Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
East moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
Kemp stops a takedown attempt from East.
East has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kemp after a bit of a struggle.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East is trying to pull guard but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
East has Kemp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kemp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Kemp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kemp's waist but Kemp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing East off to one side.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemp.
East tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
East sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Kemp clinches.
East tries to pull guard but Kemp holds him up against the cage and eventually East drops back down to his feet.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kemp connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Kemp is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kemp gets control of East's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kemp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kemp tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kemp'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.#SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Kemp working for a triangle but East defends it easily.
Kemp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
East sitting in guard here, content to control.
East looking to sit in guard and control but Kemp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kemp sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
East keeping moving, preventing Kemp from controlling successfully.
Kemp tries to free his leg and advance position but East is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
East is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
East has his foot on Kemp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemp works his way back into a safe position though.
East trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as East holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
East is looking to clinch but Kemp is avoiding it.
Kemp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kemp.
East wants to get back to his feet but Kemp is dominant here and he's now got East's back!#SUB#
Kemp patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East wants to control his opponent's hands but Kemp gets his hands free.
Kemp throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kemp moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.
East throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense.
East stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Kemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses.
East wants to counter with a clinch but Kemp pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Kemp as East shoots in.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kemp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kemp blocks a low kick nicely.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
East slips under a jab.
Kemp tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
Kemp avoids the head kick by East.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from East enables Kemp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. East manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if East can do anything to dispel that myth.
East wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kemp is now in half guard.
East desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kemp prevents East from standing back up.
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?#T2#
East is pressing down on Kemp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Kemp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
East 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.
Kemp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp wants to stand and escape but instead East has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kemp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
Kemp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kemp misses with a takedown #CL2#
and East counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by East.
Kemp fails to pull guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Kemp. #BC#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side.
Joel Kemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
East darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kemp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
East prevents a body shot from Kemp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
East scores with a nice right hand.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kemp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kemp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite East's efforts to push away.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East jumps guard but Kemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Kemp with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Kemp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Kemp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East controlling from the top position.
Joel Kemp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
East is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kemp is trying to keep East in close. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kemp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! East escapes and throws Kemp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
East controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
East decides to stand back up. #T3#
East tries to clinch up.
Kemp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
Kemp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Kemp walks into a straight right hand from East.
Kemp lets loose with a powerful body kick. East will feel that in the morning.
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kemp or perhaps it was just good defense by East, which made it look bad.
Joel Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
East wants to clinch up but Kemp keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
Kemp fails with the takedown.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Kemp on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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 Joel Kemp.
Well Kemp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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!

