Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Featherstone trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Featherstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Featherstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Featherstone. #T2#
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Featherstone to control.
Featherstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Featherstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Featherstone is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sullivan has control of Featherstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Featherstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan breaks from Featherstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Featherstone tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Featherstone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Featherstone is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Sullivan.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Featherstone clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Featherstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Featherstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Featherstone fights it but they end up in guard.

Featherstone pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Featherstone forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Featherstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Featherstone. #BC#
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Featherstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Featherstone throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Featherstone is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Featherstone's guard.#T1##SUB#
Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Featherstone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Featherstone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #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.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Featherstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Sullivan pushes Featherstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away. #T3#
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Featherstone closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Featherstone won't be happy with that.

Featherstone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Featherstone has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Featherstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Featherstone tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Featherstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Featherstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad. #T4#
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!#TD#
Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Featherstone tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Featherstone.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Featherstone quickly recovers to half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Featherstone holds on to Sullivan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Featherstone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone dodges the ground and pound from Sullivan.
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. #T1#
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Featherstone get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone. #TD2#
Featherstone tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Featherstone kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Featherstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Featherstone throws a body kick.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Featherstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Featherstone defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan managing to control the position.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sampson Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan!

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Jupiter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jupiter misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jupiter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jupiter sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jupiter closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jupiter manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jupiter has managed to clinch.
Jupiter is working for takedown but Cross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Horace Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Jupiter.
Jupiter being controlled against the cage.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jupiter is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jupiter. #T1#
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Jupiter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Jupiter gets control of Cross's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jupiter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jupiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Jupiter, not yet.
Jupiter working a defensive guard but Cross manages to pass into side control anyway.
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.
Jupiter has one of Cross's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Cross is trying to get an arm triangle but Jupiter is defending well.
Jupiter prevents Cross from moving into mount. #T2#
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to control but Jupiter is keeping him busy.
Cross scores with punches from side control.
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jupiter keeps working. #T3#
Jupiter is looking to reverse the position.
Jupiter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jupiter wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jupiter trying to control from the bottom.
Cross wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jupiter throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Jupiter doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Cross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cross.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Jupiter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jupiter dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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 Horace Cross will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Jupiter.
Cross throws a counter high kick but Jupiter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Jupiter moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jupiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Cross 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.
Cross is keen to just control but Jupiter is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Cross is thwarting Jupiter's attempts to control the position.
Jupiter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cross performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cross trying to control the action but Jupiter is working from the bottom.
Jupiter is trying to maintain the position but Cross is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross not doing much here.
Jupiter pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cross. No joy for Jupiter on that attempt.
Horace Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jupiter.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Jupiter.#T3#
Cross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cross!

Cross sneaks out the side door and pushes Jupiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jupiter feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Cross #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jupiter.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Jupiter passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Horace Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross gets full guard.#SUB#
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jupiter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jupiter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jupiter stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
Jupiter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Jupiter trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Jupiter landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Jupiter stands up from Cross's guard - Jupiter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Jupiter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horace Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Jupiter gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Jupiter manages to retain guard.
Jupiter wants to sweep but no luck.
Jupiter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jupiter trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Cross wants to get back to full guard but Jupiter has mounted him!
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Jupiter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Jupiter lands a big shot there that rocks Cross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jupiter tries to control but Cross wriggling away. #T1#
Cross tries to hold on but Jupiter postures up.
Jupiter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cross looks a forlorn figure.
Cross is squirming around, avoiding Jupiter's attempts to control the action.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jupiter misses with a head shot.
Cross regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jupiter is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jupiter is looking to stall here but Cross recovers full guard.
Cross wants to stand and escape but Jupiter is having none of it. #SUB#
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jupiter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jupiter is one step ahead there.
Jupiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cross has Jupiter pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jupiter checks a leg kick.
Jupiter throws a counter combo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Jupiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jupiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jupiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cross somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into Jupiter's guard.

