Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Harris sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris leaves Joe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Joe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Harris throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Joe is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baby Boy Harris!
Baby Boy Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 47
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by La Vellei, which made it look bad. #TD2#
La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
La Vellei thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
La Vellei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Vellei.
Joe won't allow La Vellei to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
La Vellei seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscarsson checks a low kick from Joe.
Oscarsson throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range. #CL2#
Oscarsson forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oscarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oscarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oscarsson pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe wants to break free but Oscarsson has control.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Oscarsson'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.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson lands with a left to the head.
Oscarsson pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe has Oscarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oscarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oscarsson taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Oscarsson. #T1#
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Oscarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Oscarsson lands a left hand. #BC#
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Oscarsson clinches up against the cage.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oscarsson has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oscarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe blocks a body shot from Oscarsson. #BC#
Joe breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Oscarsson finds it's target.
Oscarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Oscarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Joe moves into the clinch.#T2#
Oscarsson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe tries to pull guard but Oscarsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Oscarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oscarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Oscarsson on the inside. #ROC2#Joe is rocked!
Oscarsson has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oscarsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short uppercut from Oscarsson.
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Oscarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Joe tries to work over Oscarsson's front leg with a kick but Oscarsson checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Oscarsson forces Joe back against the cage and clinches.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Oscarsson darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Oscarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Oscarsson has double underhooks.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Oscarsson has double underhooks.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Oscarsson taking a breather.
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
Oscarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Oscarsson lands with a left to the head.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land. #BC#
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oscarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joe misses with a takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Oscarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Oscarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Oscarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Oscarsson stalling the fight.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Oscarsson avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Oscarsson lands an uppercut.
Oscarsson has Joe pressed against the cage, preventing Joe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oscarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe has had enough of the clinch but Oscarsson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Joe with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Oscarsson, which made it look bad.
Oscarsson moves to clinch but Joe breaks away
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Oscarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Oscarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oscarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Oscarsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Joe tries to pull guard but Oscarsson won't allow it.
Oscarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Oscarsson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Oscarsson slowing the pace effectively.
Joe is trying to push Oscarsson away but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Joe manages to break the clinch.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Oscarsson gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oscarsson throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Joe throws a big counter combination but Oscarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oscarsson cracks Joe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Oscarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Joe.
Joe staying out of range there.
Oscarsson throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oscarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crack! Oscarsson connects with the perfect overhand right and Joe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Oscarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Oscarsson!
A victorious Oscar Oscarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 23
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Boxaaja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Joe's body.
Boxaaja slips a jab and a cross from Joe.
Boxaaja throws out a counter right but Joe avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxaaja checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Boxaaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boxaaja scores with a nice strike.
Boxaaja thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Boxaaja gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Boxaaja manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Boxaaja working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boxaaja's guard.#SUB2#
Boxaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Boxaaja trying to control the position.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Boxaaja is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boxaaja has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boxaaja has tightened it up now! Joe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phol Boxaaja!
A relieved looking Phol Boxaaja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PANDA 12
Date: Aug 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe shoots and misses
and Trucks counters with a huge head kick that drops Joe! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Trucks!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Trucks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Joe gets a double leg takedown into Maze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Maze has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Joe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maze, up you get! #T1#
Maze misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Joe counters by clinching up.
Maze goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Maze keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Maze's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maze is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maze preventing the sweep.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Joe working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Maze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maze.#SUB#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Maze is defending well.
Maze manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maze still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maze has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Maze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joe, who protects the arm well.
Joe struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maze.
Joe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Joe has closed the distance and engaged Maze in a clinch. #TD2#
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joe is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage.
Joe trying to control here. #SUB2#
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joe trying to hold on to Maze's head to control him but Maze postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
Moonlight Maze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze. #SUB2#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze. #SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Maze is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe wants to improve his position but Maze is controlling well. #SUB2#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maze is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Maze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Joe is looking for a triangle but Maze pushes his legs off easily.
Maze preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Maze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joe! #REVR#
Maze tries to improve position but can't.
Maze is not content to let Joe control the position.
Maze tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maze is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Joe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maze is looking for a sweep.
Joe is putting a hurting on Maze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maze is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glass Joe 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Joe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a leg kick but Vendarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vendarra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe tries for a takedown but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Vendarra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Vendarra.
Vendarra motions for Joe to come forward. Vendarra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Vendarra throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vendarra is looking to reverse the position.
Vendarra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vendarra, who protects the arm well.
Vendarra tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vendarra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vendarra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vendarra tries to buck Joe off but he can't manage it.
