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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#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kemp sprawls well. Kemp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Duncan is predictable there #KD#
and Kemp counters with a head kick that drops Duncan to the mat! Duncan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#TD#
Kemp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kemp stalls from top position.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Duncan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kemp easily slips into full mount!
Kemp controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Duncan can't escape the position.
Duncan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duncan tries to lock up and control but Kemp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Duncan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kemp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duncan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duncan wants to improve his position but Kemp is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Duncan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Duncan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kemp fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kemp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp is adopting a defensive guard.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving. #T3#
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Duncan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duncan trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kemp trying to strike off his back.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kemp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Kemp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duncan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kemp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kemp counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kemp to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kemp but Kemp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duncan shoots in but no luck this time.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but Kemp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Duncan breaks away and moves out of range.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Duncan.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Duncan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Kemp closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan tries to circle away but Kemp has him pinned against the cage.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duncan slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp pulls Duncan in to control the position. #T1#
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Kemp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemp, not yet.
Kemp looking to control.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemp is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kemp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duncan rolls with it to try and escape but Kemp cranks on the arm and Duncan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Kemp! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a two punch combo.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.#CL2#
East rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
East moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
East has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
East takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
East throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duncan counters by clinching up.
Duncan can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
East lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
East working a defensive guard here.
East trying to control the position here.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan tries to stand but East is controlling from the bottom.
East bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard. #REVB#
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
East drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garry East will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
East clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
East manages to break the clinch.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
East moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. East is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
East throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
East fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan tries to clinch but East is having none of it. #CL#
Duncan instigates a clinch. #BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Roger Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Duncan throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Duncan to acknowledge the strikes.
Duncan tries for a takedown but East sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
East looking to score a takedown here. Duncan is defending well but East drives through and ends up in Duncan's guard.
Duncan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
East moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Duncan gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage. #CL#
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.
#T4#
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
A punch combination from East misses.
East misses with a two punch combination.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
It looked like Duncan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from East.
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 Roger Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
East instigates a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
East pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan passes East's left leg - he's now in half guard.
East is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan breaks East's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it. #SUB2#
East looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked East up and slammed him! East can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!#T1#
East wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan takes a little break here. East wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Duncan stands up and beckons East to his feet.
East shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As East looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but East just gets out of the way.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
Roger Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East tries for a takedown but Duncan circles away easily#CL#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East wants to break free but Duncan has control.
East is struggling to control the position.
Duncan jumps guard but East stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
East keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. East just stands there and leans against the cage.
East is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duncan is defending well.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
East just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
East is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
East stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
East is trying to break free.
Duncan stalling.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Duncan pulls East into guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roger Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Duncan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
Duncan shoots for a takedown but East saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garry East! |
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