Jupiter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Jupiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freddy Jupiter 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jupiter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Jupiter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baine.
Trouble wants to counter with a clinch but Baine pushes him away.#TD2#
Trouble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trouble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trouble is looking to take a break and control but Baine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trouble off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Trouble right now.
Baine controls the position.
Trouble trying to control the action but Baine just sinks the hooks in. #T1##SUB#
Baine 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, Trouble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baine has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Baine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine misses with a punch to the head. #T2#
Trouble covering up well under a series of strikes from Baine. #SUB#
Baine has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Trouble is in real trouble here. Baine gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Trouble is tapping out! Baine wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Baine!

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagal with a body shot.
Basset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Seagal clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Basset turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Basset manages to end up in side control.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seagal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seagal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal'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.#SU2#
Basset decides to stand back up.
Seagal shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Seagal has closed the distance and engaged Basset in a clinch.
Seagal jumps guard but Basset stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Basset gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basset will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Seagal is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basset looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basset trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Basset pulls Seagal in close to his closed guard and prevents Seagal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seagal defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Seagal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Seagal stands up and waves to Basset to follow him.
Basset stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basset tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basset.
Seagal tries to counter with a takedown but Basset is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Seagal rushes Basset and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Seagal gets control of Basset's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seagal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Seagal has his foot on Basset's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basset works his way back into a safe position though.
Basset stands up over Seagal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Basset stands and steps away. Seagal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Seagal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset wants to clinch.
It appears Seagal was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4##TD2#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Seagal is wriggling around but Basset manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Basset is working for a submission of some sort.
Basset not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seagal's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Basset 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#
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Basset keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Seagal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Basset's head and hops out.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Basset has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Seagal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basset regains guard immediately. #T1#
Seagal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Basset keeps moving.
Basset being controlled here, momentarily.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Basset throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seagal escapes and throws Basset's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basset struggling a bit here.
Matthew Basset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seagal controls the position.#SU#
Seagal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Basset misses with a low kick.
Seagal fails with the takedown.#T3#
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Seagal pushes him off.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basset closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seagal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seagal fails to land the takedown.
Basset tries to clinch up.#CL#
Seagal has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Basset has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basset's guard.
Seagal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basset trying to control the position here.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from Basset.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset is trying to keep Seagal in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seagal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Basset defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Basset to counter with a crisp jab.
Basset throws a leg kick but Seagal checks it.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Seagal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Seagal has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Basset scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage.
Seagal wants a takedown.
Seagal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basset has Seagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basset.#TD2#
Basset lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Basset is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal has Basset pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Seagal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Basset stands and throws Seagal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Seagal is looking to regain half guard here but Basset keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Seagal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basset's best efforts.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Basset has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Basset is thwarting Seagal's attempts to control the position.
Basset seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seagal is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset tries to clinch there but Seagal circles away.
Seagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagal throws a wild body kick that Basset sees coming a mile off.
Basset is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basset fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seagal stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Basset gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seagal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seagal wants to take the fight to the mat but Basset manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Basset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basset 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Reagan clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Reagan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reagan is proving hard to escape from.
Reagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos'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.#T1#
Reagan is trying to keep Santos in close.
Reagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Reagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan with a poor takedown #CL#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reagan fails to pull guard. #T2##BC2#
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Reagan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Reagan tries to clinch up.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reagan throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Diego Santos has been cut.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3##KD#
Santos lands a big head kick that sends Reagan tumbling to the mat! Santos takes a step backwards and waves Reagan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Reagan has been cut.
Santos misses the jab.#TD#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos cracks Reagan with a big elbow. #ROC#Reagan is rocked!
Reagan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santos easily slips into full mount!
Reagan is working to get back to half guard.
Reagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Santos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reagan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Santos! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Santos!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Baine on that attempt. #CL2#
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Baine against the cage. #BC2#
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Baine misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sullivan jumps guard.
Baine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Baine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baine trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baine tries to stand but Sullivan is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Baine stops Sullivan from standing up.
Sullivan is pulling down on Baine's head. It's preventing any offense from Baine, at least for the moment.
Sullivan looking to control.
Baine wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Baine persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baine pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##TD2#
Baine tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Baine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Baine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baine with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baine.#BC2#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baine throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Baine rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baine wants to take the fight to the mat but Sullivan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Baine.
Baine works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Baine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Baine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine.
Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan prevents Baine from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan won't allow Baine to sweep him here.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sullivan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baine wants to clinch.