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moses perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snider is looking to control Moses's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snider avoid being mounted?
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Moses tries to pass to full mount but Snider defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider is looking to improve his position.
Snider is in trouble now - Moses has advanced to mount! #T1#
Snider tries to hold on but Moses postures up.
Moses looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Moses'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.
BOOM! Moses connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moses lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Moses controlling from the full mount.
Moses tries to control but Snider wriggling away.
Moses tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snider tries to hold on but Moses pushes him away. #SU#
Moses is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Moses pushes him off.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moses seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moses misses with the combination. #T3#
Snider lands with a nice combination. Moses backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Snider gets tackled into the cage by Moses. Moses maintains the clinch.
Snider is looking to break free of the clinch but Moses has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moses - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Moses pulls Snider into guard.
Snider wants to stand and escape but instead Moses has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Moses wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moses is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Moses is pushing down on Snider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snider is fighting to maintain full guard but Moses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moses.
Moses takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses wants to control but Snider is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Moses seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snider shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snider shoots for a double leg takedown but Moses sprawls well. He's pushed Snider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Snider.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snider.
Joseph Moses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Snider.
Moses with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snider moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Snider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moses to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1##SU#
Moses stands and steps away. Snider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moses misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Moses on that attempt.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away. #CL#
Moses closes the distance and pushes Snider back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Moses. #TD#
Moses drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snider's guard. #REVR##T2#
Snider is trying to control the position but Moses postures up.
Snider working a defensive guard but Moses manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moses landing strikes.
Moses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Snider!
Moses is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snider can do to turn this around?
Moses is landing with some decent strikes but Snider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moses has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Snider is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Moses!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Kemp pushes him off.
Kemp tries to counter with a clinch but Arnold shakes him off and moves away.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kemp defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Kemp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Kemp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Kemp gets a double leg takedown into Arnold's guard.#SUB#
Kemp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arnold has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kemp is looking to defend but Arnold has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kemp! Arnold pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kemp taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wendall Arnold!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Cross throws a body punch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cross controls the position.
Cross tries to move into full mount but can't pass Booker's legs.
Cross throws a strike aimed at the side of Booker's head but Booker avoids it well.
Cross working away.#SU#
Cross stands up. #TD#
Cross scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cross is staying tight to Booker's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Cross connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Booker some visible discomfort.
Cross controlling from side mount.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker prevents Cross from moving into mount.
Cross trying to control the action but Booker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Booker tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Booker is defending well. #T3#
Cross takes a little break here. Booker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Cross stands up.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Cross ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Booker is defending well for now.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross is trying to break free.#TD2#
Booker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Cross has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Booker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Booker has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker leaning against his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cross wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cross dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Booker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Cross pushes Booker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Booker throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Booker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booker manages to circle out of the way.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booker. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Booker enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cross fails to land the takedown.
Booker shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross. #CL2#
Booker forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Booker avoiding damage. #TD#
Cross has picked Booker up - he's going for a ride! Cross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Cross sits in half guard.
Booker is trying to control but can't.
Booker manages to get to full guard.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Booker has one foot on Cross's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Cross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Cross decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cross misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Booker drives through and clinches with Cross against the cage. #TD2#
Booker jumps guard.
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.#T4#
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Booker keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horace Cross will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Booker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cross quickly recovers to half guard.
Cross regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross looking to control.
Booker preventing the sweep.
Booker wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is pulling down on Booker's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Booker won't allow Cross to sweep him here. #T1#
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
Cross misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Booker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Booker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Cross trying to hold on to Booker's head to control him but Booker postures up.
Well, if Booker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Booker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Booker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cross sees it coming and defends easily.
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cross wants to control the action here but instead Booker manages to pass to full mount!
Cross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cross wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Booker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Booker's back!
Cross has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Booker's body. #SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cross. #T4#
Cross lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Booker hold on?!
Cross avoiding Booker 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Cross is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Booker tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Booker right now.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horace Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booker tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horace Cross.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cross!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Rivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miljic's half guard.