Joe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Joe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joe looking to control but Vendarra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vendarra wants to control but Joe is having none of it.
Vendarra is trying to stand up.#T3#
Joe lands a big elbow.
Vendarra is trying to stand.
Vendarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Joe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vendarra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vendarra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vendarra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Joe wants to control but Vendarra is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Joe stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Joe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vendarra wants to control but Joe postures up.#SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vendarra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Joe goes for a double leg but Vendarra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vendarra continues to drive forward.
Vendarra checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Vendarra gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Joe is rocked!
Vendarra drops Joe with a naaaaasty hook - Joe is in real trouble here! Vendarra dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PF11 Tiotio v Philips
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maze's guard.#SUB2#
Maze is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maze working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Maze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Maze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Maze trying to move into half guard but instead Joe has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Maze is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Maze has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Maze being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Joe trying to control but Maze is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joe is sitting in close to Maze's body. Maze has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maze.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moonlight Maze!
A less than humble Moonlight Maze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orion is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Orion circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe motions for Orion to come forward. Joe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Joe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Orion. Joe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Orion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020

#R1#
Fujiwara misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fujiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Joe clinches up against the cage.
Fujiwara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Fujiwara throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Fujiwara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Joe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fujiwara's guard.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joe content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Joe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fujiwara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fujiwara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujiwara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joe won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.
Joe passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Joe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fujiwara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Glass Joe thanked Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Joe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joe yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill ($150) in his post fight interview.

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Pichushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Joe blocks the low kick.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Joe connects with a jab.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Joe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a combination that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Joe blocks it. #BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe moves out of range as Pichushkin throws a body kick.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Joe misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Joe to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Joe just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin!
Our winner, Alexander Pichushkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TR9: BUNYASARN VS. MENEZES
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Joe connects with a leg kick. Sigfridsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Joe scores with a spinning back kick!
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sigfridsson as Joe shoots in.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigfridsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Joe cracks Sigfridsson with a good jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe connects with the punch.
Joe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Joe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Joe gets tackled into the ropes by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC2#
Joe breaks from the clinch.
Joe throws a body kick that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sigfridsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Sigfridsson, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Sigfridsson against the ropes but Sigfridsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Sigfridsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Joe blocks a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sigfridsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe. #BC2#
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe tries to clinch but Sigfridsson is having none of it. #T2#
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Sigfridsson, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Sigfridsson against the ropes but Sigfridsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe shoots and misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the ropes.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sigfridsson.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joe blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Joe has Sigfridsson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sigfridsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sigfridsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T3##BC2#
Joe breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Sigfridsson drives through and clinches with Joe against the ropes.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here. #TD2#
Joe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joe prevents Sigfridsson from standing back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sigfridsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Joe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigfridsson keeps working.
Sigfridsson is trying to buck Joe off.#T4##SUB2#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sigfridsson, who protects the arm well.
Joe trying to control the position but Sigfridsson is working away. #ES#
Sigfridsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sigfridsson but Sigfridsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe throws a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
It looked like Sigfridsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Joe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sigfridsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sigfridsson is looking to slow Joe down with leg kicks.
Joe tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson circles away easily
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Joe.
Sigfridsson dips to his left and cracks Joe with an uppercut!
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sigfridsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe throws a wild body kick that Sigfridsson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tried to score with a low kick but Sigfridsson checks it.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Sigfridsson. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Sigfridsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sigfridsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Joe breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Joe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sigfridsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Joe is rocked!
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigfridsson finish him?
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Joe tries to keep at a distance but Sigfridsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Joe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sigfridsson defends it nicely.
Joe wants to clinch up but Sigfridsson keeps it at a distance.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigfridsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Sigfridsson sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sigfridsson moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Sigfridsson sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigfridsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Joe gets tackled into the ropes by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sigfridsson. #TD2#
Joe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sigfridsson uses from the top position. #SU#
Sigfridsson stands up and waves to Joe to follow him.
Joe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigfridsson. That did some damage!#T3##CL#
Sigfridsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard. #SU#
Sigfridsson stands and steps away. Joe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sigfridsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Sigfridsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Sigfridsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sigfridsson can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action. #BC2#
Joe manages to break the clinch.
Joe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sigfridsson is fending him off so far but Joe persists. Nope, Sigfridsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Sigfridsson cracks Joe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That kick from Joe tenderised Sigfridsson's leg. Sigfridsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Joe misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a crisp right that sends Joe to the canvas! Sigfridsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TR6: BOAGRIUS VS. PETERSON
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Augustus .#TD#
Augustus feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, Augustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Augustus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joe's guard.
