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Event: SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023





189 cm
25 yrs
220 lbs



185 cm
27 yrs
290 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jerry Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Dramos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Dramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Dramos's legs. Dramos is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Dramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dramos stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #T2#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dramos from controlling successfully.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Dramos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dramos advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Dramos#T3##SUB2#
Dramos swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dramos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (5) Dramos
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos pulls Jones in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Dramos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dramos controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Dramos is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Dramos pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #T5#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Dramos looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Dramos moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dramos holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T7#
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #T8#
Dramos trying to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos 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.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T9#
Dramos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dramos has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dramos has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Dramos is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Dramos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dramos keeps moving.
Dramos managing to control the position. #T12#
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dramos is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.#T13##SUB2#
Dramos working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is fighting to break Dramos's control of his arms but Dramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jones is sitting in close to Dramos's body. Dramos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dramos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Dramos!
A relieved looking Juliano Dramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Warrior MMA 5     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1##TD#
Arnold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parker's guard.

Parker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Arnold is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arnold jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold wants a takedown.
Arnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Parker jumps guard and drags Arnold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Parker looking to control.
Arnold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head to control his posture.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Parker wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Parker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Parker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2##TD#
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Arnold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker 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.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker sizes up Arnold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker pushes off an throws an elbow but Arnold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Arnold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnold is in Parker's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Arnold'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 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arnold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Parker looking for subs off his back but Arnold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arnold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker is trying to escape back to his feet but Arnold uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
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 Wendall Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arnold.
Arnold shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Arnold gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Arnold manages to retain guard.

Arnold manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch. #TD2#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.

Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch. #TD2#
Parker has hold of one of Arnold's legs. Arnold is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Arnold kicks Parker off and gets to his feet.
Arnold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Arnold persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wendall Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Arnold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Arnold blocks a head kick by Parker. #TD2#
Parker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnold is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arnold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Arnold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Arnold is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Parker working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Arnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnold wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Parker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Arnold controlling the position for now.
Arnold is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker is thwarting Arnold's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Parker.

Arnold sneaks out the side door and pushes Parker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Parker darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.#BC2#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arnold somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Parker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parker is in Arnold's guard.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arnold's head.#SUB2#
Parker has gone for a leg lock! Arnold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parker's guard.#REVR#
Wendall Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker pulls Arnold in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Arnold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Parker blocks nicely.
Parker looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker is pulling down on Arnold's head. It's preventing any offense from Arnold, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Arnold passes into half guard.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker wants to control but Arnold is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Arnold performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.

