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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagal with a body shot.
Basset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Seagal clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Basset turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Basset manages to end up in side control.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seagal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seagal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal'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.#SU2#
Basset decides to stand back up.
Seagal shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Seagal has closed the distance and engaged Basset in a clinch.
Seagal jumps guard but Basset stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Basset gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basset will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Seagal is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basset looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basset trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Basset pulls Seagal in close to his closed guard and prevents Seagal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset 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.#SUB2#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seagal defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Seagal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Seagal stands up and waves to Basset to follow him.
Basset stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basset tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basset.
Seagal tries to counter with a takedown but Basset is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Seagal rushes Basset and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Seagal gets control of Basset's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seagal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Seagal has his foot on Basset's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basset works his way back into a safe position though.
Basset stands up over Seagal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Basset stands and steps away. Seagal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Seagal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset wants to clinch.
It appears Seagal was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4##TD2#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Seagal is wriggling around but Basset manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Basset is working for a submission of some sort.
Basset not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seagal's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that round.
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#
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Basset keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Seagal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Basset's head and hops out.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Basset has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Seagal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basset regains guard immediately. #T1#
Seagal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Basset keeps moving.
Basset being controlled here, momentarily.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Basset throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seagal escapes and throws Basset's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basset struggling a bit here.
Matthew Basset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seagal controls the position.#SU#
Seagal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Basset misses with a low kick.
Seagal fails with the takedown.#T3#
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Seagal pushes him off.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basset closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seagal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seagal fails to land the takedown.
Basset tries to clinch up.#CL#
Seagal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Basset has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basset's guard.
Seagal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basset trying to control the position here.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from Basset.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset is trying to keep Seagal in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seagal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Basset defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Basset to counter with a crisp jab.
Basset throws a leg kick but Seagal checks it.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Seagal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Seagal has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Basset scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage.
Seagal wants a takedown.
Seagal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basset has Seagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basset.#TD2#
Basset lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Basset is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal has Basset pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Seagal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Basset stands and throws Seagal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Seagal is looking to regain half guard here but Basset keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Seagal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basset's best efforts.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Basset has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Basset is thwarting Seagal's attempts to control the position.
Basset seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seagal is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset tries to clinch there but Seagal circles away.
Seagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagal throws a wild body kick that Basset sees coming a mile off.
Basset is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basset fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seagal stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Basset gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seagal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seagal wants to take the fight to the mat but Basset manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Basset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basset 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Basset slips under a jab from Parker.
Basset throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basset tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Parker pulls guard successfully.
Parker has control of Basset's left arm, preventing Basset from doing any damage.
Basset with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Basset throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset'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.
Parker pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Basset controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset preventing the sweep.
Basset has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basset shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Basset darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.#TD2#
Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Basset missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Basset being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Basset got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basset has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Basset tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basset attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Parker dominated that round.
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#
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Basset, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Basset against the cage but Basset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Basset postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basset trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basset slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Basset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a kimura here.
#SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Parker to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.
Basset closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Basset pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Basset shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker jumps guard but Basset stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basset wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset trying to stall but Parker improves his position.
#BC2#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Basset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basset might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
James Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basset trying to control the position.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand 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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Basset tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Basset on that attempt.
Basset slips under a jab.
Basset tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Basset tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basset somewhat.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Basset bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. 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.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basset is looking for a counter combo.
Basset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Basset counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Basset to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basset's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Basset looking to score a takedown here. Parker is defending well but Basset drives through and ends up in Parker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker is continuing to stall.
Basset wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Basset looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to stand but Basset is controlling the position. #SUB#
Basset is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Basset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Basset is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Basset is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Basset avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Parker decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basset.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Basset looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Basset.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Basset shakes him off and moves away.
Basset shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Basset to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Parker.
I think Parker 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Parker! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Basset shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jupiter as he jumps to the side.
Basset moves out of range of the body kick from Jupiter.
Basset displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jupiter.
Jupiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Basset is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Basset has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Jupiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a shoot takedown. Basset fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset controls Jupiter momentarily but Jupiter frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset'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.
Jupiter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basset is keeping the position for now.
Basset looking to control.
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basset is keeping the position for now.
Basset 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Basset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Basset sprawls well.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Jupiter wants to counter with a clinch but Basset pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jupiter throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Basset clinches.
Jupiter has Basset pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Basset manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jupiter tries to pull guard but Basset forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jupiter.
Basset looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jupiter blocks an elbow strike from Basset.