Augustus is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Augustus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Augustus wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Augustus controlling the action here.
Augustus wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Augustus wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position. #SUB#
Augustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joe is just riding it out for now. Augustus eventually gives up the hold.
Joe is not content to let Augustus control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Augustus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe is in trouble now - Augustus has advanced to mount!
Augustus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Augustus is landing with some decent strikes but Joe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Joe is rocked!
Augustus lands a big elbow - Joe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Joe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DJ Augustus !
DJ Augustus gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2019

#R1#
Leekpai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joe.
Joe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leekpai looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Joe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leekpai's half guard.
Leekpai is trying to get back to full guard.
Leekpai works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai is trying to keep Joe in close.
Leekpai wants to control but Joe passes easily into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Leekpai is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Leekpai tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leekpai sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Joe seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leekpai is trying to get back to full guard.
Leekpai trying to control but Joe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Leekpai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Leekpai wants to control but Joe is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Joe looking to score a takedown here. Leekpai is defending well but Joe drives through and ends up in Leekpai's guard.#SUB#
Joe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leekpai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Leekpai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leekpai controls the pace.
Leekpai wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leekpai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Leekpai gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Leekpai jabs Joe right on the nose. Joe blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Leekpai tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leekpai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Joe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leekpai is trying desperately to improve position.#SU#
Joe is standing up, even though he is in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leekpai blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leekpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Good leg kick by Leekpai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Leekpai thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joe checks a leg kick.
Leekpai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leekpai's waist but Leekpai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joe off to one side.
Leekpai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leekpai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Leekpai coming out on top.
Leekpai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leekpai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe tries for a takedown but Leekpai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leekpai misses with a body shot.
Joe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leekpai throws out the jab.
Leekpai lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Leekpai misses its intended target.
Leekpai clobbers Joe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Joe.#TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leekpai's guard.
Joe looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leekpai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard. #REVB#
Leekpai slips nicely into half guard.
Leekpai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Leekpai looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leekpai prevents Joe from getting the reversal.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leekpai is stalling here but it's allowed Joe to get half guard.
Well, if Leekpai 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.
Joe is not content to let Leekpai control the position.#SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back.
Leekpai is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krit Leekpai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Leekpai misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Joe blocks the leg kick.
Leekpai thows a leg kick but Joe checks it #TD#
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Joe 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.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe 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.#SUB#
Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai trying to control but Joe postures up. #T1#
Leekpai is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Leekpai is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Leekpai wants to control but Joe is keeping busy.
Leekpai is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half 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.#SUB#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leekpai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
Leekpai tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joe passes to full mount! #T3#
Leekpai is looking to get to half guard.
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Leekpai is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Joe working for a guillotine from mount but Leekpai is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Joe wants to finish this one by submission but Leekpai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Joe. #T4#
Joe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Joe looking to secure an arm triangle but Leekpai defends it well.
Leekpai is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
After the big win, Glass Joe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock scores with a head kick. Joe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Joe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe wants to take a breather but Dock is having none of it. #SUB#
Dock has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Joe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Joe!
Joe trying to control the position but Dock is working away.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dock is working hard here to advance position.
Dock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Joe stalling.
Dock tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Dock is defending well. #SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dock tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joe seems to be working for a kimura but Dock defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dock looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Joe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Joe cracks Dock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joe controlling from mount.
Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dock can't escape the position. #T3#
Dock prevents Joe from taking his back.
Dock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dock is in trouble now - Joe has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe prevents Dock from getting the reversal.
Joe controlling the position easily from mount.
Dock is desperately trying to improve his position but Joe has a good base and remains in mount.
Joe breaks from Dock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dock gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Dock has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joe lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe cracks the inside of Dock's front leg.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Dock shows good takedown defense.
Dock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Dock lands a high kick! #TD2#
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dock to the mat! Dock manages to get full guard.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joe has picked Dock up and slammed him! Dock can't keep hold of the triangle and Joe manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dock's legs. #SUB2#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dock's legs.
Dock is not content to let Joe control the position.
Dock is looking to reverse the position.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Dock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dock regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Joe seems to have locked his on tight now - Dock screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Joe, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Joe is looking to chop away at McGraber's legs.
McGraber dodges the punch combination from Joe. #TD#
Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGraber trying to control the position. #T1#
McGraber keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass. #SUB#
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGraber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Joe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGraber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGraber defends it well. #T3#
Joe trying to control from half guard but McGraber is working away.
McGraber felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Joe moves into full mount! McGraber won't be happy about that!