Parker pushes Arnold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnold to the ground. Arnold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.#TD2#
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Arnold pushes Parker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Parker tries to pull guard but Arnold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wendall Arnold clearly takes that round.
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.#R4##CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Parker successfully pulls guard.
Arnold 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.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arnold trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parker has control of Arnold's left arm, preventing Arnold from doing any damage. #T1#
Parker looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Arnold closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parker seems a little lost for a moment, as Arnold dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Arnold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arnold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arnold is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker can't do much from the bottom here.
Arnold throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Arnold gets to mount! Parker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Arnold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arnold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arnold throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arnold tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Arnold controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Parker is trying to stand but he's just given Arnold his back.
Parker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Arnold.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arnold sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Parker taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wendall Arnold!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 5     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1##CL#
Shuster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shuster stalls. #TD#
Shuster wants the takedown. Cooper is fighting it off but Shuster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cooper's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Shuster is having none of it.
Shuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cooper is trying to control the position but Shuster postures up.
Shuster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shuster has passed into side control. #T1#
Shuster controlling from side mount.
Shuster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well. #SUB#
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooper regains half guard.
Shuster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper wants to control but Shuster is keeping busy.
Shuster is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Shuster is controlling well.
Cooper is pressing down on Shuster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shuster won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shuster cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuster'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.
Cooper trying to control the position here.
Shuster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shuster landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shuster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuster works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Cooper tries to kick Shuster off but Shuster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cooper tries to roll over but Shuster keeps him under control.
Shuster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shuster controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shuster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Shuster 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#
Shuster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Shuster shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Shuster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooper tries to clinch but Shuster moves out of range.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shuster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooper is fending him off so far but Shuster persists. Nope, Cooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Shuster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooper shoots in and drives through. Shuster sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shuster off to one side.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Shuster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuster as he avoids it easily.
Shuster looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Shuster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuster gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shuster misses with a body kick.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Shuster circles away. #TD#
Shuster gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper is looking to regain half guard here but Shuster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuster working the ground and pound.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cooper is not content to let Shuster control the position.
Shuster prevents Cooper from standing back up.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster postures up.
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shuster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Shuster throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range. #CL#
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Shuster's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Shuster manages to pull guard.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Shuster.
Shuster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Shuster keeps moving.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##ES#
Shuster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster tries to clinch up.
Shuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Shuster misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.#CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Shuster and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shuster is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper dodges an elbow strike from Shuster.
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 Marvin Shuster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Shuster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Cooper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Shuster dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Shuster is standing up over Cooper. Cooper looks to escape but Shuster dives into side control. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Shuster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shuster swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shuster's guard.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Shuster controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper prevents Shuster from getting back to his feet.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Shuster wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Cooper stands up and waves to Shuster to follow him.
Cooper darts in looking for a takedown but Shuster gets double underhooks and turns Cooper into the cage.
Shuster is looking to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Shuster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Shuster drags the fight down to the ground.
Shuster keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Marvin Shuster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shuster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper being controlled here momentarily.
Shuster is trying to keep Cooper in close. #T3#
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shuster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shuster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Shuster decides to stand back up. Shuster steps back and let's Cooper get back to his feet.#CL#
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shuster gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Shuster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Shuster has him pressed against the cage.

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 Marvin Shuster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shuster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Shuster!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 5     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023
#R1#
Avery lands with a nice combination. Vladivich backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Vladivich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Vladivich thows an elbow strike that misses. Avery gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Vladivich doesn't seem too bothered but Avery quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Vladivich is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Vladivich really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Avery!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 4     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miljic's half guard.

Miljic kicks off Rivers and gets to his feet. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Miljic breaks from the clinch.
Miljic shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Miljic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miljic fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miljic tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miljic to the ground. Miljic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Miljic on that attempt.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Miljic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miljic.#T1#
Miljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Miljic controlling him for the moment.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Miljic postures up.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Miljic'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##SU#
Miljic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miljic lands a head kick. Rivers smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Miljic moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers being controlled against the cage.
Miljic lands a left hand.
Miljic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miljic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rivers misses with a knee strike.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miljic stops a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers holds him up against the cage and eventually Miljic drops back down to his feet.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Miljic gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miljic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miljic trying to strike off his back.
Miljic tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Rivers won't allow Miljic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Miljic pushes Rivers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miljic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Miljic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Miljic has his feet on Rivers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Miljic clinches up against the cage.
Rivers pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Miljic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miljic fails with the takedown.
Miljic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivers counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.
Miljic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivers prevents it.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. 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.
Miljic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miljic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily#CL2#
and Rivers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivers. #T1#
Rivers jumps guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miljic can't get the takedown.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but Miljic is blocking nicely.
Miljic misses with the head strike.
Miljic is trying to break free.
Konrad Miljic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miljic is looking to clinch. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch.
Miljic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miljic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miljic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from.
Miljic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SU#
Miljic stands up.
Miljic has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miljic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Rivers rushes Miljic and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Miljic won't allow it. #BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Miljic gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Miljic tries to counter by clinching up but Rivers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miljic. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers dives in for a single leg takedown but Miljic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miljic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miljic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miljic goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miljic just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Miljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Miljic with that takedown attempt.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rivers punishes Miljic's body with a nice straight punch.
Konrad Miljic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miljic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivers counters with a head kick.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt.
Miljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miljic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tony Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Miljic has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown but Miljic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miljic throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range. #CL2#
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Miljic sprawls well.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miljic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Miljic dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers is working for takedown but Miljic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miljic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but Miljic blocks with his arms. #T2#
Miljic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
Miljic is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miljic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Miljic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miljic.
Rivers feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Miljic avoids the head kick by Rivers. #CL2#
Rivers drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miljic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers 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. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Miljic pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivers is pushing Miljic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Miljic is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rivers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miljic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Miljic from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rivers!