Herbert Baine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baine is defended easily by Sullivan.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Baine had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sullivan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Baine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baine trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baine is looking to pass into half guard but Sullivan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sullivan is in guard.#REVB#
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Baine'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.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Baine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Sullivan postures up.
Baine keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Baine.#T3##TD2#
Sullivan shoots in and bounces Baine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan with a nice head shot there.
Baine looking for a sweep. Not yet Baine, not yet.
Baine looking to control. #T4#
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baine throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baine quickly recovers to half guard.
Sampson Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baine is trying to control but Sullivan passes into side control!
Baine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Baine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan just leaning against Baine, taking a breather.
Baine can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sullivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Baine is doing well to control the position and prevent Sullivan from advancing to side control.
Baine wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Baine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullivan defends well.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baine tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#T3#
Sullivan takes a little break here. Baine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baine regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Baine is having none of it.
Baine trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Baine is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baine wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Sullivan 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a combination. Baine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Baine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Seagal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagal shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal 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. #CL#
Seagal rushes East and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seagal looking for a takedown. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagal at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagal defends well and East ends up having to push Seagal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
East throws a sloppy head kick and Seagal moves out of range easily.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
Seagal moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.#T1#
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagal looks for a takedown but East sprawls well.
Seagal tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Seagal. No joy for East on that attempt.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. East tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. East manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Seagal, looking for a takedown. East pushes Seagal against the cage but Seagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East tries to counter with a clinch but Seagal shakes him off and moves away.
Seagal shoots in and drives through. East sprawls well.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and East counters by clinching up.
East changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seagal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Good shot there by Seagal.
Seagal throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Seagal only half commits.
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and East holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal 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.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Seagal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Seagal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and East dives into side control.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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!
You can see the frustration on Seagal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
East throws a strike aimed at the side of Seagal's head but Seagal avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry East dominated that round.
That's time! Seagal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
East fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagal sprawls well. Seagal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. East gets slowly back to his feet.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Seagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to move into range but Seagal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
East shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East tries to clinch but Seagal moves out of range.
East is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal drags the fight down to the ground.
Seagal pulls East in close to his closed guard and prevents East from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
East postures up. #SU2#
East decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seagal, up you get!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
East lands with a right hand.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
East shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seagal keeps the fight on the outside.
East has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Seagal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
East manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Seagal has knocked East down with a huge combo! Seagal steps away and waves a wobbly East back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#East is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Seagal finish him?
East shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East seems to have recovered his senses.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
East is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says East as he avoids it easily.
Seagal blocks a head kick by East.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East is breathing heavily.
Seagal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but East swivels and escapes.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - East sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
East's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and East duly obliges.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagal.
East is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seagal shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a three punch combo that has Seagal backing up. Seagal nods at East to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Seagal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as East walks away with a smile on his face. Seagal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
East rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal tries a low kick but East avoids it.
East wants to counter the offense by Seagal and move into the clinch position.
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
East gets a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Seagal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch. #T2#
Seagal dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seagal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seagal jumps guard but East stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seagal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. East gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seagal misses with the head strike.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Seagal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
East missing with knees to the body.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from East. #T3#
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal stops a takedown attempt from East. #TD#
Seagal pulls guard successfully.
East is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Seagal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. East stacks Seagal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by East!
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
East working away.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
East controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East trying to control the position but Seagal is working away.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garry East comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think East 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry East!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Featherstone feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Featherstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trouble is trying to defend but Featherstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trouble is staying active underneath Featherstone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Trouble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Featherstone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Featherstone trying to control the pace. #T1#
Trouble is trying to stand.
Trouble trying to control from the bottom.
Featherstone 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. #SUB#
Featherstone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trouble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Featherstone.
Trouble is doing well to control the position and prevent Featherstone from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherstone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trouble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trouble is looking to improve his position.
Featherstone slips a nice elbow through Trouble's hands, connecting with Trouble's forehead.
Trouble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Featherstone working the head and body with strikes.
Featherstone wants to advance to full mount but Trouble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Featherstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
Trouble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Featherstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Featherstone working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Trouble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble goes for a double leg but Featherstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Featherstone continues to drive forward.
As Trouble looks to move away, Featherstone throws a big counter combo but Trouble just gets out of the way.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Trouble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Featherstone is fending him off so far but Trouble persists. Nope, Featherstone circles away and we're back to standing.#T4##TD#
Featherstone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trouble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Featherstone is in Trouble's guard.