Joe wants to take his opponent's back but McGraber doesn't allow it.
McGraber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Joe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGraber manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Joe advances to full mount.
McGraber wants to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Joe controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe tries to control but McGraber wriggling away. #SUB#
Joe working for a submission but McGraber is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGraber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joe throws a series of strikes that have McGraber backpedaling.
McGraber throws a head kick that Joe semi-blocks.
McGraber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGraber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGraber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but McGraber shows good takedown defense.
McGraber shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGraber to the mat! McGraber manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGraber looking to control.
Joe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
McGraber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joe 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.
Glass Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe'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.
McGraber looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraber motions for Joe to come forward. McGraber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
McGraber is looking to land body kicks.
Pucy McGraber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from McGraber.
McGraber is looking to land body kicks.
Joe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joe blocks a head kick by McGraber.
McGraber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe.
McGraber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGraber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGraber scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Pucy McGraber has been cut.#CL2#
McGraber clinches with his opponent. #TD#
McGraber is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGraber to the mat. McGraber regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Joe stands up from McGraber's guard - Joe perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
McGraber drops his hands for a split second and Joe immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into McGraber face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Joe follows up with a right hand that knocks McGraber into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glass Joe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Glass Joe made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Pucy McGraber had this to say: 'You know, I used to work in Cincinnati, and a place called Swifton Village. You know what that is? Swifton Village. It was good and it worked out well, and it gives you confidence when things work out well at a young age, and look what happened to all of us, right? Thank you and goodnight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into Dock's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dock has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Joe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dock, up you get!
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Dock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Dock gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Dock manages to retain guard.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Joe is defending well. Dock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Joe has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019

#R1#
Joe with a poor takedown
and Macmacson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe dives in and grabs Macmacson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macmacson pushes down on Joe's head and hops out.
Joe throws a solid leg kick but Macmacson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joe.
Macmacson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macmacson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macmacson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Macmacson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macmacson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe dives in for a single leg takedown but Macmacson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Macmacson. Beautiful body shot.
Joe with a poor takedown
and Macmacson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Macmacson checks a leg kick.
Macmacson throws a counter combo.
Macmacson throws a head kick that misses.
Macmacson tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Macmacson both land. Nice combination.
Macmacson connects with a solid leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Macmacson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Macmacson works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
Joe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Macmacson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macmacson tries to escape but Joe is in control. #SUB#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macmacson, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Macmacson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe avoids the body shot from Macmacson.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macmacson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macmacson.
Macmacson throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Macmacson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joe. #T2#
Macmacson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macmacson digs a good body shot into Joe's ribs.
Macmacson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Macmacson throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Macmacson lands with a right hand.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Macmacson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Macmacson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macmacson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Macmacson misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Macmacson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Macmacson lands with a right hand.
Macmacson lands a jab-cross combination.
Macmacson cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Macmacson.
Macmacson stuffs the takedown attempt from Joe. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Macmacson.
Macmacson connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Macmacson, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Macmacson against the cage but Macmacson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macmacson lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macmacson misses with a head kick.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macmacson defends it nicely.#T4#
Macmacson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Macmacson scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macmacson scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Macmacson. That's going to slow Joe down.
Macmacson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macmacson tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macmacson throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macmacson ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Joe misses with a hook. Macmacson ducked under it nicely.
Macmacson checks a leg kick.
Macmacson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Macmacson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Macmacson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macmacson stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Joe cracks Macmacson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macmacson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Macmacson. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Macmacson.
Travis Macmacson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe scores with a decent looking hook.
Macmacson scores with a jab to the body.
Joe defending well as Macmacson loads up on a big left hand.
Macmacson throws a front kick that sends Joe stumbling back into the cage.
Joe shoots in but Macmacson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
letting Macmacson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macmacson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Macmacson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joe wants to land a leg kick but Macmacson is out of range. #T1#
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Macmacson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macmacson lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macmacson. That's going to slow Joe down.
Macmacson throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
Macmacson misses with a double jab.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macmacson defends it nicely.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Macmacson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Joe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macmacson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe dives in for a single leg takedown but Macmacson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Macmacson. Those never looked like landing.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macmacson avoids it really well and circles away.
Macmacson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macmacson misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Macmacson.
Jab, jab by Macmacson - just one landing.
Macmacson cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Macmacson lands a leg kick that knocks Joe off balance momentarily.
Macmacson moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Macmacson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macmacson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
A nice combination there by Macmacson. #ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Macmacson lands with a kick to the temple. Joe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macmacson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Joe drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Macmacson follows Joe to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Macmacson!