 

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!

 

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!

 

Event: SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





190 cm
19 yrs
265 lbs



189 cm
25 yrs
220 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siberian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Siberian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Siberian can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Siberian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siberian (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Siberian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siberian working a defensive guard here.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Siberian looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Siberian quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Siberian celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ninja Siberian!
An out of breath Ninja Siberian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Warrior MMA 3     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris misses with the body kick#TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.

Harris throws Parker to one side and escapes!
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris fails with the takedown#CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Harris pulls guard successfully.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is controlling Parker's posture.#T1#
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Parker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Parker prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Parker jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parker pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker avoids the head kick by Harris.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris thows a leg kick but Parker checks it #TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harris wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker checks a low kick from Harris.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris jumps guard but Parker stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Parker pulls guard.
James Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker is trying to keep Harris in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.#T1#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Parker is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Harris stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Parker drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Harris working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Harris working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Parker tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Harris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parker stalls.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Parker gets control of Harris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris prevents Parker from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Parker has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
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 James Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Parker clinches.
Harris tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T1#
Harris is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Harris tries to pull guard but Parker won't allow it.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker avoiding damage. #BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch. #TD#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris to see if he's OK.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker controls the position.
Parker wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker'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#
Parker taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Parker has mounted him!
Parker scoring with strikes but Harris is staying in there.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Parker is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parker's arms.
Parker is trying to stick to Harris's back but Harris is turning into Parker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Parker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harris.
David Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
James Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Parker!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 3     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Kemp shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Young clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemp throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Young gets tackled into the cage by Kemp. Kemp maintains the clinch.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kemp up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young blocking some punches. #T1#
Kemp gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kemp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kemp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kemp is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Young'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.
Young is looking to stand up but Kemp won't let him.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemp is pulling down on Young's head to control his posture. #SU#
Young stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Kemp. #T2#
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeremey Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Kemp.
Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Young clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.
Kemp holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Young rushes Kemp and presses him up against the cage.
Kemp slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##TD2#
Kemp gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kemp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kemp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kemp working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Kemp trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kemp has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.
Young trying to control the action but Kemp is working from the bottom.
Young prevents Kemp from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemp can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Jeremey Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Young throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
And Kemp tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Kemp misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young throws a right hand that Kemp ducks under and follows up with a left that Kemp also avoids with ease.
Young shoots in but Kemp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kemp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremey Young. 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Kemp.
Kemp feints the counter takedown.
Kemp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young. #T1##CL2#
Kemp clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kemp breaks the clinch.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Kemp circles away.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kemp throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Young is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joel Kemp!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 3     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1#
Dugan misses with a head kick.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Dugan. #CL2#
Dugan gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Cooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dugan jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Dugan around his waist. Dugan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dugan.
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cooper manages to pull guard. #T1#
Dugan advances to half guard.
Cooper tries to roll over but Dugan keeps him under control.#SU#
Dugan decides to stand up. #CL2#
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dugan can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Dugan throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Dugan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Dugan has his takedown stuffed
and Cooper counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dugan.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Dugan tries to sprawl but Cooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dugan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cooper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dugan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Cooper has Dugan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cooper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dugan tumbling to the mat - Cooper dives into Dugan's guard.
Cooper throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Cooper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Dugan keeps moving.
Dugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cooper wants to stand but Dugan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Cooper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Dugan. Dugan gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper wants to counter the offense by Dugan and move into the clinch position.
Cooper fails with the takedown
and Dugan counters with a one-two to the body.
Cooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dugan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Dugan tries to sprawl out of it but Cooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dugan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Kenny Dugan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dugan gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kenny Dugan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dugan defends well and Cooper ends up having to push Dugan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dugan misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Cooper moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Dugan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##TD2#
Cooper looking to score a takedown here. Dugan is defending well but Cooper drives through and ends up in Dugan's guard.