Miljic kicks off Rivers and gets to his feet. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Miljic breaks from the clinch.
Miljic shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Miljic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miljic fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miljic tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miljic to the ground. Miljic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Miljic on that attempt.
Rivers shoots in for a double leg but Miljic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miljic.#T1#
Miljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Miljic controlling him for the moment.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Miljic postures up.
Miljic wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Miljic'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##SU#
Miljic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miljic lands a head kick. Rivers smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Miljic moves into range and clinches up with Rivers.
Rivers being controlled against the cage.
Miljic lands a left hand.
Miljic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miljic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Rivers misses with a knee strike.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miljic stops a takedown attempt from Rivers.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers holds him up against the cage and eventually Miljic drops back down to his feet.
Rivers prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Miljic gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miljic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miljic trying to strike off his back.
Miljic tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Rivers won't allow Miljic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Miljic pushes Rivers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miljic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Miljic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Miljic has his feet on Rivers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Miljic clinches up against the cage.
Rivers pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Miljic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miljic fails with the takedown.
Miljic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivers counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.
Miljic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivers prevents it.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miljic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers circles away easily#CL2#
and Rivers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivers. #T1#
Rivers jumps guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miljic can't get the takedown.
Rivers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but Miljic is blocking nicely.
Miljic misses with the head strike.
Miljic is trying to break free.
Konrad Miljic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miljic is looking to clinch. #CL#
Miljic moves into the clinch.
Miljic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miljic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Miljic to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miljic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivers is proving hard to escape from.
Miljic passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SU#
Miljic stands up.
Miljic has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Rivers moves into the clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miljic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miljic gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Rivers rushes Miljic and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Miljic won't allow it. #BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Rivers darts in looking for a takedown but Miljic gets double underhooks and turns Rivers into the cage.
Miljic tries to counter by clinching up but Rivers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Miljic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Miljic. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers dives in for a single leg takedown but Miljic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miljic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miljic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miljic goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miljic just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Miljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Miljic with that takedown attempt.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rivers punishes Miljic's body with a nice straight punch.
Konrad Miljic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miljic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivers counters with a head kick.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt.
Miljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miljic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivers with the counter takedown but Miljic avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Miljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miljic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tony Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Miljic has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown but Miljic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miljic throws a series of punches but Rivers moves out of range. #CL2#
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Miljic back into the cage.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers shoots in and drives through. Miljic sprawls well.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miljic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Miljic dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers is working for takedown but Miljic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miljic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but Miljic blocks with his arms. #T2#
Miljic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miljic tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it.
Miljic is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Miljic tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
Miljic jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miljic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miljic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Miljic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miljic.
Rivers feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Miljic avoids the head kick by Rivers. #CL2#
Rivers drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miljic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miljic walks away with a smile on his face. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Miljic pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivers is pushing Miljic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Miljic is trying to pull guard but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rivers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miljic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Miljic from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rivers!

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!

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris misses with the body kick#TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harris won't be happy with that.

Harris throws Parker to one side and escapes!
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Harris fails with the takedown#CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parker.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Harris pulls guard successfully.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is controlling Parker's posture.#T1#
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Parker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Parker prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Parker jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parker pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker avoids the head kick by Harris.
Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris thows a leg kick but Parker checks it #TD#
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harris wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker checks a low kick from Harris.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris jumps guard but Parker stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Parker pulls guard.
James Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker is trying to keep Harris in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.#T1#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Harris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Parker is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Harris stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Parker drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Harris working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Parker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Harris working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Parker tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Parker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Harris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Parker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Parker stalls.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Parker gets control of Harris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris prevents Parker from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Parker has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Parker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
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 James Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Parker clinches.
Harris tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T1#
Harris is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Harris tries to pull guard but Parker won't allow it.
James Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Harris.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker avoiding damage. #BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch. #TD#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harris to see if he's OK.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker controls the position.
Parker wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Parker is controlling the position.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker'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#
Parker taking a breather here.
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Parker has mounted him!
Parker scoring with strikes but Harris is staying in there.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Parker maintains control.
Parker looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harris looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Parker is hanging on to Harris's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Parker's arms.
Parker is trying to stick to Harris's back but Harris is turning into Parker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Parker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harris.
David Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
James Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Parker!

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Kemp shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Young clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemp throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Young gets tackled into the cage by Kemp. Kemp maintains the clinch.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kemp up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
Young blocking some punches. #T1#
Kemp gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kemp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kemp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kemp is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Young'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.
Young is looking to stand up but Kemp won't let him.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemp is pulling down on Young's head to control his posture. #SU#
Young stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Kemp. #T2#
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeremey Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Kemp.
Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Young clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.
Kemp holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Young rushes Kemp and presses him up against the cage.
Kemp slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##TD2#
Kemp gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kemp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kemp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kemp working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Kemp trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kemp has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.
Young trying to control the action but Kemp is working from the bottom.
Young prevents Kemp from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemp can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Jeremey Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Young throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.
And Kemp tries to counter it with a takedown but Young pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young looks for a takedown but Kemp sprawls well.
Kemp misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young throws a right hand that Kemp ducks under and follows up with a left that Kemp also avoids with ease.
Young shoots in but Kemp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kemp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremey Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Kemp.
Kemp feints the counter takedown.
Kemp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young. #T1##CL2#
Kemp clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kemp breaks the clinch.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Kemp circles away.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kemp throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Young is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joel Kemp!

