Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Featherstone trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Featherstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Featherstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Featherstone. #T2#
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Featherstone to control.
Featherstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Featherstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Featherstone is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sullivan has control of Featherstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Featherstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan breaks from Featherstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Featherstone tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Featherstone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Featherstone is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Sullivan.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Featherstone clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Featherstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Featherstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Featherstone fights it but they end up in guard.

Featherstone pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Featherstone forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Featherstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Featherstone. #BC#
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Featherstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Featherstone throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Featherstone is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Featherstone's guard.#T1##SUB#
Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Featherstone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Featherstone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Featherstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Sullivan pushes Featherstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away. #T3#
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Featherstone closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Featherstone won't be happy with that.

Featherstone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Featherstone has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Featherstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Featherstone tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Featherstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Featherstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Featherstone tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Featherstone.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Featherstone quickly recovers to half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Featherstone holds on to Sullivan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Featherstone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone dodges the ground and pound from Sullivan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Featherstone get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone. #TD2#
Featherstone tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Featherstone kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Featherstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Featherstone throws a body kick.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Featherstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Featherstone defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan managing to control the position.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan!

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#
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Kemp pushes him off.
Kemp tries to counter with a clinch but Arnold shakes him off and moves away.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kemp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Kemp gets a double leg takedown into Arnold's guard.#SUB#
Kemp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arnold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kemp is looking to defend but Arnold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kemp! Arnold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kemp taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wendall Arnold!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Featherstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trouble is trying to defend but Featherstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trouble is staying active underneath Featherstone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Trouble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Featherstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Featherstone trying to control the pace. #T1#
Trouble is trying to stand.
Trouble trying to control from the bottom.
Featherstone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Featherstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trouble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherstone.
Trouble is doing well to control the position and prevent Featherstone from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherstone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trouble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trouble is looking to improve his position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Trouble's hands, connecting with Trouble's forehead.
Trouble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone working the head and body with strikes.
Featherstone wants to advance to full mount but Trouble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Featherstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Trouble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Featherstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Trouble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
As Trouble looks to move away, Featherstone throws a big counter combo but Trouble just gets out of the way.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Trouble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Featherstone is fending him off so far but Trouble persists. Nope, Featherstone circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##TD#
Featherstone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trouble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Featherstone is in Trouble's guard.