Trouble manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Featherstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trouble gets underhooks to prevent Featherstone's takedown attempt.
Trouble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Featherstone is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Trouble drags the fight down to the ground.
Trouble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Featherstone stands up and waves to Trouble to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Featherstone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Featherstone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Featherstone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trouble pinned against the cage. Trouble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Trouble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Featherstone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trouble is in Featherstone's guard.
Featherstone controls Trouble momentarily but Trouble frees himself.
Trouble wants to pass the guard but Featherstone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Trouble stands up from Featherstone's guard - Trouble perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Featherstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trouble manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Trouble throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Featherstone preventing the sweep.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Trouble keeps moving.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trouble keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #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.
Featherstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trouble is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trouble has his hands on Featherstone's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone trying to land knees to the body.
Featherstone managing to block the knees to the body from Trouble.
Trouble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Trouble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Featherstone works over Trouble's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Greg Trouble has been cut.
Featherstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Featherstone throws the kick towards the body but Trouble avoids it.#TD#
Featherstone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trouble did well to prevent Featherstone getting side control.
Featherstone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trouble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trouble is not content to let Featherstone control the position.#ES2#
Trouble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Featherstone is on him like a limpet, forcing Trouble back against the cage.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Featherstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trouble has him pressed against the cage.
Trouble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Featherstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Featherstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trouble slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Featherstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trouble.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Trouble.
Featherstone throws a sloppy head kick
and Trouble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trouble dives in for a single leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Featherstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trouble.
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 Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trouble shoots for a double leg takedown but Featherstone sprawls well. He's pushed Trouble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Featherstone tries to clinch up but Trouble circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Featherstone rushes Trouble and presses him up against the cage.
Featherstone slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Trouble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Featherstone uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble working a defensive guard here.
Featherstone tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Featherstone won't allow Trouble to sweep him here. #SU#
Featherstone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Trouble. #TD2#
Trouble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Trouble off but Trouble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trouble missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Featherstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Trouble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone gets full guard.#T2#
Featherstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trouble's guard. #REVR#
Trouble has control of Featherstone's left arm, preventing Featherstone from doing any damage.
Featherstone is looking to stand up but Trouble won't let him.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Featherstone looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trouble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Featherstone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Featherstone trying to control but Trouble is working from the bottom.
Featherstone passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Featherstone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trouble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Featherstone's guard! Nice work there by Trouble!
Trouble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Trouble trying to control but Featherstone is working from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to stand but Trouble is controlling the position.
Featherstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greg Trouble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quincy Featherstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trouble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Featherstone dives on top into guard.#REVR#

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 Quincy Featherstone.
Well Featherstone 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincy Featherstone!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Snider tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Snider throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Reagan clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Reagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reagan but Reagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Reagan persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Reagan.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.#CL#
Snider clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Reagan manages to break the clinch.
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reagan sprawls well. Reagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan throws a fast counter high kick but Snider manages to duck under it in time.
No luck for Reagan with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Reagan as Snider shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Reagan on that attempt. #CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan managing to block the knees to the body from Snider.
Reagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider can't get the takedown.
Snider is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reagan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Reagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Reagan misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider throws a sloppy head kick and Reagan moves out of range easily.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan takes a swing at Snider's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snider's waist but Snider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reagan off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Reagan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Reagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Snider trying to control the position from guard on top but Reagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snider misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Reagan closes the distance and clinches.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Reagan's head and hops out.
Snider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Snider gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Snider tries to score a body lock takedown but Reagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snider jumps guard but Reagan stands there with Snider around his waist. Snider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reagan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider has him pressed against the cage.
Snider tries to pull guard but Reagan won't allow it.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Snider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Reagan is proving a slippery customer.
Reagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##ES#
Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Reagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Reagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snider, pushing him back against the cage.
Snider tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reagan is defended easily by Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up with Snider, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes Snider against the cage but Snider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider misses with a head kick. #T3##CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snider is defending well.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reagan slowing the pace effectively.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Snider is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Snider'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Reagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Reagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
Snider falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Reagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reagan is working away from the top position though.
Reagan trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it. #T1#
Reagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snider is trying to get back to full guard.
Snider gets back to full guard. #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.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan 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.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snider.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.#T3#
Reagan throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Reagan throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Reagan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Reagan against the cage but Reagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Snider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Snider pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Snider wants to stall.
Snider is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snider trying to control the position but instead, Reagan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snider into the cage.#TD2#
Reagan jumps guard.
Ethan Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snider has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider trying to control but Reagan is working from the bottom.
Ethan Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Snider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snider 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Snider!

