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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Featherstone trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Featherstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone'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.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Featherstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Featherstone. #T2#
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Featherstone to control.
Featherstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Featherstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Featherstone is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sullivan has control of Featherstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Featherstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan breaks from Featherstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Featherstone tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Featherstone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Featherstone is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Sullivan.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Featherstone clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Featherstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Featherstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Featherstone fights it but they end up in guard.
Featherstone pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Featherstone forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Featherstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Featherstone.
#BC#
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Featherstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Featherstone throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Featherstone is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Featherstone's guard.#T1##SUB#
Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Featherstone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Featherstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Featherstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sullivan pushes Featherstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away.
#T3#
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Featherstone closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Featherstone won't be happy with that.
Featherstone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Featherstone has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Featherstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Featherstone tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Featherstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Featherstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad. #T4#
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!#TD#
Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Featherstone tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Featherstone.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Featherstone quickly recovers to half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Featherstone holds on to Sullivan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Featherstone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone dodges the ground and pound from Sullivan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Featherstone get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone. #TD2#
Featherstone tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Featherstone kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Featherstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Featherstone throws a body kick.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Featherstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Featherstone defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan managing to control the position.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sampson Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Featherstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trouble is trying to defend but Featherstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trouble is staying active underneath Featherstone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Trouble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Featherstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Featherstone trying to control the pace. #T1#
Trouble is trying to stand.
Trouble trying to control from the bottom.
Featherstone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Featherstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trouble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherstone.
Trouble is doing well to control the position and prevent Featherstone from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherstone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trouble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trouble is looking to improve his position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Trouble's hands, connecting with Trouble's forehead.
Trouble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone working the head and body with strikes.
Featherstone wants to advance to full mount but Trouble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone'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.#T3#
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Featherstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Trouble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Featherstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Trouble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
As Trouble looks to move away, Featherstone throws a big counter combo but Trouble just gets out of the way.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Trouble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Featherstone is fending him off so far but Trouble persists. Nope, Featherstone circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##TD#
Featherstone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trouble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Featherstone is in Trouble's guard.
Trouble manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Featherstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trouble gets underhooks to prevent Featherstone's takedown attempt.
Trouble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Featherstone is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Trouble drags the fight down to the ground.
Trouble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Featherstone stands up and waves to Trouble to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Featherstone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Featherstone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trouble pinned against the cage. Trouble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Featherstone's guard.
Featherstone controls Trouble momentarily but Trouble frees himself.
Trouble wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Trouble stands up from Featherstone's guard - Trouble perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Featherstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trouble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Trouble throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Featherstone preventing the sweep.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Trouble keeps moving.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #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.
Featherstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trouble is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trouble has his hands on Featherstone's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone trying to land knees to the body.
Featherstone managing to block the knees to the body from Trouble.
Trouble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Trouble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Featherstone works over Trouble's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Greg Trouble has been cut.
Featherstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Featherstone throws the kick towards the body but Trouble avoids it.#TD#
Featherstone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trouble did well to prevent Featherstone getting side control.
Featherstone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trouble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trouble is not content to let Featherstone control the position.#ES2#
Trouble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Featherstone is on him like a limpet, forcing Trouble back against the cage.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Featherstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trouble has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Featherstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Featherstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trouble slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trouble.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Featherstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Trouble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trouble dives in for a single leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trouble.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trouble shoots for a double leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls well. He's pushed Trouble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Featherstone tries to clinch up but Trouble circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Featherstone rushes Trouble and presses him up against the cage.
Featherstone slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Trouble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Featherstone uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble working a defensive guard here.
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Featherstone won't allow Trouble to sweep him here. #SU#
Featherstone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Trouble. #TD2#
Trouble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Trouble off but Trouble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trouble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Trouble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone gets full guard.#T2#
Featherstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trouble's guard. #REVR#
Trouble has control of Featherstone's left arm, preventing Featherstone from doing any damage.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Trouble won't let him.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trouble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Featherstone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Featherstone trying to control but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Featherstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Featherstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trouble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Featherstone's guard! Nice work there by Trouble!