An out of breath Travis Macmacson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: XF 37
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Joe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slaughter's guard.
Slaughter seems keen to control Joe's posture.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slaughter looking to control.
Joe trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Slaughter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter looking for a sweep. Not yet Slaughter, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Slaughter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Slaughter is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Joe tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Slaughter stalls from top position.
Joe is looking for a sweep.#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.
Slaughter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slaughter looking to control but instead Joe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Slaughter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slaughter prevents Joe from improving his position.
Joe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Slaughter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slaughter has passed into side control.
Slaughter happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Slaughter has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joe is defended easily by Slaughter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Slaughter's cut.
That's time! Slaughter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joe shoots in and drives through. Slaughter sprawls well.#TD#
Slaughter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joe quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe trying to control here.
Slaughter stalling.
Slaughter is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer.
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter controlling the action here.#T1#
Joe is pressing down on Slaughter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slaughter trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Slaughter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe lands a glancing blow to the side of Slaughter's head.
Slaughter shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Joe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Slaughter is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slaughter avoid being mounted?
Slaughter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe postures up.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Slaughter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slaughter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Slaughter trying to control the position.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe is looking to pass into half guard but Slaughter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slaughter is in guard.#REVR#
Slaughter is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slaughter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slaughter is looking to advance position but Joe won't allow it.
Well, if Slaughter 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. #T4#
Joe tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Slaughter trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Slaughter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Slaughter is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Joe has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Joe! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: XF 30
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Joe
and Pencil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into Pencil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pencil is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joe dives into side control. #REVB#
Pencil is not content to let Joe control the position.
Pencil wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe trying to control the position but Pencil is working away.
Pencil pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SU#
Joe stands up and beckons Pencil to his feet.
Pencil loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Joe scores with a jab.
Pencil scores with a spinning back kick!
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pencil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pencil misses the shot to the body.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pencil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pencil can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pencil keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #T2#
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pencil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pencil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Joe wants to control from the top but Pencil keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Joe won't allow Pencil to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Pencil tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Joe breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Pencil tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pencil tries to kick Joe off but Joe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pencil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Joe seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Pencil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pencil is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Joe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pencil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Pencil drops Joe with a beautiful combination! Joe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pencil is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Pencil fakes the body blow, causing Joe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Joe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: XF 22
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Buckeye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buckeye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckeye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Joe scores with a takedown into Buckeye's guard.#SUB#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buckeye 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.#SUB#
Buckeye has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Joe seems to have locked his on tight now - Buckeye screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Joe, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: XF 15
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Joe misses.
De Struicao scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Struicao enables Joe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Struicao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe is stalling in the full guard.
Joe pushes down on De Struicao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Struicao is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura but De Struicao is defending well. #SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
De Struicao trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up. #SUB#
Joe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joe wants to advance to full mount but De Struicao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe postures up.
De Struicao managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Joe throws a leg kick but De Struicao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Struicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joe.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Struicao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Joe walks into a jab.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Struicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Joe. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
De Struicao misses with the head strike. #TD#
Joe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Struicao 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.
De Struicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Struicao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Struicao preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Struicao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominick De Struicao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
That kick from De Struicao tenderised Joe's leg. Joe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from De Struicao lands but Joe takes it in his stride.
Joe misses with a hook to the body
and De Struicao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joe with a poor takedown
and De Struicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Struicao sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Struicao is looking to slow Joe down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Struicao - that will leave a mark!
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Struicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Struicao lands a jab.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Struicao stuffs the takedown.
De Struicao tries a quick counter leg kick but Joe is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Struicao checks a leg kick.
De Struicao thuds a left hand into Joe's body.
De Struicao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Joe misses with a wild combination.
Joe misses with a takedown
and De Struicao counters with a left to the body.
De Struicao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Struicao feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by De Struicao, which made it look bad.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Struicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Struicao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joe back to the cage. De Struicao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
De Struicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Struicao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Struicao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Struicao fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Joe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Joe looks to clinch but De Struicao throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Joe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dominick De Struicao!
Dominick De Struicao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: XF 7
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Onera shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Onera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe throws a big counter combination but Onera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Onera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Onera is in Joe's guard.#ES#
Joe pushes Onera off and gets back to his feet.
Onera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Onera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Onera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Onera shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Joe scores with a takedown into Onera's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onera is trying to keep Joe in close.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Onera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Joe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Joe. Those never looked like landing.
Onera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Onera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Onera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Onera.#T1#
Onera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe is pressed up against the cage. Onera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe takes a swing at Onera's ribcage but misses.
