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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1# Spencer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Featherstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Featherstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Featherstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Featherstone blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Featherstone is defending well against a takedown attempt. Featherstone avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Featherstone keeps him there for the moment. Spencer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Featherstone pulls guard. #T1# Featherstone striking off his back but it's not causing Spencer any problems. Featherstone has Spencer pulled in close to control his posture. Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Featherstone is adopting a defensive guard. Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Featherstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Featherstone wants to sweep but no luck. Featherstone is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment. Featherstone continues to stall. We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Featherstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Spencer blocks a body shot from Featherstone. Featherstone leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2# Spencer manages to break the clinch.
Spencer misses with a takedown and Featherstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Spencer closes the distance but Featherstone moves to the side and Featherstone counters with a lovely shot to the body. Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer. Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Featherstone as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Featherstone, pushing him back against the cage. Featherstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Featherstone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Featherstone ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Spencer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4# Featherstone has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Spencer is trying to break free. Featherstone goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Featherstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Featherstone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch. Featherstone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD# Featherstone lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod. That's time! Featherstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A thudding body kick lands there by Spencer!
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Featherstone avoids it really well and circles away. Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Featherstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Spencer fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Featherstone shoots in.#CL# Featherstone closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.#BC2# Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Spencer darts in looking for a takedown but Featherstone gets double underhooks and turns Spencer into the cage. Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Spencer. Featherstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer. #T1# No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt. Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A bit of stalling here from Featherstone.
#TD# Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spencer is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spencer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Featherstone unloading with bombs!#T2# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Featherstone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spencer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Featherstone keeps control of the position easily here as Spencer tries to buck him off.
Spencer is taking damage to the body and head. #T3# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Featherstone looking for the RNC. Featherstone looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Featherstone is landing big shots and Spencer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1# Spencer tries for a takedown but Trouble circles away easily#CL2# and Trouble moves into the clinch. Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trouble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trouble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Trouble stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Spencer takes the fight into the clinch. Trouble keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Spencer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trouble prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trouble.#TD2# Trouble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Spencer working a defensive guard but Trouble passes into half guard.
Trouble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1# Spencer trying to control but Trouble postures up.
Trouble trying to pass the guard but Spencer defending well. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2# Trouble stands up from half guard. Trouble fails with a takedown attempt. Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Trouble, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Trouble against the cage but Trouble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Spencer blocks the body kick.
Spencer tries to clinch but Trouble moves out of range. A low kick from Spencer misses #TD2# and Trouble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trouble. Trouble keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.#SU2# Trouble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spencer, up you get! #T3##TD2# Trouble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Spencer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trouble has picked Spencer up and slammed him! Spencer can't keep hold of the triangle and Trouble manages to pass to side control!#SU2# Trouble stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Trouble forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Trouble tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range. Spencer blocks a head kick by Trouble.
#CL# Spencer pushes Trouble up against the cage in a clinch. Spencer is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer.
#T4# Spencer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Trouble has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Trouble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Trouble is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trouble in particular looking to stall. Trouble prevents Spencer from improving his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Trouble dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Trouble stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2# Trouble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spencer sprawls well initially but Trouble persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Spencer kicks Trouble off and gets back to his feet. Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Trouble swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
#CL2# Trouble has managed to clinch.
Spencer jumps guard but Trouble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trouble goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Trouble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spencer wants to clinch up but Trouble keeps it at a distance. Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Trouble shoots in.#T1# Trouble throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. #TD2# Trouble drives through with a takedown into guard. Spencer is looking to stand back up but Trouble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spencer. #REVR# Trouble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trouble scores with a couple of nice shots. Trouble content to control rather than advance. #T2# Spencer is trying to control but Trouble manages to pass to mount!
Trouble dominating with strikes here. Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far. Trouble scoring with strikes but Spencer is staying in there. Spencer tries to control Trouble's body but Trouble pushes him off. Spencer squirms to his side and now Trouble has his back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trouble punches Spencer on the ear. Trouble controlling from the back.#T3# Trouble gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC2#Spencer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Harold Spencer has been cut.#SUB2# Trouble is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spencer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Trouble off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Trouble! |
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