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Rivers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Sullivan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Rivers shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sullivan defends well and Rivers ends up having to push Sullivan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sampson Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.#TD#
Sullivan scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sullivan dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sullivan advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Sullivan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rivers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sullivan controlling from mount.
Sullivan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivers can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Rivers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Rivers is rocked!#SUB#
Sullivan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rivers has his hands clasped together but Sullivan breaks the hold and Rivers is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sullivan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sampson Sullivan!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kemp sprawls well. Kemp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Duncan is predictable there #KD#
and Kemp counters with a head kick that drops Duncan to the mat! Duncan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#TD#
Kemp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kemp stalls from top position.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.
Duncan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kemp easily slips into full mount!
Kemp controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Duncan can't escape the position.
Duncan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Duncan tries to lock up and control but Kemp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Duncan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kemp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duncan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duncan wants to improve his position but Kemp is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Duncan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Duncan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kemp fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kemp holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp is adopting a defensive guard.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving. #T3#
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Duncan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duncan trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kemp trying to strike off his back.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kemp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Kemp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duncan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kemp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Kemp counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kemp to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kemp but Kemp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duncan shoots in but no luck this time.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but Kemp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemp's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to counter by clinching up but Duncan breaks away and moves out of range.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Duncan.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tried to score with a low kick but Kemp checks it.
Duncan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Kemp closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan tries to circle away but Kemp has him pinned against the cage.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duncan slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Kemp pulls Duncan into guard.
Kemp pulls Duncan in to control the position. #T1#
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Kemp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemp, not yet.
Kemp looking to control.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemp is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kemp is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duncan rolls with it to try and escape but Kemp cranks on the arm and Duncan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Kemp!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Avery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Booker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booker.
Avery tries to clinch but Booker moves out of range. #TD#
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Booker pushes Avery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Avery does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Booker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booker shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery looks for a takedown but Booker sprawls well.
Avery misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Booker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Booker tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Booker has clasped his hands together around Avery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Avery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Booker throws some wild stikes that Avery manages to avoid easily.
Avery squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Booker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Booker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.#T2#
Booker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery tries to hold on but Booker pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker controlling from the full mount.
Booker punching from mount but Avery doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Booker prevents Avery from getting the reversal.
Avery regains half guard.#T3#
Avery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Booker.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Booker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Avery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Booker thows a huge punch but Avery dodges it nicely.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booker won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Avery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booker is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Avery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries a head kick but it misses.
Avery fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker thuds a left hand into Avery's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Avery has Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks from the clinch.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Avery shoots in but Booker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.#TD#
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Booker on his heels. He'll look to pass Booker's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker trying to control the position. #T1#
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard.
Avery has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Booker is proving hard to escape from.
Booker wants to sweep but no luck.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Avery's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Booker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Booker counters with an inside leg kick.
Booker throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard.
Booker stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Avery.#T3#
Booker is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Avery keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Booker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker looking to sit in guard and control but Avery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Avery preventing the sweep.
Booker is trying to keep Avery in close. #SU#
Avery gets to his feet. Booker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Booker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Booker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booker tries to clinch but Avery is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Avery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Avery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Booker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker darts in looking for a takedown but Avery gets double underhooks and turns Booker into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lance Avery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Booker.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booker sprawls and moves away.
Avery tries to close the distance and clinch but Booker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Avery, which made it look bad.
Lance Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Booker gets caught flat footed, as Avery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Booker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has his hands on Avery's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Avery wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Avery is pushing down on Booker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booker is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Booker wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
Avery wants to stand up but Booker has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Booker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danny Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery thows a huge punch but Booker dodges it nicely.
Avery is trying to control. Booker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Avery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booker sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Booker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Booker tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
Lance Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #CL2#
Booker moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Avery jumps guard but Booker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Booker stalling the fight.
Avery pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Avery throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely.
Booker has Avery pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Avery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Booker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avery has managed to get both his arms back between Booker's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Booker.
I think Booker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Booker!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Santos throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
No luck for Rivers with that takedown attempt.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivers tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Rivers tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#T1#
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rivers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rivers to take his back!
Santos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rivers's body.
Rivers is really stuck here. #T3##SUB2#
Santos is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Rivers won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Santos off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Santos!