Trouble manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Featherstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trouble gets underhooks to prevent Featherstone's takedown attempt.
Trouble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Featherstone is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Trouble drags the fight down to the ground.
Trouble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Featherstone stands up and waves to Trouble to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Featherstone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Featherstone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trouble pinned against the cage. Trouble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Featherstone's guard.
Featherstone controls Trouble momentarily but Trouble frees himself.
Trouble wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Trouble stands up from Featherstone's guard - Trouble perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Featherstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trouble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Trouble throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Featherstone preventing the sweep.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Trouble keeps moving.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Featherstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trouble is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trouble has his hands on Featherstone's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone trying to land knees to the body.
Featherstone managing to block the knees to the body from Trouble.
Trouble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Trouble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Featherstone works over Trouble's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Greg Trouble has been cut.
Featherstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Featherstone throws the kick towards the body but Trouble avoids it.#TD#
Featherstone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trouble did well to prevent Featherstone getting side control.
Featherstone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trouble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trouble is not content to let Featherstone control the position.#ES2#
Trouble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Featherstone is on him like a limpet, forcing Trouble back against the cage.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Featherstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trouble has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Featherstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Featherstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trouble slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trouble.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Featherstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Trouble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trouble dives in for a single leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trouble shoots for a double leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls well. He's pushed Trouble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Featherstone tries to clinch up but Trouble circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Featherstone rushes Trouble and presses him up against the cage.
Featherstone slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Trouble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Featherstone uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble working a defensive guard here.
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Featherstone won't allow Trouble to sweep him here. #SU#
Featherstone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Trouble. #TD2#
Trouble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Trouble off but Trouble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trouble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Trouble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone gets full guard.#T2#
Featherstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trouble's guard. #REVR#
Trouble has control of Featherstone's left arm, preventing Featherstone from doing any damage.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Trouble won't let him.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trouble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Featherstone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Featherstone trying to control but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Featherstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Featherstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trouble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Featherstone's guard! Nice work there by Trouble!
Trouble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Trouble trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to stand but Trouble is controlling the position.
Featherstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Trouble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Featherstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trouble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Featherstone dives on top into guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quincy Featherstone.
Well Featherstone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Featherstone!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vladivich moves into the clinch successfully.
Dante jumps guard but Vladivich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vladivich is trying to break the clinch but Dante has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Dante pulls Vladivich into guard.
Dante 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.
Dante controls Vladivich momentarily but Vladivich frees himself.
Vladivich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladivich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladivich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vladivich looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SU2#
Vladivich gets to his feet - Dante follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Vladivich throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vladivich pushes Dante up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Vladivich wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Vladivich tightens his grip and picks Dante up, before dumping him to the ground. Dante manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Vladivich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dante fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladivich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dante tries to clinch but Vladivich moves out of range. #CL2#
Dante tries to keep at a distance but Vladivich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dante blocks the elbow strike.
Dante trying to control the position but instead, Vladivich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dante into the cage.
Dante tries to work over Vladivich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dante tries to break the clinch but Vladivich is controlling the position. #T3#
Vladivich jumps guard but Dante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vladivich wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Felipe Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Vladivich.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dante wants a takedown.
Dante is working for takedown but Vladivich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dante tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladivich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dante is trying to break the clinch but Vladivich is controlling him.
Dante tries to pull guard but Vladivich holds him up against the cage and eventually Dante drops back down to his feet.
Dante has Vladivich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vladivich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dante is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4##TD#
Dante gets control of Vladivich's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dante will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vladivich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vladivich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dante is keeping the position for now.
Vladivich is looking to work some ground and pound but Dante has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladivich passes Dante's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dante wants to get back to full guard but Vladivich has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich dominated that round.
That's time! Dante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vladivich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dante avoids it really well and circles away.
Vladivich misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Vladivich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dante is trying to maintain the position but Vladivich is very close to passing his half guard.
Vladivich is looking to stall here but Dante recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladivich landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SU2#
Vladivich stands and steps away. Dante gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vladivich misses with a wild combination.
Dante is looking to clinch.
Vladivich has a takedown stuffed.
Dante lands a high kick!
Vladivich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dante was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivich.
Felipe Dante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vladivich counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Vladivich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dante looking to stall. #BC2#
Vladivich breaks the clinch.
Dante closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Vladivich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vladivich stays in close to Dante's body and controls the position.
Dante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dante wants to get back to his feet but Vladivich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vladivich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Dante trying to control but Vladivich is working from the bottom.
Vladivich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dante throwing strikes from guard but Vladivich blocks nicely.
Dante loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dante is looking to stand up but Vladivich won't let him.
Vladivich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vladivich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
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.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vladivich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dante is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dante connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Vladivich moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Vladivich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vladivich clinches.
Dante is looking to control Vladivich's arms but Vladivich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dante has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dante tries to pull guard but Vladivich holds him up against the cage and eventually Dante drops back down to his feet.
Dante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dante tries to circle away but Vladivich has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Dante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante swings for the body but Vladivich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vladivich. #CL2#
Vladivich takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Vladivich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Vladivich trying to control the pace.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Vladivich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vladivich winds up and cracks Dante with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Vladivich stands up and beckons Dante to join him on the feet.
Vladivich fails with the takedown.
Dante tries to close the distance and clinch but Vladivich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vladivich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vladivich's head.
Vladivich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dante.
And Vladivich tries to counter it with a takedown but Dante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vladivich but Vladivich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Dante.#CL2#
Vladivich takes the fight into the clinch.
Dante jumps guard but Vladivich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Vladivich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dante after a bit of a struggle.
Vladivich stalling against the cage.
Vladivich fails to pull guard.
Dante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vladivich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vladivich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've been hearing good reports from Dante'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.
Vladivich controls the action.#SUB2#
Vladivich seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dante's chin but Dante turns very nicely into Vladivich's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dante.
Ivan Vladivich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Vladivich wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladivich can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Vladivich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dante defends well.
Dante trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladivich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felipe Dante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Vladivich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Vladivich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dante uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Vladivich.
I've got Vladivich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Vladivich!

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 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
East misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Arnold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
East is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Arnold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
East is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Arnold has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! East is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Wendall Arnold!