Onera fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Joe.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Onera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
Joe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Onera's guard.
Joe postures up. #SUB2#
Onera looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Onera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Onera is working an open guard so Joe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onera.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Joe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Onera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joe is in Onera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Onera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Onera is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Onera wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Joe 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.
Onera has a closed guard, preventing Joe from standing up.
Joe passes Onera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Joe stands up and beckons Onera to join him on the feet.
Joe takes a swing at Onera's ribcage but misses.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Onera misses with a looping left.
Onera closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Onera pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Onera wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Joe defending well as Onera loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Onera with that takedown attempt.
Joe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joe.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Onera slips the punch.
Onera darts in looking for a takedown but Joe gets double underhooks and turns Onera into the cage. #T4#
Joe looks to land a combination but Onera avoids it well.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onera.
Onera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Onera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Joe scores with a takedown into Onera's guard.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Onera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Onera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joe stacks Onera 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 Joe!
Onera tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Joe has control of Onera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Onera regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SU#
Joe gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Joe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Onera looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well.#TD#
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Onera!
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Onera can do to turn this around?
Onera tries to improve position but can't.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Onera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Onera is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Joe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Onera moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.#TD#
Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onera to the mat! Onera manages to get full guard. #T1#
Onera has a closed guard, preventing Joe from standing up.
Joe won't allow Onera to sweep him here.
Onera working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Joe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Onera, up you get! #TD#
Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Onera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Onera manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Onera's guard.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Onera is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Joe stands up and waves to Onera to follow him.
Onera scores with a nice head shot.
Onera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Onera misses its intended target.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Onera's shoulder, as Onera tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Onera gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe trying to control but Onera is working from the bottom. #SU#
Joe gets to his feet. Onera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Onera on that attempt.
Joe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Joe instigates a clinch. #BC#
Joe breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Onera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Onera jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Onera dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Onera's head and hops out.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Onera.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Onera circles away quickly and effectively.
Onera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe connects with a leg kick. Onera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Onera avoids the body shot from Joe.
Onera with the counter takedown but Joe avoids it easily.
Onera avoids the body shot from Joe.
Onera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Onera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Onera misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Joe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Onera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
Onera is positioning himself well to prevent Joe advancing to mount. #SUB#
Joe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Onera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Max Onera was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm getting back in the gym and getting ready for the next fight. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Simeone goes for a double leg but Joe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joe continues to drive forward.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Simeone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Simeone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Simeone prevents a body shot from Joe.
Joe slowing the pace effectively.
Simeone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeone or not.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Joe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simeone's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simeone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Joe controlling from the top position.
Simeone can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simeone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Joe working Simeone over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe winds up and cracks Simeone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simeone is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Joe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Simeone defend it? Joe steps over the head and cranks it - Simeone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Zvonimir throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zvonimir throws a body kick that misses.
Zvonimir throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Zvonimir is keeping the position.
Zvonimir is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe won't allow Zvonimir to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Zvonimir misses
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dmitar Zvonimir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Zvonimir pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Joe trying to control the action but Zvonimir is working from the bottom.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Zvonimir misses. #CL#
Zvonimir takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but instead Joe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Zvonimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zvonimir wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Joe stands up over Zvonimir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Zvonimir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zvonimir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is working Zvonimir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zvonimir wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Zvonimir trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe jumps guard but Zvonimir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joe manages to pull guard.
Zvonimir throwing strikes but missing.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Zvonimir from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zvonimir is one step ahead there.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zvonimir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zvonimir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zvonimir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zvonimir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Dmitar Zvonimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zvonimir looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zvonimir misses the shot to the body.
Joe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Zvonimir is predictable there
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Zvonimir will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zvonimir is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zvonimir parries the strikes from Joe easily there. Joe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zvonimir to escape.
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zvonimir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Zvonimir's head but Zvonimir avoids it well.#T2#
Zvonimir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joe is controlling him well.
Zvonimir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zvonimir is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe landing strikes.
Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zvonimir to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Zvonimir is defending well.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe drags him back down.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Zvonimir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe. #ES#
Zvonimir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joe throws a series of punches but Zvonimir avoids them all with ease.
Zvonimir throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Zvonimir blocks nicely.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zvonimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Zvonimir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zvonimir manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Zvonimir's guard.
Zvonimir wants to get back to his feet but Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zvonimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe prevents Zvonimir from getting back to his feet.
Joe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe stops Zvonimir from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zvonimir lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zvonimir gets caught flat footed, as Joe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zvonimir just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zvonimir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Zvonimir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe trying to stall but Zvonimir improves his position.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Zvonimir has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zvonimir blocks an uppercut.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Zvonimir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir blocking some punches.