Dugan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cooper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Cooper wants the takedown. Dugan is fighting it off but Cooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dugan's guard against the cage.
Cooper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kenny Dugan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Cooper stands and steps away. Dugan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dugan, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Cooper drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dugan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cooper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Cooper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dugan is trying to defend but Cooper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Dugan is trying to control but can't.
Dugan is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Cooper seems to be looking for submissions.
Dugan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooper lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dugan'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#
Dugan is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Dugan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dugan is trying to control but can't.
Dugan tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Dugan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooper is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Cooper decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dugan. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Dugan, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Dugan against the cage but Dugan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooper keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper with the inside leg kick.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Dugan tries for a takedown but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dugan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dugan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to avoid it but Dugan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cooper to the ground. Cooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cooper shoots in and bounces Dugan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dugan is defended easily by Cooper.
Dugan tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Dugan keeps moving. #T1#
Cooper won't allow Dugan to sweep him here.
Cooper wants to stand but Dugan is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dugan holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dugan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Cooper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Cooper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dugan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dugan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dugan! #REVR#
Cooper is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dugan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cooper is trying to control Dugan's posture but Dugan avoids it.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Dugan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cooper wants to control but Dugan postures up.
Cooper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dugan keeps working.
Cooper controlling the action here.
Cooper is trying to control. Dugan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Dugan trying to control here.
Dugan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dugan wants to sweep here but Cooper controlling him for the moment.
Dugan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Dugan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Cooper!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
Parker dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Young stuffs the takedown.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.#TD#
Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Parker trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Parker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.#T1#
Young 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.
A lull in the action here.
Young is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Young tries to control but Parker manages to take his back.
Young trying to control the action but Parker just sinks the hooks in.
Parker controlling the position well here. Young rolled but Parker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Young's head.
Parker scores with punches and elbows.
Even with his hooks in, Parker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Parker connects with a big shot to the side of Young's head.
Parker is not going to allow Young to sit and survive in this position.
Young is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB#
Parker has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Young is in real trouble here. Parker gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Young is tapping out! Parker wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Parker!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1##CL#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Dugan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cooper has Dugan pressed against the cage, preventing Dugan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dugan being controlled against the cage.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dugan tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dugan fails to pull guard.
Harvey Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Dugan.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dugan up against the cage.#T1#
Dugan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cooper is stalling here. #TD#
Cooper pulls Dugan into guard.
Dugan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
Dugan wants to stand but Cooper is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Dugan from controlling successfully.
Cooper controls Dugan momentarily but Dugan frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cooper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dugan is aware though and is defending well.
Dugan wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cooper'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.
Cooper pulls Dugan in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dugan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dugan has managed to get both his arms back between Cooper's legs - danger averted.
Cooper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dugan is now in half guard.
Cooper is staying active underneath Dugan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Dugan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Dugan is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Dugan is controlling well.
Dugan is pressing down on Cooper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooper is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooper.
Dugan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Cooper kicks Dugan off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooper.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Dugan gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Cooper is working for takedown but Dugan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Cooper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cooper not doing much here.
Dugan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Cooper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dugan tries to clinch up but Cooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Dugan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Dugan looks to move away, Cooper throws a big counter combo but Dugan just gets out of the way.
Dugan throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range. #CL#
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Dugan.
Dugan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cooper jumps guard and drags Dugan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dugan trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Dugan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to hold Dugan in close to prevent damage but Dugan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dugan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Cooper looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dugan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cooper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dugan controlling the pace for now.
Dugan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SU2#
Dugan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dugan wants to clinch.#TD#
Cooper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harvey Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cooper stops Dugan from standing up.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugan 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.#SUB2#
Cooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dugan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cooper has managed to get both his arms back between Dugan's legs - danger averted.
Cooper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooper postures up in Dugan's guard and throws a big left but Dugan blocks it. #T3#
Cooper scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dugan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooper defends it easily.
Dugan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cooper forces Dugan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dugan is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
Cooper throwing a counter right hand but Dugan manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dugan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Cooper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dugan, pushing him back against the cage.
Dugan jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Dugan around his waist. Dugan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harvey Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Dugan.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dugan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Dugan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dugan tries to clinch but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dugan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Cooper dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt - Dugan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Dugan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Dugan has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cooper manages to pull guard.
Dugan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cooper is proving hard to escape from.
Cooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dugan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cooper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dugan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooper wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dugan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dugan counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Dugan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Dugan trying to control the position.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Dugan keeps moving.
Cooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dugan keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Cooper prevents Dugan from getting back to his feet.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dugan can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dugan keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass. #SU#
Cooper stands and steps away. Dugan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Cooper darts in and clinches Dugan up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Dugan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cooper is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dugan to the mat. Dugan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cooper being controlled here momentarily.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Dugan keeps moving. #T4#
Cooper preventing the sweep.
Cooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cooper trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom. #SU#
Dugan is working an open guard so Cooper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Dugan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenny Dugan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dugan fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Cooper!

