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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#
Featherstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dugan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Featherstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Featherstone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dugan kicks Featherstone off and gets to his feet.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown but Featherstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Featherstone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dugan's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugan wants to improve his position but Featherstone is controlling well.
Featherstone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dugan moves into full guard.
#T1#
Dugan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Featherstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Featherstone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Featherstone trying to control but Dugan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dugan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Featherstone stands up.
Featherstone shoots in looking for a takedown but Dugan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Featherstone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Dugan is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Featherstone gets a takedown into half guard.
Featherstone wants to free his trapped foot but Dugan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Featherstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to hold on to Featherstone's head to control him but Featherstone postures up.
Featherstone prevents Dugan from improving his position.
Dugan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dugan taking some punishment here, with Featherstone in his half guard.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Featherstone is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dugan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Featherstone controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugan won't allow Featherstone to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's time! Dugan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Featherstone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dugan was covering up waiting for the punch and Featherstone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Featherstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Featherstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dugan is keeping the position for now.
Dugan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Featherstone throwing strikes but missing.
Dugan is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Featherstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dugan is retaining full guard.
Dugan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Featherstone fails with the takedown.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Featherstone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dugan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Dugan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dugan shoots in and drives through. Featherstone sprawls well.
Dugan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Featherstone's waist but Featherstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugan but Dugan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Featherstone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dugan on his heels. He'll look to pass Dugan's guard now, I'm sure.
Featherstone stays in close to Dugan's body and controls the position.
Dugan pulls Featherstone in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Dugan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Featherstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Dugan trying to strike off his back.
Featherstone stopping the sweep attempt from Dugan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dugan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Featherstone checks it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Featherstone shoots in for a double leg but Dugan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Featherstone dives in and scores a takedown into Dugan's guard.
Dugan wants to stand up but Featherstone is controlling him.
Featherstone controlling from the top position.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Featherstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Dugan has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Featherstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dugan goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
Dugan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Featherstone smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dugan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Dugan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Featherstone to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Dugan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugan jumps guard but Featherstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Featherstone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dugan can't fight it off and eventually Featherstone manages to take the fight to the floor. Dugan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Dugan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Featherstone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Featherstone content to control rather than advance.
Dugan is trying to stand back up but Featherstone is controlling him
#T2#
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
Dugan is trying to stand.
Dugan wants to control but Featherstone is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quincy Featherstone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Featherstone wants to stand up but Dugan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dugan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dugan is not content to let Featherstone control the position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Dugan's hands, connecting with Dugan's forehead.
Featherstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Dugan has hold of Featherstone's hands but Featherstone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Featherstone has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dugan works to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dugan's guard.
Dugan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Featherstone drops an elbow to the side of Dugan's head. #ROC2#Dugan is rocked!#SUB2#
Dugan is defending against the submission attempts here by Featherstone.
Oh Dugan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Featherstone trying to control the pace.
Featherstone lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dugan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Featherstone jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Featherstone! |
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