Event: Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Booker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Basset!
Who's going to make the next move?
Booker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Basset sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Basset is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
Basset is working hard here to advance position.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Basset is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Booker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Booker for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Basset is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T1#
Basset tries to keep control of the position but Booker is staying busy.
Basset controlling from the back.
Booker trying to control the hands but Basset breaks the grip.
Basset lands a shot to the head.
Booker just trying to survive but Basset is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Basset doesn't have the hooks in and Booker manages to turn into his guard.
Basset throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Booker trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Booker wanted to stand there but Basset had control of the position.
Booker postures up in Basset's guard and throws a big left but Basset blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Booker is now in half guard.
Basset scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Booker manages to mount him!
Booker throws some wild stikes that Basset manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Basset tries to buck Booker off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Booker has control of Basset's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Basset regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Basset bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Booker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Booker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Basset pushes Booker off and gets back to his feet.
Basset scores with a shot to the body.
Basset circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Basset.
Booker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Basset counter with a right hand.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A big right from Basset misses. #CL#
Basset clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch. #TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Booker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Booker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Booker being controlled for a moment.
Booker tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Basset trying to control the position but Booker is working away.
Booker defending against the ground and pound.
Booker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Booker has hold of Basset's hands but Basset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Basset passes to side control. #SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Booker to his feet. #T3#
Booker shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Booker.#TD2#
Booker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matthew Basset overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booker is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Basset is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booker has his hands clasped together around Basset's back. He's all about the action.
Basset tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it. #T4#
Basset trying to control from Booker's half guard. Booker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Booker looking to control but Basset passes into half guard.
Booker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Basset sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Basset dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Basset wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Booker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Basset looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Booker!
Booker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Booker fending off the submission attempt from Basset. #T1#
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Basset lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker tries to roll but Basset sticks to his back. #T2#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Basset. #SUB#
Basset is persistently looking for the submission but Booker is defending it well.
Basset is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booker can do to turn this around?
I really don't envy Booker right now.
Booker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Basset. #T3#
Booker tries to break free. #SUB#
Basset has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Booker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Basset working for a choke but Booker is defending well.
Basset lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker wants to control his opponent's hands but Basset gets his hands free.
Booker is in bad spot here.
Basset is looking to control Booker but Booker is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Basset misses with punches from the back.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet but Basset has full control of the position and if anything, Booker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Basset landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Basset goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Booker escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Danny Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Basset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Basset is trying to control but Booker passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Basset has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset!

Event: Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Miljic tries to clinch up but Moses circles away and keeps his distance.
Miljic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Miljic.
Miljic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Moses has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miljic enables Moses to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miljic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moses controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moses throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is working from the bottom.
Moses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miljic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Miljic being controlled here, momentarily.
Moses cracks Miljic with a solid left hand.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miljic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Miljic has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miljic slips under a jab from Moses.#TD2#
Moses gets a double leg takedown into Miljic's guard.
Miljic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Moses manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Miljic trying to hold on to Moses's head to control him but Moses postures up.
Miljic is looking to improve his position.
Miljic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moses scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Moses wants to control but Miljic is keeping him busy.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses passes to side control.
Moses scores with punches from side control.
Moses remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Miljic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moses wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miljic keeps working.
Moses advances to full mount.
Miljic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moses on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses trying to control but Miljic is having none of it.
Miljic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Moses's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Moses pushes Miljic up against the cage in a clinch.
Miljic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moses pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Moses drives through and clinches with Miljic against the cage.
Moses is trying to pull guard but Miljic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moses gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miljic.
Moses is trying to force a seperation but Miljic has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miljic drags the fight down to the ground.
Moses controlling from the top position. #T1#
Miljic wants to improve his position but instead Moses has moved into half guard.
Moses slows the pace down in half guard.
Miljic is looking to escape.
Moses is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moses is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moses seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moses wants to free his trapped foot but Miljic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moses moves nicely into side control.
Miljic wants to control but Moses postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Moses in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miljic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Moses!