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 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Spencer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Featherstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Featherstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Featherstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Featherstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Featherstone avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Featherstone keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone pulls guard. #T1#
Featherstone striking off his back but it's not causing Spencer any problems.
Featherstone has Spencer pulled in close to control his posture.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone is adopting a defensive guard.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Featherstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Featherstone wants to sweep but no luck.
Featherstone is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment.
Featherstone continues to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Featherstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Featherstone.
Featherstone leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Spencer misses with a takedown
and Featherstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Spencer closes the distance but Featherstone moves to the side
and Featherstone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Featherstone as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Featherstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Featherstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spencer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Featherstone has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Featherstone goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Featherstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Featherstone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.
Featherstone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Featherstone lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Featherstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Spencer!
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Featherstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Featherstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Featherstone shoots in.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.#BC2#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer darts in looking for a takedown but Featherstone gets double underhooks and turns Spencer into the cage.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Spencer.
Featherstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer. #T1#
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Featherstone. #TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spencer is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Featherstone unloading with bombs!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Featherstone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Featherstone keeps control of the position easily here as Spencer tries to buck him off.
Spencer is taking damage to the body and head. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Featherstone looking for the RNC.
Featherstone looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Featherstone is landing big shots and Spencer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Seagal tries a low kick but Vladivich avoids it.
Vladivich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vladivich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vladivich to keep the fight standing.
Seagal is looking for a takedown.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladivich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seagal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seagal.
Seagal tries to break free but Vladivich pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Vladivich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seagal uses from the top position.
Seagal tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladivich is retaining full guard.
Seagal won't allow Vladivich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vladivich working for a triangle but Seagal defends it easily.
Vladivich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagal 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#
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head. It's preventing any offense from Seagal, at least for the moment.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal passes Vladivich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seagal prevents Vladivich from improving his position.
Seagal wants to free his trapped foot but Vladivich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Vladivich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Seagal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Vladivich successfully pulls guard.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladivich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vladivich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seagal's guard. #REVB#
Seagal trying to keep a closed guard but Vladivich is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Vladivich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##TD2#
Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown into Seagal's guard.

Seagal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vladivich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Vladivich moves into range and clinches up with Seagal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladivich tries to land a knee to the head but Seagal blocks with his arms.
Seagal tries to circle away but Vladivich has him pinned against the cage.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Seagal manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Seagal gets caught napping as Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown. Seagal manages to retain guard.

Seagal has his feet on Vladivich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vladivich leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Vladivich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vladivich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seagal or perhaps it was just good defense by Vladivich, which made it look bad.
Seagal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vladivich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Seagal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vladivich is on him like a limpet, forcing Seagal back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladivich is pushing Seagal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Seagal is working for takedown but Vladivich is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich just leaning against Seagal, taking a breather.
Seagal looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Vladivich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head to control his posture.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Vladivich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seagal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seagal passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Seagal wants to stand but Vladivich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladivich gets full guard.#T3#
Vladivich pulls Seagal in to control the position.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich striking from his own guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladivich tries to avoid it but Seagal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladivich to the ground. Vladivich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladivich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage. #TD2#
Vladivich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seagal regains guard immediately.
Vladivich trying to control but Seagal is working from the bottom.
Vladivich stopping the sweep attempt from Seagal.#T4#
Seagal wants to improve his position but instead Vladivich has moved into half guard.
Vladivich wants to advance to full mount but Seagal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Vladivich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladivich is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seagal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vladivich is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Seagal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vladivich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Seagal throws Vladivich to one side and escapes!
Vladivich blocks the body kick.
Seagal has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. Vladivich tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vladivich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal lands a head kick. Vladivich smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##TD2#
Vladivich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seagal to the ground. Vladivich is now in Seagal's guard.
Vladivich 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.
Vladivich distracts Seagal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seagal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Vladivich is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seagal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vladivich is looking to defend but Seagal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vladivich! Seagal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vladivich taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Seagal!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Spencer tries for a takedown but Trouble circles away easily#CL2#
and Trouble moves into the clinch.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trouble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trouble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trouble stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Trouble keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trouble prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trouble.#TD2#
Trouble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spencer working a defensive guard but Trouble passes into half guard.
Trouble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Spencer trying to control but Trouble postures up.
Trouble trying to pass the guard but Spencer defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Trouble stands up from half guard.
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Trouble, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Trouble against the cage but Trouble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer blocks the body kick.
Spencer tries to clinch but Trouble moves out of range.
A low kick from Spencer misses #TD2#
and Trouble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trouble.
Trouble keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.#SU2#
Trouble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spencer, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Trouble 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.#SUB#
Spencer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trouble has picked Spencer up and slammed him! Spencer can't keep hold of the triangle and Trouble manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Trouble stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Trouble forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Trouble. #CL#
Spencer pushes Trouble up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer. #T4#
Spencer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Trouble has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Trouble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Trouble is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trouble in particular looking to stall.
Trouble prevents Spencer from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Trouble dominated 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.#R2#
Trouble stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Trouble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spencer sprawls well initially but Trouble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Spencer kicks Trouble off and gets back to his feet.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trouble swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range. #CL2#
Trouble has managed to clinch.
Spencer jumps guard but Trouble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trouble goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Trouble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer wants to clinch up but Trouble keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Trouble shoots in.#T1#
Trouble throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. #TD2#
Trouble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spencer is looking to stand back up but Trouble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spencer. #REVR#
Trouble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trouble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trouble content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Spencer is trying to control but Trouble manages to pass to mount!
Trouble dominating with strikes here.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trouble scoring with strikes but Spencer is staying in there.
Spencer tries to control Trouble's body but Trouble pushes him off. Spencer squirms to his side and now Trouble has his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trouble punches Spencer on the ear.
Trouble controlling from the back.#T3#
Trouble gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC2#Spencer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Harold Spencer has been cut.#SUB2#
Trouble is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spencer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Trouble off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Trouble!