 

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!

 

Event: Warrior MMA 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Booker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booker.
Avery tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Booker pushes Avery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Avery does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Booker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booker shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
Avery misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Booker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Booker tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Booker has clasped his hands together around Avery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Avery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Booker throws some wild stikes that Avery manages to avoid easily.
Avery squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Booker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.#T2#
Booker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker controlling from the full mount.
Booker punching from mount but Avery doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.
Avery regains half guard.#T3#
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Booker.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Booker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Avery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Booker thows a huge punch but Avery dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booker won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Avery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booker is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Avery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker thuds a left hand into Avery's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Avery has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks from the clinch.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Avery shoots in but Booker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.#TD#
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Booker on his heels. He'll look to pass Booker's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker trying to control the position. #T1#
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard.
Avery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Booker is proving hard to escape from.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Avery's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Booker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Booker counters with an inside leg kick.
Booker throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard.
Booker stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#T3#
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Avery keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Booker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Avery preventing the sweep.
Booker is trying to keep Avery in close. #SU#
Avery gets to his feet. Booker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Booker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booker tries to clinch but Avery is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Avery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Avery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Booker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker darts in looking for a takedown but Avery gets double underhooks and turns Booker into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lance Avery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booker sprawls and moves away.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Avery, which made it look bad.
Lance Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Booker gets caught flat footed, as Avery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Booker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has his hands on Avery's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Avery wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Avery is pushing down on Booker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booker is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booker wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery wants to stand up but Booker has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Booker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danny Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery thows a huge punch but Booker dodges it nicely.
Avery is trying to control. Booker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Avery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booker sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Booker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Booker tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #CL2#
Booker moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Avery jumps guard but Booker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Booker stalling the fight.
Avery pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely.
Booker has Avery pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Avery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avery has managed to get both his arms back between Booker's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Booker.
I think Booker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Booker!

 

Event: Warrior MMA     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Arnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnold.
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arnold but Arnold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arnold's waist but Arnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avery off to one side. #CL2#
Avery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Avery pulls guard successfully.
Arnold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arnold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pushes down on Avery's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Arnold seems content to control.
Avery is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arnold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Avery sees it coming and defends easily.
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arnold.
Avery trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avery is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arnold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arnold misses with the combination. #TD2#
Avery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arnold!

