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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Cross throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cross controls the position.
Cross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Booker's legs.
Cross throws a strike aimed at the side of Booker's head but Booker avoids it well.
Cross working away.#SU#
Cross stands up. #TD#
Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cross is staying tight to Booker's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Cross connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Booker some visible discomfort.
Cross controlling from side mount.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker prevents Cross from moving into mount.
Cross trying to control the action but Booker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Booker tries to improve position but can't.
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. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Booker is defending well. #T3#
Cross takes a little break here. Booker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cross 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.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cross stands up.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Cross ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Booker is defending well for now.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to break free.#TD2#
Booker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Booker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Booker has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cross wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cross 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#
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Booker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cross pushes Booker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Booker throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Booker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booker manages to circle out of the way.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booker.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Booker enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Booker shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross. #CL2#
Booker forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Booker avoiding damage.
#TD#
Cross has picked Booker up - he's going for a ride! Cross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Cross sits in half guard.
Booker is trying to control but can't.
Booker manages to get to full guard.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Booker has one foot on Cross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Cross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cross misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Booker drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage.
#TD2#
Booker jumps guard.
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.#T4#
Cross 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.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross'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.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross 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.
Booker keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Horace Cross 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. 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##TD2#
Booker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross looking to control.
Booker preventing the sweep.
Booker wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Booker won't allow Cross to sweep him here. #T1#
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Booker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Booker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Cross trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
Well, if Booker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Booker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cross wants to control the action here but instead Booker manages to pass to full mount!
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cross wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Booker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Booker's back!
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Booker's body.
#SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cross. #T4#
Cross lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Booker hold on?!
Cross avoiding Booker 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cross is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Booker tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Booker right now.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booker tries to escape the position.
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 Horace Cross.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cross! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Booker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booker.
Avery tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Booker pushes Avery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Avery does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Booker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booker shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
Avery misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Booker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Booker tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Booker has clasped his hands together around Avery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Avery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Booker throws some wild stikes that Avery manages to avoid easily.
Avery squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Booker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.#T2#
Booker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker controlling from the full mount.
Booker punching from mount but Avery doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.
Avery regains half guard.#T3#
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Booker.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Booker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Avery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Booker thows a huge punch but Avery dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booker won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Avery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booker is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Avery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker thuds a left hand into Avery's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Avery has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks from the clinch.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Avery shoots in but Booker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.#TD#
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Booker on his heels. He'll look to pass Booker's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker trying to control the position.
#T1#
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard.
Avery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Booker is proving hard to escape from.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Avery's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Booker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Booker counters with an inside leg kick.
Booker throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard.
Booker stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#T3#
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Avery keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Booker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Avery preventing the sweep.
Booker is trying to keep Avery in close.
#SU#
Avery gets to his feet. Booker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Booker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booker tries to clinch but Avery is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Avery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Avery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Booker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker darts in looking for a takedown but Avery gets double underhooks and turns Booker into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lance Avery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booker sprawls and moves away.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Avery, which made it look bad.
Lance Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Booker gets caught flat footed, as Avery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Booker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has his hands on Avery's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Avery wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Avery is pushing down on Booker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booker is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booker wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery wants to stand up but Booker has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Booker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danny Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery thows a huge punch but Booker dodges it nicely.
Avery is trying to control. Booker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Avery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booker sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Booker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #CL2#
Booker moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Avery jumps guard but Booker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Booker stalling the fight.
Avery pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely.
Booker has Avery pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Avery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avery has managed to get both his arms back between Booker's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Booker.
I think Booker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Booker! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Booker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basset!
Who's going to make the next move?
Booker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Basset sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Basset is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Basset is working hard here to advance position.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Basset is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Booker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Booker for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basset is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Basset tries to keep control of the position but Booker is staying busy.
Basset controlling from the back.
Booker trying to control the hands but Basset breaks the grip.
Basset lands a shot to the head.
Booker just trying to survive but Basset is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Basset doesn't have the hooks in and Booker manages to turn into his guard.
Basset throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Booker wanted to stand there but Basset had control of the position.
Booker postures up in Basset's guard and throws a big left but Basset blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Booker is now in half guard.
Basset scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Booker manages to mount him!
Booker throws some wild stikes that Basset manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Basset tries to buck Booker off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Booker has control of Basset's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Basset regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Basset bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Booker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Basset pushes Booker off and gets back to his feet.
Basset scores with a shot to the body.
Basset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basset.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Basset counter with a right hand.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A big right from Basset misses. #CL#
Basset clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Booker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Booker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Booker being controlled for a moment.
Booker tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Basset trying to control the position but Booker is working away.
Booker defending against the ground and pound.
Booker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Booker has hold of Basset's hands but Basset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Basset passes to side control. #SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Booker to his feet. #T3#
Booker shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.#TD2#
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthew Basset overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Basset is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booker has his hands clasped together around Basset's back. He's all about the action.
Basset tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it. #T4#
Basset trying to control from Booker's half guard. Booker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Booker looking to control but Basset passes into half guard.
Booker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Basset sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Basset wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Booker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Booker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Booker fending off the submission attempt from Basset. #T1#
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Basset lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker tries to roll but Basset sticks to his back.
#T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basset.
#SUB#
Basset is persistently looking for the submission but Booker is defending it well.
Basset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
I really don't envy Booker right now.
Booker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Basset. #T3#
Booker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Basset working for a choke but Booker is defending well.
Basset lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset is looking to control Booker but Booker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Basset misses with punches from the back.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet but Basset has full control of the position and if anything, Booker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Basset landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Basset goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Booker escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Basset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basset is trying to control but Booker passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basset has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset! |
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