Event: Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Reagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Reagan decides to stand back up.
Rivers looks for a takedown but Reagan sprawls well.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Reagan's shoulder, as Reagan tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reagan pinned against the cage. Reagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reagan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reagan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reagan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagan is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Reagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Reagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Reagan rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Reagan throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Reagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers 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.
Reagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Reagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Reagan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivers is on him like a limpet, forcing Reagan back against the cage.
Reagan is trying to stall.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reagan is trying to break free.
Rivers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reagan's efforts to push away.
Reagan can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers fails to pull guard. #T1#
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reagan.
Reagan is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers dives in and grabs Reagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Reagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rivers avoided it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reagan.
Ethan Reagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers. #T2#
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Reagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Reagan is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Reagan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reagan up against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan slows down the pace here. #BC#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
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.
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reagan's sensitive parts.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Reagan sets himself, and Rivers steps forward looking for the clinch! Reagan avoids it this time.
Reagan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivers goes for a double leg but Reagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reagan continues to drive forward.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reagan as he jumps to the side.
Reagan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Reagan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reagan goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Reagan trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reagan into the cage.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reagan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Reagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Reagan darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Reagan into the cage.
As Reagan backs off Rivers throws a huge counter combo but Reagan manages to avoid it all.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagan is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but Reagan blocks it.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rivers clinches. #TD#
Reagan jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reagan has wrist control.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reagan is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers controls Reagan momentarily but Reagan frees himself.
Reagan controlling from the top position.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Reagan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rivers wants to sweep here but Reagan controlling him for the moment.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Reagan gets a clinch.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reagan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
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.
Reagan is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reagan shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reagan defends it nicely.
Reagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Reagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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 Ethan Reagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reagan, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Reagan!

Event: Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Jupiter gets the takedown into side control.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Jupiter keeps moving and retains side control.
Jupiter cracks Harris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jupiter's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jupiter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jupiter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU2#
Jupiter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Harris gets caught napping as Jupiter dives in and scores a takedown. Harris manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Jupiter defends easily.
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jupiter is standing up over Harris. Harris looks to escape but Jupiter dives into side control.
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Jupiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Harris dodges the ground and pound from Jupiter.#T3#
Jupiter is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jupiter on the ground.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harris tries to bench press Jupiter off him but Jupiter keeps the position.
Jupiter advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Jupiter goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harris turns into him and now he's in Jupiter's guard. #T4#
Jupiter looking to control.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Jupiter.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jupiter holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Freddy Jupiter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Jupiter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.#SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet. Harris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Jupiter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jupiter is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.#REVR#
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Jupiter is retaining full guard.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jupiter trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Jupiter is retaining full guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Jupiter keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into half guard.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jupiter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Jupiter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jupiter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris wants to control from the top but Jupiter keeps moving.
Jupiter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harris trying to control but Jupiter is working from the bottom.
Jupiter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting. #T3#
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Jupiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jupiter fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jupiter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Jupiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harris defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Jupiter has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris trying to hold on to Jupiter's head to control him but Jupiter postures up.
Jupiter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Jupiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Harris rushes Jupiter and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Jupiter has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Jupiter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jupiter won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jupiter is controlling him.
Jupiter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jupiter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is staying active underneath Jupiter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris tries to kick Jupiter off but Jupiter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Jupiter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jupiter content just to control the position here.
Jupiter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jupiter prevents Harris from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Jupiter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Freddy Jupiter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jupiter controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Harris wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jupiter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Jupiter.
Jupiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape. #T3#
Jupiter avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harris trying to control but Jupiter postures up.
Harris is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jupiter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jupiter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jupiter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Jupiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jupiter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Jupiter!

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!