Event: Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Basset slips under a jab from Parker.
Basset throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Basset tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Parker pulls guard successfully.
Parker has control of Basset's left arm, preventing Basset from doing any damage.
Basset with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Basset throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset'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.
Parker pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Basset controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset preventing the sweep.
Basset 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Basset shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Basset darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.#TD2#
Parker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Parker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Basset missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Basset being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Basset got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basset has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Basset tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basset manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basset attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Parker 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#
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Basset, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Basset against the cage but Basset circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Basset postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basset trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basset slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Basset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Basset is looking for a kimura here. #SU#
Basset stands up and beckons Parker to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Parker looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Parker.
Basset closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Basset pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basset connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Basset shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker jumps guard but Basset stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Parker wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Basset wants a takedown but no success here.
Basset trying to stall but Parker improves his position. #BC2#
Parker manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Parker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Basset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basset might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
James Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basset trying to control the position.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basset trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Basset tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Basset on that attempt.
Basset slips under a jab.
Basset tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Basset tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basset somewhat.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Basset bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. 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.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basset is looking for a counter combo.
Basset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Basset counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Basset to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basset's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Basset looking to score a takedown here. Parker is defending well but Basset drives through and ends up in Parker's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker trying to control the position here.
Parker is continuing to stall.
Basset wants to get up but he can't break Parker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Basset looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to stand but Basset is controlling the position. #SUB#
Basset is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Basset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parker is controlling him.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Basset is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Basset is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Basset avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Parker decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Basset.
Parker fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Basset looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Basset shows good takedown defense.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Basset.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Basset shakes him off and moves away.
Basset shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Basset to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Parker.
I think Parker 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Baine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reagan tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Baine'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baine wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Baine seems keen to control Reagan's posture.#T1#
Baine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
Reagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Baine is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Baine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reagan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine.
Baine working a defensive guard but Reagan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reagan tries to move to mount but Baine blocks the move with his legs.
Baine regains half guard.
Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Reagan won't allow Baine to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Baine pushes a forearm under Reagan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reagan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine!

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Basset shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jupiter as he jumps to the side.
Basset moves out of range of the body kick from Jupiter.
Basset displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jupiter.
Jupiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Basset is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Basset has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Jupiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Jupiter counters with a shoot takedown. Basset fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset controls Jupiter momentarily but Jupiter frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Basset'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.
Jupiter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basset is keeping the position for now.
Basset looking to control.
Jupiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basset is keeping the position for now.
Basset 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Basset pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Basset sprawls well.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Jupiter wants to counter with a clinch but Basset pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jupiter throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Basset clinches.
Jupiter has Basset pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Basset manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jupiter tries to pull guard but Basset forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Basset gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jupiter.
Basset looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jupiter blocks an elbow strike from Basset.
Basset is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jupiter to keep the fight standing.#T3##TD#
Basset pulls guard.
Jupiter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basset works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jupiter defends well.#SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet. Basset looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jupiter misses with a shot to the body
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jupiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jupiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Basset tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jupiter defends well and Basset ends up having to push Jupiter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Basset tries to land knees in the clinch but Jupiter avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Basset pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Basset has momentary wrist control but Jupiter slips an elbow through the middle.
Jupiter throws a big elbow that misses.
Jupiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Basset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jupiter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jupiter throws a big right hand that misses.
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! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Basset looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Basset could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Jupiter instigates a clinch.
Jupiter working aggressively here.
Basset is trying to push Jupiter away but Jupiter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Basset.
Jupiter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Basset prevents it. #TD#
Basset has Jupiter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Basset pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jupiter tumbling to the mat - Basset dives into Jupiter's guard.

