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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Shuster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shuster stalls. #TD#
Shuster wants the takedown. Cooper is fighting it off but Shuster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cooper's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Shuster is having none of it.
Shuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cooper is trying to control the position but Shuster postures up.
Shuster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shuster has passed into side control.
#T1#
Shuster controlling from side mount.
Shuster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well. #SUB#
Shuster tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooper regains half guard.
Shuster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper wants to control but Shuster is keeping busy.
Shuster is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Shuster is controlling well.
Cooper is pressing down on Shuster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shuster won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shuster cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cooper trying to control the position here.
Shuster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shuster landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shuster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuster works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Cooper tries to kick Shuster off but Shuster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cooper tries to roll over but Shuster keeps him under control.
Shuster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shuster controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shuster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Shuster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shuster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Shuster shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Shuster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooper tries to clinch but Shuster moves out of range.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shuster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cooper is fending him off so far but Shuster persists. Nope, Cooper circles away and we're back to standing.
Shuster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooper shoots in and drives through. Shuster sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shuster off to one side.
Cooper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marvin Shuster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuster as he avoids it easily.
Shuster looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Shuster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuster gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shuster misses with a body kick.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Shuster circles away.
#TD#
Shuster gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper is looking to regain half guard here but Shuster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuster working the ground and pound.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cooper is not content to let Shuster control the position.
Shuster prevents Cooper from standing back up.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster postures up.
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shuster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Shuster throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range. #CL#
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Shuster's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Shuster manages to pull guard.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Shuster.
Shuster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Shuster keeps moving.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##ES#
Shuster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster tries to clinch up.
Shuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
Shuster misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.#CL2#
Cooper clinches up with Shuster and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shuster is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper dodges an elbow strike from Shuster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marvin Shuster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Shuster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cooper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shuster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Shuster dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Shuster is standing up over Cooper. Cooper looks to escape but Shuster dives into side control.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Shuster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Shuster swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shuster's guard.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Shuster controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper prevents Shuster from getting back to his feet.
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Shuster wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Cooper stands up and waves to Shuster to follow him.
Cooper darts in looking for a takedown but Shuster gets double underhooks and turns Cooper into the cage.
Shuster is looking to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Shuster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Shuster drags the fight down to the ground.
Shuster keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
Marvin Shuster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shuster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper being controlled here momentarily.
Shuster is trying to keep Cooper in close.
#T3#
Cooper trying to control but Shuster is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shuster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Cooper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shuster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooper can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Shuster decides to stand back up. Shuster steps back and let's Cooper get back to his feet.#CL#
Shuster clinches with his opponent.
Cooper jumps guard but Shuster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shuster gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harvey Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Shuster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Shuster has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marvin Shuster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shuster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Shuster! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moses enables Shuster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moses manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Shuster stands and steps away. Moses gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Shuster drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Moses has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shuster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Moses instigates a clinch.
Shuster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Shuster lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moses has one foot on Shuster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Moses dives in for a single leg takedown but Shuster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moses fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Shuster drives through with a takedown into Moses's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Moses doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shuster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
Moses is trying to keep Shuster in close.
Moses wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moses is trying to control the position but Shuster postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuster won't allow Moses to get back to his feet.
Shuster controlling from the top position.
Moses trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shuster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moses trying to control the position.
Shuster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moses swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moses shoots and misses #CL#
and Shuster counters by moving into the clinch.
Marvin Shuster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Moses.
Moses fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Shuster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moses tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Shuster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shuster winds up and cracks Moses with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shuster controlling the pace.
Shuster 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.
Moses makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moses.
Shuster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shuster wanted to stand there but Moses had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shuster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shuster trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Moses 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#
Shuster stands up and waves to Moses to follow him. #TD#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moses wants to improve his position but Shuster is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Shuster 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##CL#
Shuster has closed the distance and engaged Moses in a clinch.
Shuster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Moses jumps guard.
Marvin Shuster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moses holds on and takes a little breather.
Moses trying to keep a closed guard but Shuster is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Shuster gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shuster leaves Moses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moses blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Shuster forces Moses back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Come on Shuster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Shuster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shuster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat.#TD2#
Moses shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moses was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Moses has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moses scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shuster to see if he's OK.
Moses is looking to take a break and control but Shuster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Shuster is trying to improve his position.
Shuster tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Moses easily slips into full mount!
Shuster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shuster wants to control but Moses is having none of it.#SU2#
Moses is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Moses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shuster defends it nicely.
Marvin Shuster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Moses.#T3##TD2#
Moses gets the takedown into side control.
Shuster wants to control but Moses postures up.#SU2#
Moses stands up.
Shuster walks into a jab.#TD#
Shuster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moses bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moses throws a combination. Shuster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Marvin Shuster has been cut.
Shuster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shuster wants it to stay on the feet.
Shuster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Shuster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moses sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shuster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shuster working the head and body with strikes.
Shuster is thwarting Moses's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marvin Shuster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Shuster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moses's guard.
Shuster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moses utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moses looking to control.
Moses wants to sweep but no luck.
Shuster stops Moses from standing up. #SU#
Shuster stands up and waves to Moses to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shuster sprawls well. Shuster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Shuster pushes Moses up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Shuster tries to throw a body punch but Moses avoids it by throwing Shuster back against the cage.
Shuster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Shuster jumps guard and drags Moses to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moses 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Shuster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moses is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shuster is pulling down on Moses's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Moses gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Shuster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moses tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shuster is in Moses's guard.
Shuster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moses is trying to control the position but Shuster postures up.
Shuster tries to free his leg and advance position but Moses is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Moses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Moses is looking to stand back up but Shuster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Moses.
Moses trying to control but Shuster postures up.
Moses works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shuster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shuster wants to control from the top but Moses keeps moving.
Moses will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shuster postures up.
Shuster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Shuster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moses on his heels. He'll look to pass Moses's guard now, I'm sure.
Moses scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Moses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Moses! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuster as he jumps to the side.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shuster.
#TD#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shuster to the ground. Santos is now in Shuster's guard.
Shuster controlling Santos's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuster is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Shuster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Shuster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shuster wants to control but Santos 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.
Shuster tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Shuster regains half guard.
Shuster wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shuster is holding on to half guard well.
Shuster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shuster looking for a sweep. Not yet Shuster, not yet.
Santos wants to get up but he can't break Shuster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Shuster's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shuster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Santos doesn't defend quickly enough and Shuster has managed to lock this one up! Can Santos escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shuster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marvin Shuster! |
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