Arnold throws Avery to one side and escapes!#T3#
Avery dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Avery's head and hops out.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Arnold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Avery rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avery to keep the fight standing.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avery avoids it.
Avery gets underhooks to prevent Arnold's takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arnold after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Arnold tries to pull guard but Avery won't allow it.
Arnold fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Avery pulls guard effortlessly.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Avery had control of the position.
Arnold won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Arnold won't allow Avery to get back to his feet.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Avery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wendall Arnold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arnold counters with a three punch combo that has Avery backing up. Avery nods at Arnold to acknowledge the strikes.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold scores with a punch to the head.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avery defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Avery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avery prevents Arnold from breaking the clinch.
Avery keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnold's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arnold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avery sprawls well. Avery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arnold gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery throws out a counter right but Arnold avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Arnold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Arnold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avery trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Arnold lands a couple of elbows.
Arnold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery is trying to control Arnold's posture but Arnold avoids it.
Arnold wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery pushes Arnold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Arnold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arnold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avery keeps working.
Arnold working the ground and pound from side control.
Avery is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Arnold stands up. #CL2#
Avery clinches.
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arnold walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wendall Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Avery.
Avery tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Arnold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Avery!
Avery is breathing heavily.#SU#
Arnold decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold is looking to clinch. #TD#
Arnold drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wendall Arnold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Arnold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
Avery dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Arnold clinches up with Avery and pushes him back against the cage.
Avery misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Avery pulls guard.
Avery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avery is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Avery working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arnold has passed into half guard! #T1#
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Avery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avery is trying to hold Arnold in close to prevent damage but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold. #SU#
Arnold stands up and beckons Avery to join him on the feet.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Avery tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Avery manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Arnold scores with a takedown into Avery's guard.
Arnold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Avery controlling Arnold's posture. #SU#
Arnold stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arnold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Avery tries to sprawl but Arnold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Avery is not content to let Arnold control the position.#T4#
Arnold trying to mount his opponent but Avery defends it.
Avery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnold is working away from the top position though.
Avery is looking for a sweep. Arnold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Avery has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Arnold is on him like a limpet, forcing Avery back against the cage.
Avery just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather.
Lance Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wendall Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avery throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wendall Arnold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendall Arnold!

 

Event: Warrior MMA     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Baine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baine gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baine's guard.
Cooper trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baine is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SU2#
Cooper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Cooper gets a double leg takedown into Baine's guard.
Baine is looking to stand up but Cooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Baine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Cooper stands up from Baine's guard - Cooper perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Baine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baine fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baine's guard.#SUB#
Baine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Baine extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine!

 

Event: Warrior MMA     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Miljic tries to clinch up but Moses circles away and keeps his distance.
Miljic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Miljic.
Miljic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miljic enables Moses to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miljic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moses throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is working from the bottom.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miljic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Miljic being controlled here, momentarily.
Moses cracks Miljic with a solid left hand.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miljic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Miljic has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miljic slips under a jab from Moses.#TD2#
Moses gets a double leg takedown into Miljic's guard.
Miljic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moses manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Miljic trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Miljic is looking to improve his position.
Miljic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moses scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Moses wants to control but Miljic is keeping him busy.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses passes to side control.
Moses scores with punches from side control.
Moses remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Miljic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miljic keeps working.
Moses advances to full mount.
Miljic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is having none of it.
Miljic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Moses pushes Miljic up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moses pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Moses drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moses gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
Moses is trying to force a seperation but Miljic has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miljic drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses controlling from the top position. #T1#
Miljic wants to improve his position but instead Moses has moved into half guard.
Moses slows the pace down in half guard.
Miljic is looking to escape.
Moses is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moses moves nicely into side control.
Miljic wants to control but Moses postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Moses in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miljic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Moses!

