Booker stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#T3#
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Avery keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Booker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Avery preventing the sweep.
Booker is trying to keep Avery in close.
#SU#
Avery gets to his feet. Booker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Booker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booker tries to clinch but Avery is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Avery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Avery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Booker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker darts in looking for a takedown but Avery gets double underhooks and turns Booker into the cage.
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 Lance Avery 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Avery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booker sprawls and moves away.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Avery, which made it look bad.
Lance Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Booker gets caught flat footed, as Avery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Booker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has his hands on Avery's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Avery wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Avery is pushing down on Booker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booker is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booker wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery wants to stand up but Booker has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Booker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danny Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery thows a huge punch but Booker dodges it nicely.
Avery is trying to control. Booker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Avery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booker sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Booker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #CL2#
Booker moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Avery jumps guard but Booker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Booker stalling the fight.
Avery pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely.
Booker has Avery pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Avery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avery has managed to get both his arms back between Booker's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Booker.
I think Booker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Booker! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avery off to one side. #CL2#
Avery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Avery pulls guard successfully.
Arnold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arnold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pushes down on Avery's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Arnold seems content to control.
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arnold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avery sees it coming and defends easily.
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnold.
Avery trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avery is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arnold misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Avery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arnold!
Arnold throws Avery to one side and escapes!#T3#
Avery dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Avery's head and hops out.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Arnold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Avery rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avery to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avery avoids it.
Avery gets underhooks to prevent Arnold's takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery won't allow it.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Avery pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Avery had control of the position.
Arnold won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Arnold won't allow Avery to get back to his feet.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Avery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Avery backing up. Avery nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold scores with a punch to the head.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avery defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Avery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avery prevents Arnold from breaking the clinch.
Avery keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnold's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arnold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avery sprawls well. Avery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arnold gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avery trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Arnold lands a couple of elbows.
Arnold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery is trying to control Arnold's posture but Arnold avoids it.
Arnold wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery pushes Arnold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arnold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arnold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avery keeps working.
Arnold working the ground and pound from side control.
Avery is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Arnold stands up. #CL2#
Avery clinches.
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Arnold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Avery!
Avery is breathing heavily.#SU#
Arnold decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold is looking to clinch. #TD#
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wendall Arnold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Arnold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
Avery dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Arnold clinches up with Avery and pushes him back against the cage.
Avery misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Avery pulls guard.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avery is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Avery working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Avery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avery is trying to hold Arnold in close to prevent damage but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold. #SU#
Arnold stands up and beckons Avery to join him on the feet.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Avery tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Avery manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Arnold scores with a takedown into Avery's guard.
Arnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Avery controlling Arnold's posture. #SU#
Arnold stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arnold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Avery tries to sprawl but Arnold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Avery is not content to let Arnold control the position.#T4#
Arnold trying to mount his opponent but Avery defends it.
Avery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnold is working away from the top position though.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Avery has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arnold is on him like a limpet, forcing Avery back against the cage.
Avery just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather.
Lance Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wendall Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avery throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wendall Arnold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendall Arnold! |
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