Joe blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zvonimir walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Zvonimir. Zvonimir maintains the clinch.
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Zvonimir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir throws a head punch that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zvonimir's elbow.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zvonimir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitar Zvonimir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zvonimir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zvonimir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #ROC#
Joe is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Zvonimir finish him?
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joe tries to stall but Zvonimir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joe seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zvonimir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe blocks a body shot from Zvonimir.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Joe being controlled against the cage.
Joe tries to pull guard but Zvonimir won't allow it. #T3#
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Zvonimir.
A hook to the body from Zvonimir.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zvonimir can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Zvonimir.
Zvonimir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Zvonimir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zvonimir misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zvonimir.
Zvonimir misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir lands with a right to the head.
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Zvonimir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Zvonimir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joe is keeping busy.
Zvonimir has Joe pushed against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Zvonimir fails to land.
Zvonimir stalling.
Joe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zvonimir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zvonimir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Zvonimir avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Zvonimir lands a shoulder strike.
Zvonimir tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zvonimir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zvonimir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Zvonimir to the mat.
Zvonimir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Zvonimir from controlling successfully.
Zvonimir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zvonimir is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitar Zvonimir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WFC 16:Rose vs Rurik
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1##TD#
Il Sung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Il Sung trying to control from Joe's half guard. Joe has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Il Sung lying in Joe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Joe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Il Sung taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glass Joe!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Kim Il Sung was interviewed post fight and said 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.

Event: Ascension 0811
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Judah lands a body punch.
Joe avoiding damage as Judah throws knees to the body.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Judah is keeping busy.#TD#
Joe pulls guard effortlessly.
Judah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Judah won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Judah wants to stand but Joe is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Joe's legs - danger averted.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judah looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.#CL2#
Judah clinches.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Joe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Judah prevents a body shot from Joe.
Judah misses with a punch on the inside.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Joe.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah. #CUT2#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Judah after a bit of a struggle.
Joe throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Joe pulls Judah into guard.
Judah tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Joe looking for a guillotine here but Judah defends easily.
Judah sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Joe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judah tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judah stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Judah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe's cut.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Judah misses.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Judah.
Judah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Judah clinches with his opponent.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Judah being controlled against the cage.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe stalling in the clinch but Judah improves position.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Joe prevents a body shot from Judah.
Joe is pushing Judah up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Judah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daniel Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe is trying to pull guard but Judah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe blocks a body shot from Judah.
Judah pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Judah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Judah lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
A nice left hand lands by Judah.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Joe blocks it.
Judah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Judah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah working Joe over with knees to the body.
Judah lands a knee to the head.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Judah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. #T2#
Judah prevents a body shot from Joe.
Judah trying to land knees to the body.
Judah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Judah tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
Judah lands with a short shot to the head.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judah cracks Joe with a nice body shot.
Judah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Judah can turn it around.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joe misses with some punches.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joe blocks it with crossed arms.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joe tries to pull guard but Judah holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Judah - that landed with a thud.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Judah pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe working aggressively here.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Joe lands a body punch.
Joe tries to pull guard but Judah holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Judah.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe lands a right hand.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Judah.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards. #T4#
Joe tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Judah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah lands a good knee to the midsection. Joe won't want to take too many of those.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Judah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Judah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Judah landing knees to the head.
Judah with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Judah.
Judah with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Judah obliges.
A short right from Judah on the inside.
Joe misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Judah.
Judah tries to land a knee to the head but Joe blocks with his arms.
Judah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Judah connects with a knee to the head.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe'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. 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##CL2#
Judah darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Joe takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
Joe drags the fight down to the ground.
Judah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judah's guard. #REVR#
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judah wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Judah's brow.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
Joe being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Judah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Judah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Judah is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Judah moves into the clinch.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah lands a damaging elbow.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Judah's head.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
Judah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joe's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Judah is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Judah with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judah with a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Judah lands a knee to the head.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Joe.
Joe trying to stall but Judah improves his position.
Judah lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judah.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Judah lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Judah looking to throw knees to the head but Joe is blocking nicely.
Daniel Judah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judah misses with a knee to the head.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Judah lands a nice elbow.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Joe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Judah smiles and moves away.
Judah thumps Joe with a low kick.#T4#
Judah lunges at Joe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joe's hand.
Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Joe moves out of range of the body kick from Judah. #CL2#
Judah clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Judah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Judah.
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt - Judah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judah - that will leave a mark!