Trouble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Trouble trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to stand but Trouble is controlling the position.
Featherstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Trouble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Featherstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trouble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Featherstone dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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 Quincy Featherstone.
Well Featherstone 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Featherstone! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Featherstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Featherstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Featherstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Featherstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Featherstone avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Featherstone keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone pulls guard. #T1#
Featherstone striking off his back but it's not causing Spencer any problems.
Featherstone has Spencer pulled in close to control his posture.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone is adopting a defensive guard.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Featherstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Featherstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Featherstone is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment.
Featherstone continues to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Featherstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Featherstone.
Featherstone leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Spencer misses with a takedown
and Featherstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Spencer closes the distance but Featherstone moves to the side
and Featherstone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Featherstone as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Featherstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Featherstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spencer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Featherstone has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Featherstone goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Featherstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Featherstone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.
Featherstone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Featherstone lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Featherstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Spencer!
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Featherstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Featherstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Featherstone shoots in.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.#BC2#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer darts in looking for a takedown but Featherstone gets double underhooks and turns Spencer into the cage.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Spencer.
Featherstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer. #T1#
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Featherstone.
#TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spencer is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Featherstone unloading with bombs!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Featherstone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Featherstone keeps control of the position easily here as Spencer tries to buck him off.
Spencer is taking damage to the body and head. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Featherstone looking for the RNC.
Featherstone looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Featherstone is landing big shots and Spencer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Miljic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miljic off to one side.
Featherstone feints a jab promting Miljic to slip. Featherstone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miljic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Konrad Miljic has been cut.#CL2#
Miljic moves into the clinch successfully.
Miljic stops a takedown attempt from Featherstone.
Featherstone stops a takedown attempt from Miljic.
#BC2#
Miljic manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Featherstone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miljic did well to prevent Featherstone getting side control.
Miljic regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone'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.#SU#
Featherstone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miljic, up you get! #TD#
Featherstone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Featherstone lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Featherstone stands and throws Miljic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Miljic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Featherstone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Featherstone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miljic keeps working.
Miljic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Miljic can't escape the position.
Miljic wants to hold on but Featherstone pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miljic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Featherstone swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miljic is now in Featherstone's guard. A big mistake from Featherstone there, giving up the dominant position!
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Miljic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone trying to control the position here.
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miljic is one step ahead there.
Miljic prevents Featherstone from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Miljic trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Featherstone holds on and takes a little breather.
Featherstone 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#
Miljic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone is trying to control the action in half guard but Miljic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miljic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Featherstone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miljic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Featherstone trying to control but Miljic is working from the bottom.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Miljic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Featherstone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Miljic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Featherstone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miljic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miljic closes the distance and clinches up with Featherstone, looking for a takedown. Miljic pushes Featherstone against the cage but Featherstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Featherstone shoots in but Miljic avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Miljic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Featherstone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miljic walks away with a smile on his face. Featherstone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miljic on his heels. He'll look to pass Miljic's guard now, I'm sure.
Miljic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Featherstone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Miljic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Featherstone tries to score with a low kick but Miljic moves his leg out of the way.
Featherstone throws a wild body kick that Miljic sees coming a mile off.
Miljic doesn't manage to clinch there - Featherstone circles away.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Featherstone tries to clinch up but Miljic circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Featherstone drives through with a takedown into Miljic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Miljic keeps moving.
Featherstone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miljic being controlled here, momentarily.
Featherstone passes into half guard. #T2#
Featherstone content to control rather than advance.
Featherstone wants to take a breather but Miljic is having none of it. #SUB#
Featherstone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miljic sees it coming and defends easily.
Miljic trying to hold on to Featherstone's head to control him but Featherstone postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Featherstone lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SU#
Featherstone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miljic to stand up.
Featherstone shoots in for a double leg but Miljic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Featherstone shoots in and bounces Miljic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miljic working a defensive guard here.
Featherstone looking to sit in guard and control but Miljic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Quincy Featherstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Featherstone working for a triangle but Miljic defends it easily.