Jupiter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jupiter pushes Basset up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Basset taking a breather.
Jupiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Basset to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Basset manages to break the clinch.
Basset has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jupiter counters by clinching up.
Basset is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jupiter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Basset tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Basset. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Basset pulls Jupiter into guard. #SU2#
Jupiter gets to his feet. Basset looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jupiter slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jupiter fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Basset throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jupiter's waist but Jupiter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Basset off to one side.
Jupiter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Basset is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Jupiter.
Jupiter slips a jab and a cross from Basset.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Jupiter pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Basset as Jupiter shoots in.
Jupiter fails with the takedown
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jupiter looks to clinch
and Jupiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basset stuffs the takedown.
Jupiter throws a head kick that misses
and Basset counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Jupiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Basset changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jupiter tries to avoid it but Basset manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jupiter to the ground. Jupiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basset tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Jupiter with that takedown attempt.
Basset pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jupiter thinks about the counter body kick.
Jupiter shoots for a takedown but Basset saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Basset seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Jupiter gets caught flat footed, as Basset shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jupiter keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jupiter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Jupiter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jupiter pulls Basset in close to his closed guard and prevents Basset from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Jupiter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Basset is in close to Jupiter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Matthew Basset will probably get the nod.
That's time! Basset's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jupiter shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Basset fails with a takedown attempt.
Basset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jupiter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jupiter shoots in and drives through. Basset sprawls well.
Basset moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Basset moves into the clinch.#BC#
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jupiter goes for a double leg but Basset avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Basset continues to drive forward.
Matthew Basset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Jupiter.
Basset fails to land the takedown.
Matthew Basset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Basset gets caught flat footed, as Jupiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Basset manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jupiter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Jupiter pulls Basset into guard.
Jupiter keeping moving, preventing Basset from controlling successfully.
Jupiter pulls Basset in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jupiter pushes a forearm under Basset's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Basset is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Jupiter!

Event: Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trouble.
Trouble works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Trouble stands up and beckons Santos to his feet.
Trouble throws a leg kick #TD#
and Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trouble is trying to keep Santos in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trouble is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Trouble is adopting a defensive guard.
Trouble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Trouble striking off his back but it's not causing Santos any problems.
Trouble throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trouble has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Trouble looking for subs off his back but Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trouble tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trouble tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Trouble wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Trouble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Greg Trouble has been cut.
Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Trouble hang on?#SUB#
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Trouble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
Trouble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos looking to control but Trouble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos'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#
Santos is stalling here but it's allowed Trouble to get half guard.
Santos is thwarting Trouble's attempts to control the position.
Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trouble controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trouble tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos wants to control but Trouble is keeping him busy.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Trouble is defending the position.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos trying to control the action but Trouble is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Trouble tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trouble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Santos pushes Trouble up against the cage in a clinch.
Trouble has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trouble can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Trouble has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Santos uses from the top position.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Trouble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trouble controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos postures up in Trouble's guard and throws a big left but Trouble blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trouble is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Santos tries to stand but Trouble is controlling from the bottom.
Santos postures up.
Trouble wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Trouble on that attempt. #CL#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trouble counters with a right hand to the body.
Trouble fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Santos gets caught napping as Trouble dives in and scores a takedown. Santos manages to retain guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Trouble from controlling successfully.
Diego Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trouble trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Trouble gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Trouble's front leg but catches the back leg as Trouble tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Trouble drives through with a takedown into Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trouble is standing up over Santos. Santos looks to escape but Trouble dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Trouble wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos wants to control but Trouble postures up.
Trouble is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to buck Trouble off but Trouble is having none of it.#T4#
Santos is trying to control Trouble's posture but Trouble avoids it.
Santos looks to move to half guard but instead Trouble has passed into mount! Damn!
Trouble with shots to the head and body - Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trouble landing strikes from the mount and Santos is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trouble landing strikes from the mount.
Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Trouble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Trouble's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Trouble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
Trouble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trouble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trouble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Trouble stalling.
Trouble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Trouble gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting.
Trouble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trouble shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Trouble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.#TD#
Santos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to take a breather but Trouble is having none of it.
Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Trouble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santos wants to stand but Trouble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Trouble looking for a sweep. Not yet Trouble, not yet.
Trouble managing to control the position.
Trouble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trouble works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Trouble dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trouble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Trouble from controlling successfully. #T4#
Santos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trouble 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. #SU2#
Santos is working an open guard so Trouble takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Trouble off balance momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Trouble misses.
Trouble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Trouble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trouble 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Trouble!

