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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#
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! |
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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! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Baine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baine gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Cooper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baine's guard.
Cooper trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baine is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SU2#
Cooper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Cooper gets a double leg takedown into Baine's guard.
Baine is looking to stand up but Cooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Baine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Cooper stands up from Baine's guard - Cooper perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Baine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baine fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cooper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baine's guard.#SUB#
Baine is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Baine extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine! |
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