Miljic wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Featherstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miljic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Featherstone is trying to keep Miljic in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Miljic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Konrad Miljic's cut.
That's time! Featherstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Miljic closes the distance and clinches up with Featherstone, looking for a takedown. Miljic pushes Featherstone against the cage but Featherstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miljic lands a leg kick that knocks Featherstone off balance momentarily.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miljic is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Miljic circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick lands for Miljic.
Featherstone fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Featherstone enables Miljic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Featherstone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miljic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Featherstone's guard.
Miljic chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
Miljic trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Featherstone has his feet on Miljic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miljic fails to land the takedown.
Featherstone has his takedown stuffed
and Miljic counters with a three punch combo that has Featherstone backing up. Featherstone nods at Miljic to acknowledge the strikes.
Miljic fails with the takedown.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Miljic.
Featherstone is looking to clinch but Miljic is avoiding it.
#T2#
Featherstone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Miljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Miljic tries to sprawl but Featherstone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Miljic actively working from the bottom here.
Miljic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Featherstone is trying to control. Miljic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miljic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miljic wants to control but Featherstone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Featherstone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miljic is staying active underneath Featherstone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miljic is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but Miljic defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Miljic.
#TD2#
Miljic jumps into guard, dragging Featherstone to the mat.
#SUB2#
Miljic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Featherstone scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Quincy Featherstone.
I think Featherstone 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 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quincy Featherstone! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Featherstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dugan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Featherstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Featherstone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dugan kicks Featherstone off and gets to his feet.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Featherstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Featherstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dugan's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugan wants to improve his position but Featherstone is controlling well.
Featherstone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dugan moves into full guard.
#T1#
Dugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Featherstone trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dugan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Featherstone stands up.
Featherstone shoots in looking for a takedown but Dugan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Featherstone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Dugan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Featherstone gets a takedown into half guard.
Featherstone wants to free his trapped foot but Dugan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Featherstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to hold on to Featherstone's head to control him but Featherstone postures up.
Featherstone prevents Dugan from improving his position.
Dugan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dugan taking some punishment here, with Featherstone in his half guard.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Featherstone is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dugan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Featherstone controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan won't allow Featherstone to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's time! Dugan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Featherstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dugan was covering up waiting for the punch and Featherstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Featherstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Featherstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dugan is keeping the position for now.
Dugan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Featherstone throwing strikes but missing.
Dugan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Featherstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugan is retaining full guard.
Dugan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Featherstone fails with the takedown.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Featherstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dugan shoots in and drives through. Featherstone sprawls well.
Dugan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugan but Dugan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Featherstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dugan on his heels. He'll look to pass Dugan's guard now, I'm sure.
Featherstone stays in close to Dugan's body and controls the position.
Dugan pulls Featherstone in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dugan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan 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.
Featherstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to strike off his back.
Featherstone stopping the sweep attempt from Dugan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dugan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Featherstone checks it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Featherstone shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Featherstone dives in and scores a takedown into Dugan's guard.
Dugan wants to stand up but Featherstone is controlling him.
Featherstone controlling from the top position.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Featherstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Dugan has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dugan goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
Dugan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Featherstone smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dugan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Dugan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Featherstone to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan jumps guard but Featherstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Featherstone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dugan can't fight it off and eventually Featherstone manages to take the fight to the floor. Dugan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Dugan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featherstone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Featherstone content to control rather than advance.
Dugan is trying to stand back up but Featherstone is controlling him
#T2#
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
Dugan is trying to stand.
Dugan wants to control but Featherstone is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quincy Featherstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Featherstone wants to stand up but Dugan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dugan is not content to let Featherstone control the position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Dugan's hands, connecting with Dugan's forehead.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Dugan has hold of Featherstone's hands but Featherstone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Featherstone has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dugan works to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dugan's guard.
Dugan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Featherstone drops an elbow to the side of Dugan's head. #ROC2#Dugan is rocked!#SUB2#
Dugan is defending against the submission attempts here by Featherstone.
Oh Dugan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Featherstone trying to control the pace.
Featherstone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dugan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Featherstone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone! |
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