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#
Seagal tries a low kick but Vladivich avoids it.
Vladivich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vladivich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vladivich to keep the fight standing.
Seagal is looking for a takedown.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladivich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seagal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seagal.
Seagal tries to break free but Vladivich pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Vladivich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seagal uses from the top position.
Seagal tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladivich is retaining full guard.
Seagal won't allow Vladivich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vladivich working for a triangle but Seagal defends it easily.
Vladivich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagal 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.#T2#
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head. It's preventing any offense from Seagal, at least for the moment.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal passes Vladivich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seagal prevents Vladivich from improving his position.
Seagal wants to free his trapped foot but Vladivich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Vladivich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Seagal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Vladivich successfully pulls guard.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladivich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vladivich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seagal's guard. #REVB#
Seagal trying to keep a closed guard but Vladivich is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Vladivich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##TD2#
Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown into Seagal's guard.

Seagal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vladivich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Vladivich moves into range and clinches up with Seagal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladivich tries to land a knee to the head but Seagal blocks with his arms.
Seagal tries to circle away but Vladivich has him pinned against the cage.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Seagal manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Seagal gets caught napping as Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown. Seagal manages to retain guard.

Seagal has his feet on Vladivich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vladivich leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Vladivich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vladivich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seagal or perhaps it was just good defense by Vladivich, which made it look bad.
Seagal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vladivich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Seagal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vladivich is on him like a limpet, forcing Seagal back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladivich is pushing Seagal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Seagal is working for takedown but Vladivich is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich just leaning against Seagal, taking a breather.
Seagal looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Vladivich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head to control his posture.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Vladivich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seagal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seagal passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Seagal wants to stand but Vladivich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladivich gets full guard.#T3#
Vladivich pulls Seagal in to control the position.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich striking from his own guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladivich tries to avoid it but Seagal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladivich to the ground. Vladivich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladivich avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage. #TD2#
Vladivich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seagal regains guard immediately.
Vladivich trying to control but Seagal is working from the bottom.
Vladivich stopping the sweep attempt from Seagal.#T4#
Seagal wants to improve his position but instead Vladivich has moved into half guard.
Vladivich wants to advance to full mount but Seagal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Vladivich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladivich is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seagal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vladivich is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Vladivich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Seagal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vladivich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Seagal throws Vladivich to one side and escapes!
Vladivich blocks the body kick.
Seagal has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. Vladivich tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vladivich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal lands a head kick. Vladivich smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##TD2#
Vladivich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seagal to the ground. Vladivich is now in Seagal's guard.
Vladivich 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.
Vladivich distracts Seagal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seagal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Vladivich is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seagal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vladivich is looking to defend but Seagal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vladivich! Seagal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vladivich taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Seagal!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Spencer tries for a takedown but Trouble circles away easily#CL2#
and Trouble moves into the clinch.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trouble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spencer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trouble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trouble stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Trouble keeps control of Spencer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trouble prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trouble.#TD2#
Trouble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spencer working a defensive guard but Trouble passes into half guard.
Trouble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Spencer trying to control but Trouble postures up.
Trouble trying to pass the guard but Spencer defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Trouble stands up from half guard.
Trouble fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Trouble, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Trouble against the cage but Trouble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer blocks the body kick.
Spencer tries to clinch but Trouble moves out of range.
A low kick from Spencer misses #TD2#
and Trouble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trouble.
Trouble keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.#SU2#
Trouble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spencer, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Trouble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Spencer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trouble has picked Spencer up and slammed him! Spencer can't keep hold of the triangle and Trouble manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Trouble stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Trouble forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trouble tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Trouble. #CL#
Spencer pushes Trouble up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer. #T4#
Spencer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Trouble has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Trouble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Trouble is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trouble in particular looking to stall.
Trouble prevents Spencer from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Trouble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trouble stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Trouble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spencer sprawls well initially but Trouble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Spencer kicks Trouble off and gets back to his feet.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trouble swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range. #CL2#
Trouble has managed to clinch.
Spencer jumps guard but Trouble turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trouble goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Trouble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer wants to clinch up but Trouble keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Trouble shoots in.#T1#
Trouble throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. #TD2#
Trouble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spencer is looking to stand back up but Trouble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spencer. #REVR#
Trouble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trouble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trouble content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Spencer is trying to control but Trouble manages to pass to mount!
Trouble dominating with strikes here.
Greg Trouble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trouble scoring with strikes but Spencer is staying in there.
Spencer tries to control Trouble's body but Trouble pushes him off. Spencer squirms to his side and now Trouble has his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trouble punches Spencer on the ear.
Trouble controlling from the back.#T3#
Trouble gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC2#Spencer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Harold Spencer has been cut.#SUB2#
Trouble is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spencer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Trouble off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Trouble!