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#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kemp sprawls well. Kemp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Duncan is predictable there #KD#
and Kemp counters with a head kick that drops Duncan to the mat! Duncan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#TD#
Kemp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kemp stalls from top position.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Duncan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kemp easily slips into full mount!
Kemp controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Duncan can't escape the position.
Duncan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duncan tries to lock up and control but Kemp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Duncan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kemp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duncan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duncan wants to improve his position but Kemp is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Duncan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Duncan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kemp fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kemp holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp is adopting a defensive guard.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving. #T3#
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Duncan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duncan trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kemp trying to strike off his back.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kemp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Kemp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duncan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kemp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kemp counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kemp to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kemp but Kemp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duncan shoots in but no luck this time.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but Kemp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Duncan breaks away and moves out of range.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Duncan.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Duncan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Kemp closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan tries to circle away but Kemp has him pinned against the cage.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duncan slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp pulls Duncan in to control the position. #T1#
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Kemp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemp, not yet.
Kemp looking to control.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemp is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kemp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duncan rolls with it to try and escape but Kemp cranks on the arm and Duncan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Kemp!

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
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#
Featherstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dugan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Featherstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Featherstone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dugan kicks Featherstone off and gets to his feet.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Featherstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Featherstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dugan's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugan wants to improve his position but Featherstone is controlling well.
Featherstone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dugan moves into full guard. #T1#
Dugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Featherstone trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dugan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Featherstone stands up.
Featherstone shoots in looking for a takedown but Dugan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Featherstone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Dugan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Featherstone gets a takedown into half guard.
Featherstone wants to free his trapped foot but Dugan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Featherstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to hold on to Featherstone's head to control him but Featherstone postures up.
Featherstone prevents Dugan from improving his position.
Dugan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dugan taking some punishment here, with Featherstone in his half guard.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Featherstone is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dugan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Featherstone controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan won't allow Featherstone to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's time! Dugan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Featherstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dugan was covering up waiting for the punch and Featherstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Featherstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Featherstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dugan is keeping the position for now.
Dugan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Featherstone throwing strikes but missing.
Dugan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Featherstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugan is retaining full guard.
Dugan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Featherstone fails with the takedown.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Featherstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dugan shoots in and drives through. Featherstone sprawls well.
Dugan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugan but Dugan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Featherstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dugan on his heels. He'll look to pass Dugan's guard now, I'm sure.
Featherstone stays in close to Dugan's body and controls the position.
Dugan pulls Featherstone in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dugan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Featherstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to strike off his back.
Featherstone stopping the sweep attempt from Dugan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dugan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Featherstone checks it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Featherstone shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Featherstone dives in and scores a takedown into Dugan's guard.
Dugan wants to stand up but Featherstone is controlling him.
Featherstone controlling from the top position.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Featherstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Dugan has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Featherstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dugan goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
Dugan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Featherstone smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dugan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Dugan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Featherstone to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan jumps guard but Featherstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Featherstone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dugan can't fight it off and eventually Featherstone manages to take the fight to the floor. Dugan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Dugan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featherstone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Featherstone content to control rather than advance.
Dugan is trying to stand back up but Featherstone is controlling him #T2#
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
Dugan is trying to stand.
Dugan wants to control but Featherstone is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quincy Featherstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Featherstone wants to stand up but Dugan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dugan is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Dugan is not content to let Featherstone control the position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Dugan's hands, connecting with Dugan's forehead.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Dugan has hold of Featherstone's hands but Featherstone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Featherstone has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dugan works to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dugan's guard.
Dugan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Featherstone drops an elbow to the side of Dugan's head. #ROC2#Dugan is rocked!#SUB2#
Dugan is defending against the submission attempts here by Featherstone.
Oh Dugan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Featherstone trying to control the pace.
Featherstone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dugan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Featherstone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone!