Basset is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jupiter to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD#
Basset pulls guard.
Jupiter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basset works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jupiter defends well.#SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet. Basset looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jupiter misses with a shot to the body
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jupiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jupiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basset tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jupiter defends well and Basset ends up having to push Jupiter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Basset tries to land knees in the clinch but Jupiter avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Basset pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Basset has momentary wrist control but Jupiter slips an elbow through the middle.
Jupiter throws a big elbow that misses.
Jupiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jupiter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jupiter throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Basset looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Jupiter instigates a clinch.
Jupiter working aggressively here.
Basset is trying to push Jupiter away but Jupiter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basset.
Jupiter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Basset prevents it.
#TD#
Basset has Jupiter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Basset pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jupiter tumbling to the mat - Basset dives into Jupiter's guard.
Jupiter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jupiter pushes Basset up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Basset taking a breather.
Jupiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Basset to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Basset manages to break the clinch.
Basset has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jupiter counters by clinching up.
Basset is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jupiter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Basset tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Basset pulls Jupiter into guard.
#SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet. Basset looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jupiter slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jupiter fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Basset throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jupiter's waist but Jupiter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basset off to one side.
Jupiter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Basset is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Jupiter.
Jupiter slips a jab and a cross from Basset.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Jupiter pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Basset as Jupiter shoots in.
Jupiter fails with the takedown
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jupiter looks to clinch
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basset stuffs the takedown.
Jupiter throws a head kick that misses
and Basset counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Jupiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Basset changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jupiter tries to avoid it but Basset manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jupiter to the ground. Jupiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basset tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Jupiter with that takedown attempt.
Basset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jupiter thinks about the counter body kick.
Jupiter shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Basset seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jupiter gets caught flat footed, as Basset shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jupiter keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jupiter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Jupiter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jupiter pulls Basset in close to his closed guard and prevents Basset from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Basset is in close to Jupiter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jupiter shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jupiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Basset sprawls well.
Basset moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Basset moves into the clinch.#BC#
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter goes for a double leg but Basset avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Basset continues to drive forward.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Jupiter.
Basset fails to land the takedown.
Matthew Basset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Basset gets caught flat footed, as Jupiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Basset manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jupiter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Jupiter pulls Basset into guard.
Jupiter keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Jupiter pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jupiter pushes a forearm under Basset's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Basset is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Jupiter! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Booker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basset!
Who's going to make the next move?
Booker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Basset sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Basset is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Basset is working hard here to advance position.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Basset is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Booker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Booker for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basset is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Basset tries to keep control of the position but Booker is staying busy.
Basset controlling from the back.
Booker trying to control the hands but Basset breaks the grip.
Basset lands a shot to the head.
Booker just trying to survive but Basset is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Basset doesn't have the hooks in and Booker manages to turn into his guard.
Basset throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Booker wanted to stand there but Basset had control of the position.
Booker postures up in Basset's guard and throws a big left but Basset blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Booker is now in half guard.
Basset scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Booker manages to mount him!
Booker throws some wild stikes that Basset manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Basset tries to buck Booker off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Booker has control of Basset's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Basset regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Basset bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Booker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Basset pushes Booker off and gets back to his feet.
Basset scores with a shot to the body.
Basset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basset.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Basset counter with a right hand.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A big right from Basset misses. #CL#
Basset clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Booker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Booker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Booker being controlled for a moment.
Booker tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Basset trying to control the position but Booker is working away.
Booker defending against the ground and pound.
Booker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Booker has hold of Basset's hands but Basset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Basset passes to side control. #SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Booker to his feet. #T3#
Booker shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.#TD2#
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthew Basset overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Basset 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#
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booker has his hands clasped together around Basset's back. He's all about the action.
Basset tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it. #T4#
Basset trying to control from Booker's half guard. Booker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Booker looking to control but Basset passes into half guard.
Booker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Basset sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Basset wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Booker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Booker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Booker fending off the submission attempt from Basset. #T1#
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Basset lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker tries to roll but Basset sticks to his back.
#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basset.
#SUB#
Basset is persistently looking for the submission but Booker is defending it well.
Basset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
I really don't envy Booker right now.
Booker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Basset. #T3#
Booker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Basset working for a choke but Booker is defending well.
Basset lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset is looking to control Booker but Booker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Basset misses with punches from the back.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet but Basset has full control of the position and if anything, Booker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Basset landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Basset goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Booker escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Basset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basset is trying to control but Booker passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basset 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset! |
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