Event: HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Timoic rushes Forrest and presses him up against the cage.
Timoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forrest. #TD2#
Forrest jumps guard.
Timoic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timoic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Forrest tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timoic postures up.
Timoic wanted to stand there but Forrest had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forrest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Forrest manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Timoic leaning against his opponent.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt. #TD#
Timoic gets control of Forrest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Timoic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forrest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Forrest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
My spies in GinÃ¡sio Guerreiro inform me that Forrest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Forrest wants to stand but Timoic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Timoic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Forrest has passed into side control.
Timoic tries to improve position but can't.
Forrest trying to control the position but Timoic is working away.
Forrest tries to score with some ground and pound. Timoic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timoic looks to move to half guard but instead Forrest has passed into mount! Damn!
Forrest wants to control the pace but Timoic is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Forrest looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forrest sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Timoic tries to lock up and control but Forrest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Timoic is trying desperately to improve position.
Forrest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forrest trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Timoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Timoic trying to control but Forrest is working from the bottom. #SU#
Timoic gets to his feet. Forrest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Timoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forrest lands the left hand.#TD#
Timoic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Forrest's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forrest wants to control but Timoic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Forrest will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Timoic gets a double leg takedown into Forrest's guard.#SUB2#
Forrest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timoic is aware though and is defending well.
Timoic is pushing down on Forrest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Forrest is fighting to maintain full guard but Timoic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timoic controlling the action here.
Timoic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoic throwing shots but Forrest is blocking nicely. #T1#
Timoic is keen to just control but Forrest is a slippery customer.
Timoic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Forrest regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timoic. #SU#
Timoic stands up and waves to Forrest to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timoic.
Forrest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Ian Timoic has been cut.#T2#
Timoic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timoic shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timoic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forrest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timoic defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Timoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timoic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Forrest swivels and escapes.
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown but Timoic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forrest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forrest feints and then cracks Timoic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timoic down.
Forrest shoots in but no luck this time.
Forrest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timoic tries to avoid it but Forrest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timoic to the ground. Timoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Timoic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ian Timoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Timoic blocks a head kick by Forrest.
Timoic stuffs the takedown.
Forrest is breathing heavily.
Forrest tries to clinch but Timoic moves out of range. #CL#
Timoic moves into range and clinches up with Forrest.
Timoic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Forrest working hard to break the clinch.
Forrest gets underhooks to prevent Timoic's takedown attempt. #TD#
Timoic manages to pull guard.
Timoic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timoic working a defensive guard here.
Forrest won't allow Timoic to get back to his feet. #T4#
Timoic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forrest.
Timoic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forrest is now in half guard.
Timoic is trying to stand up here but Forrest is controlling him well.
Timoic is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Forrest trying to control from half guard but Timoic is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timoic works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Timoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Timoic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Forrest shoots in and drives through. Timoic sprawls well.
Timoic throws a sloppy head kick and Forrest moves out of range easily. #CL#
Timoic darts in and clinches Forrest up against the cage.
Forrest tries to circle away but Timoic has him pinned against the cage.
Timoic stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Forrest.
Timoic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forrest walks away with a smile on his face. Timoic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Forrest with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Timoic has Forrest up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Forrest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Forrest shoots in looking for a takedown. Timoic tries to sprawl out of it but Forrest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timoic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ian Timoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Timoic counters with a takedown into side control.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Timoic is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back!
I really don't envy Forrest right now.
Timoic biding his time, controlling Forrest.
Forrest wants to control his opponent's hands but Timoic gets his hands free.
Timoic trying to control.#T2#
Timoic doesn't have the hooks in and Forrest manages to turn into his guard.
Forrest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timoic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forrest stops Timoic from standing up. #T3#
Forrest content to stall in guard here.
Forrest tries to free his leg and advance position but Timoic is retaining full guard.
Forrest postures up.
Forrest trying to control but Timoic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Forrest wants to control from the top but Timoic keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Timoic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrest defends well.
Forrest trying to control the position from guard on top but Timoic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forrest is fighting to break Timoic's control of his arms but Timoic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Forrest or perhaps it was just good defense by Timoic, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Timoic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timoic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Timoic!