Event: Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Snider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Snider tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan avoided it.
Snider has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sullivan has Snider pressed against the cage, preventing Snider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snider has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sullivan uses from the top position.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Snider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snider trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snider works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Sullivan gets to his feet. Snider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Snider has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snider prevents it. #TD#
Snider manages to pull guard.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan is fighting to break Snider's control of his arms but Snider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sullivan postures up in Snider's guard and throws a big left but Snider blocks it.
Snider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snider's guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snider is looking to escape.
Sullivan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sullivan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sullivan prevents Snider from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan 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#
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Snider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snider's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sullivan passes Snider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Snider tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Snider trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan drops an elbow to the side of Snider's head.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Snider dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Snider is having none of it.
Sullivan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sullivan trying to control but Snider is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sullivan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Sullivan connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Sullivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Snider wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan with the ground and pound from mount.
Snider slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Sullivan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Snider is defending the position. #T4#
Snider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Snider is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan working Snider over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Snider badly! He tries to strike back but Sullivan puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Snider out cold! Oh man, Snider will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sampson Sullivan!

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##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: HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Docket throws a body kick that misses.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Docket counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Docket has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Docket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Docket stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Docket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Docket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Docket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Docket. #BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Docket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banks.#T1#
Docket tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Docket misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Docket against the cage. #TD2#
Banks pulls guard.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T2#
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Docket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Docket has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks trying to strike off his back.
Docket looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Docket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Docket is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Docket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Docket blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a takedown
and Docket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks blocks a head kick by Docket.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Docket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Docket.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Docket seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Docket avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Docket shoots in.#CL2#
Banks forces Docket back against the cage and clinches.
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 Allan Docket 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#
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Docket counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Docket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allan Docket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Docket. Docket gets slowly back to his feet.
Docket goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks prevents Docket from breaking the clinch.
Docket gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks has Docket pressed against the cage, preventing Docket from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Docket up against the cage.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Docket is defending well.
Banks tries to pull guard but Docket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Docket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks moves forwards but Docket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Docket misses with a head kick.
Docket sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Docket avoids it this time.
Docket tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Docket misses with a head kick. #T2#
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Docket with that takedown attempt.
Banks throws a one two combo. #CL#
Docket clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Docket controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Banks manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Docket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Docket.
Docket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is pulling down on Docket's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Docket defends it easily.
Banks looking to control.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Docket not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Docket throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Docket misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Docket.
Docket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Docket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Docket manages to break the clinch.
Docket pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Docket tries to clinch up.
Docket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
That's time! Docket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Docket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Allan Docket is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Docket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Docket shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks throws a fast counter high kick but Docket manages to duck under it in time.
Banks goes for a double leg but Docket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Docket continues to drive forward.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Docket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Docket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Docket shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Docket clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB#
Docket drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Docket off! Docket jumps back into Banks's guard. #SUB2#
Banks pushes a forearm under Docket's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Docket is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Banks!

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