Event: Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a two punch combo.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.#CL2#
East rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
East moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
East has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
East takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
East throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duncan counters by clinching up.
Duncan can't break the clinch. #BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
East lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
East working a defensive guard here.
East trying to control the position here.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan tries to stand but East is controlling from the bottom.
East bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard. #REVB#
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
East drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garry East will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
East clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
East manages to break the clinch.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
East moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. East is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard. #SU#
Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
East throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
East fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan tries to clinch but East is having none of it. #CL#
Duncan instigates a clinch. #BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Roger Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Duncan throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Duncan to acknowledge the strikes.
Duncan tries for a takedown but East sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
East looking to score a takedown here. Duncan is defending well but East drives through and ends up in Duncan's guard.

Duncan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
East moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Duncan gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage. #CL#
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away. #T4#
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
A punch combination from East misses.
East misses with a two punch combination.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
It looked like Duncan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from East.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
East instigates a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
East pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan passes East's left leg - he's now in half guard.
East is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan breaks East's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it. #SUB2#
East looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked East up and slammed him! East can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!#T1#
East wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan takes a little break here. East wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Duncan stands up and beckons East to his feet.
East shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As East looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but East just gets out of the way.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
Roger Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East tries for a takedown but Duncan circles away easily#CL#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East wants to break free but Duncan has control.
East is struggling to control the position.
Duncan jumps guard but East stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
East keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. East just stands there and leans against the cage.
East is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duncan is defending well.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
East just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
East is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
East stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
East is trying to break free.
Duncan stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Duncan pulls East into guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roger Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Duncan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
Duncan shoots for a takedown but East saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garry East!

Event: HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Docket throws a body kick that misses.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Docket counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Docket has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Docket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Docket stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Docket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Docket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Docket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Docket. #BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Docket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banks.#T1#
Docket tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Docket misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Docket against the cage. #TD2#
Banks pulls guard.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks 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.
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T2#
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Docket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Docket has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks trying to strike off his back.
Docket looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Docket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Docket is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Docket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Docket blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a takedown
and Docket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks blocks a head kick by Docket.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Docket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Docket.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Docket seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Docket avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Docket shoots in.#CL2#
Banks forces Docket back against the cage and clinches.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
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#
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Docket counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Docket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allan Docket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Docket. Docket gets slowly back to his feet.
Docket goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks prevents Docket from breaking the clinch.
Docket gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks has Docket pressed against the cage, preventing Docket from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Docket up against the cage.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Docket is defending well.
Banks tries to pull guard but Docket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Docket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks moves forwards but Docket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Docket misses with a head kick.
Docket sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Docket avoids it this time.
Docket tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Docket misses with a head kick. #T2#
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Docket with that takedown attempt.
Banks throws a one two combo. #CL#
Docket clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Docket controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Banks manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Docket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Docket.
Docket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is pulling down on Docket's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Docket defends it easily.
Banks looking to control.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Docket not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Docket throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Docket misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Docket.
Docket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Docket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Docket manages to break the clinch.
Docket pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Docket tries to clinch up.
Docket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
That's time! Docket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Docket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Allan Docket is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Docket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Docket shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks throws a fast counter high kick but Docket manages to duck under it in time.
Banks goes for a double leg but Docket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Docket continues to drive forward.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Docket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Docket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Docket shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Docket clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB#
Docket drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Docket off! Docket jumps back into Banks's guard. #SUB2#
Banks pushes a forearm under Docket's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Docket is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Banks!

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##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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