Event: HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Black shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Black.
Black looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Black clinches. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Black is predictable there
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. #SUB2#
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
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!
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Black is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Black looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith trying to control but Black postures up.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#ES#
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Black manages to move to mount! #T2#
Black tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB2#
Black has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Smith is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Black!

Event: HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Killjoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Carson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carson prevents the takedown attempt.
Killjoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Carson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Carson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killjoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killjoy is one step ahead there.
Killjoy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Killjoy forces his way into half guard.
Killjoy is controlling the pace.
Carson pushes Killjoy off but Killjoy dives into side control. #ES2#
Carson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Carson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.#T2#
Carson closes the distance but Killjoy moves to the side
and Killjoy counters with a two punch combo.
Carson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killjoy is able to avoid easily.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Carson sprawls well.
Killjoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carson is fending him off so far but Killjoy persists. Nope, Carson circles away and we're back to standing.
Killjoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killjoy thinking. #CL2#
Carson forces Killjoy back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killjoy wants to break free but Carson has control.
Carson is trying to break free.
Killjoy looking for a takedown.
Carson gets through Killjoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Carson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killjoy to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Carson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carson doesn't manage to clinch there - Killjoy circles away.
Carson checks a low kick from Killjoy.
Carson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
Killjoy feinted with a counter takedown.
Killjoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Killjoy forces Carson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Killjoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killjoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Carson. Carson gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Killjoy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carson slaps away a takedown attempt from Killjoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killjoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Carson drives through and clinches with Killjoy against the cage.
Killjoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carson fails with a takedown attempt.
Killjoy leaves Carson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harris Carson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Killjoy.
Nice sprawl there from Carson as Killjoy shoots in.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy tries to clinch there but Carson circles away.
Carson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carson dives in for a single leg takedown but Killjoy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killjoy lands a nice hook to Carson's body. Carson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carson stuffs the takedown attempt from Killjoy. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Carson shoots for a takedown but Killjoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Carson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Killjoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carson but Carson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Killjoy gets caught napping as Carson dives in and scores a takedown. Killjoy manages to retain guard.
Killjoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carson's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killjoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Killjoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killjoy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here.
Killjoy tries to score with some ground and pound. Carson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carson is looking for a sweep.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Killjoy is looking to take a break and control but Carson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carson tries to bench press Killjoy off him but Killjoy keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Carson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Killjoy decides to stand back up. Killjoy steps back and let's Carson get back to his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killjoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Killjoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Killjoy pushes Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killjoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killjoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Killjoy to work.
Carson tries to throw a body punch but Killjoy avoids it by throwing Carson back against the cage.
Killjoy jumps guard but Carson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy jumps guard but Carson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Killjoy drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Killjoy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Killjoy pushes Carson up against the cage in a clinch.
Carson is trying to pull guard but Killjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Carson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killjoy smiles and moves away.
Max Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Carson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killjoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carson, which made it look bad.
Carson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killjoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Killjoy clinches.
Carson looking for a takedown.
Killjoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Carson won't allow it. #T1#
Carson looking to throw knees to the head but Killjoy is blocking nicely.
Killjoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Killjoy has Carson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Killjoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carson shoots in looking for a takedown. Killjoy tries to sprawl out of it but Carson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killjoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killjoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killjoy fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Killjoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killjoy somewhat.
Killjoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Carson closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy taking a breather.
Killjoy can't break the clinch.
Carson fails to pull guard.
Killjoy tries to break the clinch but Carson is controlling the position. #T3#
Killjoy prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Carson jumps guard and drags Killjoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carson wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Carson is looking for a triangle but Killjoy pushes his legs off easily.
Killjoy won't allow Carson to sweep him here.
Killjoy trying to move into half guard but instead Carson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Carson tries to pass. #T4#
Killjoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killjoy is working hard here to advance position.
Killjoy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carson prevents Killjoy from getting back to his feet.
Carson throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris Carson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killjoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Carson stands and steps away. Killjoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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 Max Killjoy.
I think Killjoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Killjoy!

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