 

Event: HERO:10     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Tallis fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt.
Foley fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Foley closes the distance and clinches.
Foley is looking for a takedown.
Foley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foley fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Foley breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallis lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Foley misses with a takedown
and Tallis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tallis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and Tallis ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tallis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley shoots in looking for a takedown but Tallis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foley slaps away a takedown attempt from Tallis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallis shoots in looking for a takedown but Foley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tallis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tallis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tallis keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Foley with that takedown attempt. #T2##CL#
Tallis gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Tallis manages to pull guard. #SU#
Foley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tallis, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley.
Tallis blocks a head kick by Foley. #TD2#
Tallis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard.
Foley gets full guard.
Tallis won't allow Foley to get back to his feet. #T3#
Foley is pulling down on Tallis's head to control his posture.
Foley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully.
Tallis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tallis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tallis 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##ES#
Foley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tallis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Tallis breaks from the clinch.
Foley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tallis flicks out a counter leg kick but Foley steps away.
Tallis tries for a takedown but Foley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tallis wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Tallis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Foley has Tallis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley avoids the body shot from Tallis.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallis was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
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 Seth Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley.#CL#
Foley moves into the clinch.
Foley wants to break free but Tallis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Tallis wants the takedown. Foley is fighting it off but Tallis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foley's guard against the cage.

Foley pushes Tallis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Foley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tallis keeps the fight on the outside.
Tallis blocks a low kick nicely.
Tallis swats away the attempt to clinch by Foley.
Foley shoots in looking for a takedown. Tallis tries to sprawl out of it but Foley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tallis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Tallis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallis is in Foley's guard.
Tallis stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.#T2#
Tallis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Foley is trying to control the position but Tallis postures up. #SUB#
Foley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Foley has his foot on Tallis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tallis works his way back into a safe position though.
Tallis is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Foley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugs Tallis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley darts in trying to clinch
and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foley tries to clinch up.
Foley misses with a head kick.
Foley shoots in for a double leg but Tallis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Tallis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard.
Tallis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #T4#
Foley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tallis controls the pace.#SU2#
Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seth Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallis stuffs the takedown attempt from Foley. Foley gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tallis as he avoids it easily.
Tallis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugs Tallis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tallis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tallis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tallis trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
Tallis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #SU2#
Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Tallis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard.

Foley pushes Tallis off and gets back to his feet.
Tallis lands a nice hook to Foley's body. Foley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Tallis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foley!
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Tallis is dominant here and he's now got Foley's 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!
Foley trying to control the hands but Tallis won't let him. #T2#
Foley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tallis looking to control but Foley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tallis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Foley avoids a strike by Tallis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tallis's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bugs Tallis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foley trying to control but Tallis is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Foley gets to his feet - Tallis follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Tallis feints and as Foley raises his hands in defense, Tallis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Foley wriggles free and stands up.
Foley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallis avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tallis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tallis misses.
Tallis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Tallis gets a double leg takedown into Foley's guard.
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!
Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully. #T4#
Foley keeping full guard, as Tallis tries to pass.
Tallis looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tallis looking to control.
Foley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Foley stands up from Tallis's guard - Foley perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foley 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seth Foley!

 

Event: HERO:10     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Bateman fails with the takedown.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bridges moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Bateman shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bateman has a takedown stuffed.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.#CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Bateman up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bateman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bateman looking for a takedown.
Bridges has Bateman pressed against the cage. #T1#
Bridges keeps control of Bateman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman is looking to clinch but Bridges is avoiding it.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bateman jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
Bridges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman 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.#T2#
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bridges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bateman's guard.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Bridges stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Bateman is avoiding it.
Bridges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Bridges throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridges, which made it look bad.
Bridges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bridges blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Bridges blocks the low kick.
Bateman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bridges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bateman somewhat.#T4#
Bateman leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bridges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Good work by Bridges as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Bridges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bridges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Hank Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
Bridges dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Bridges's head and hops out.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman dives in and grabs Bridges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman tries to counter with a clinch but Bridges shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bridges drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Bateman wanted to stand there but Bridges had control of the position.
Bridges trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bridges throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bateman throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
As Bateman tries to get set, Bridges tries to push him back and clinch up but Bateman manages to avoid the attempt.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bateman pinned against the cage. Bateman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
Bateman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bridges throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridges to keep the fight standing.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bridges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
Bridges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges can't get the takedown.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Hank Bridges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bridges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Bridges throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bateman closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
Bridges is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Bridges pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bateman looking to score a takedown here. Bridges is defending well but Bateman drives through and ends up in Bridges's guard.

Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Bateman clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman is pressed up against the cage. Bridges has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bateman down to the mat. Bateman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bridges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Bridges ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bateman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bateman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hank Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bateman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Bridges fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bridges moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bridges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bateman uses from the top position.
Bridges looking to control.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Bridges is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Saul Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Bridges.
Well Bridges 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Bridges!

 

Event: HERO:10     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1##TD#
Wynn tries to sprawl but Gerry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gerry is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerry with the ground and pound but Wynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Wynn, not yet.
Gerry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wynn is keeping the position for now.
Gerry preventing the sweep. #T1#
Gerry stays in close to Wynn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerry swivels and escapes.
Gerry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gerry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wynn checks it well. #CL#
Gerry moves into range and clinches up with Wynn.#BC2#
Wynn breaks the clinch. #TD#
Gerry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Wynn's guard now, I'm sure.
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Gerry wants to stand but Wynn is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Wynn is pulling down on Gerry's head to control his posture.
Gerry is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerry stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Gerry trying to control the position but Wynn is working away.
Wynn trying to remain calm as Gerry controls from the top position.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerry's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Wynn looking for submissions off his back.
Wynn looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wynn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is having none of it.
Gerry prevents Wynn from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Gerry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerry tries to counter by clinching up but Wynn breaks away and moves out of range.
Wynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Wynn tenderised Gerry's leg. Gerry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerry shoots in and drives through. Wynn sprawls well.
Gerry has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Wynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerry's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerry is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerry keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Gerry is looking to escape.
Wynn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wynn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerry keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wynn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gerry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Wynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gerry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gerry trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gerry is really struggling to control Wynn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gerry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Gerry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gerry keeps the fight on the outside.
Harold Gerry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Gerry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gerry gets a takedown into half guard.

Wynn has one foot on Gerry's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gerry as Wynn shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Gerry. That snapped Wynn's head back.
Gerry misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wynn prevents a body shot from Gerry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Wynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wynn misses with the body kick#TD#
so Gerry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wynn wants to stand up but Gerry is controlling him.
Gerry wants to control from the top but Wynn keeps moving. #SU#
Gerry stands and steps away. Wynn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wynn lands a front kick.
Wynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerry tries to clinch but Wynn moves out of range.
Wynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerry defends well and Wynn ends up having to push Gerry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gerry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wynn.#T1#
Wynn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gerry tries to bum rush Wynn with a series of wild strikes but Wynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Gerry backs off Wynn throws a huge counter combo but Gerry manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Gerry clinches with his opponent.
Wynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerry has him pressed against the cage.
Gerry is trying to stall.
Gerry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wynn walks away with a smile on his face. Gerry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Wynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gerry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wynn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gerry regains half guard.#T2#
Wynn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gerry is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynn.
Wynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wynn is thwarting Gerry's attempts to control the position.#ES#
Gerry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Gerry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Wynn.
Gerry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerry throws a sloppy head kick and Wynn moves out of range easily. #TD#
Gerry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wynn is trying to defend but Gerry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gerry trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wynn is looking for a sweep. Gerry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerry prevents Wynn from standing back up.
Gerry wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn wants to control but Gerry is keeping busy.
Gerry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wynn looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Gerry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gerry 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Gerry!

 

 
 
 
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