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Judah 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Judah!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Judah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs II
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Joe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mustacho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joe is in Mustacho's guard.
Mustacho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Mustacho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe working a defensive guard but Mustacho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe wants to control but Mustacho postures up.#T1#
Joe is being controlled here.
Joe wants to control but Mustacho postures up.
Joe is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mustacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mustacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe.
Joe thows a huge punch but Mustacho dodges it nicely.
Joe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joe thows a huge punch but Mustacho dodges it nicely.
Joe 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.#SUB#
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mustacho sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Mustacho gets full guard.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustacho is keeping the position for now.
Mustacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mustacho wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mustacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mustacho 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#
Mustacho prevents Joe from improving his position.#T4#
Joe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mustacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mustacho's back!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe looking for the RNC.
Joe trying to control.
Joe gets his hands free as Mustacho looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joe looking for the RNC.
Mustacho is keeping busy.
Joe throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Mustacho misses.
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mustacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mustacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Joe avoids the head kick by Mustacho.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mustacho defends it nicely.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mustacho sprawls well. Mustacho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Mustacho leaves Joe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mustacho thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Joe checks it.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe shoots in but no luck this time.
Mustacho throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Joe throws a combination that misses
and Mustacho counters with a leg kick.
Mustacho throws an off balance right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mustacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks.
Mustacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Mustacho.#T3#
Mustacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mustacho misses with a hook
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Joe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mustacho on his heels. He'll look to pass Mustacho's guard now, I'm sure.
Mustacho trying to control the position here.
Joe trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Mustacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mustacho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mustacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Mustacho blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mustacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustacho avoids it really well and circles away.
Donnito Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe tries for a takedown but Mustacho circles away easily#KD2#
and Mustacho counters with a nice right hand that sends Joe toppling to the canvas! Joe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mustacho finish him?!#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Mustacho weaves into range and cracks Joe right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Joe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mustacho is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnito Mustacho!
Donnito Mustacho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0617
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Joe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joe is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
Joe working McGuire over with strikes.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joe's back!
McGuire trying to control.
McGuire is landing with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is taking a good look at Joe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McGuire!
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire'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.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with punches from the back. #T1#
McGuire biding his time, looking for the opening.
Joe can't escape the position.
McGuire somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Joe just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joe tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Joe fending off the submission attempt from McGuire.
McGuire punches the canvas rather than the man.
McGuire 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#
Joe turns into McGuire and is now in his guard.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McGuire wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Joe keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire cracks Joe with a solid left hand.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Joe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuire duly obliges.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Joe tries to sprawl but McGuire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Joe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Joe 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#
Joe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joe stalling away here and it's allowed McGuire to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGuire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joe has passed into half guard!
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Joe.
Charles McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard.
Joe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head. #SUB#
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire keeping control of the position.
Joe works his way into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Joe has hold of McGuire's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McGuire seems comfortable defending it but Joe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McGuire is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McGuire is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Joe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Shaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've been informed that Joe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaker misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Shaker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shaker jabs at Joe's body.
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker scores with a jab.
Joe staying out of range there.
A jab from Shaker misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shaker.
Shaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaker lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Shaker misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joe wants to counter the offense by Shaker and move into the clinch position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shaker.
Joe checks a low kick from Shaker.
Joe thinks about the counter body kick.
Shaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaker misses with a hook #TD2#
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaker's guard.
Shaker controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Shaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Shaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
Shaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SU#
Shaker gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaker throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaker is trying to control the position but Joe postures up. #T4#
Shaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe looking to sit in guard and control but Shaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe wants to hit a switch here but Shaker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joe there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker 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#
Joe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaker tries to land a leg kick but Joe saw it coming and moves away.
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Shaker misses the jab.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Shaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaker throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker scores with a nice head shot.
Shaker connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaker.#T1#
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Arman Shaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker stuffs the takedown.
Shaker missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaker won't be happy with that.
Joe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shaker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Shaker's temple.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaker wants to get back to his feet.
Joe winds up and cracks Shaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker is looking to get back to is feet but Joe passes into side control.
Joe working away.
Joe is working Shaker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joe's best efforts.
Joe looks to land a strike but Shaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Shaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Shaker!#REVR#
Shaker wants to get up but he can't break Joe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Joe is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Joe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shaker is looking to stall here but Joe recovers full guard.
Shaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.
Shaker is working hard here to advance position.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shaker wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Shaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaker misses with the body kick
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Shaker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joe tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shaker content just to control the position here.
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe regains half guard.#T1#
Shaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe strikes from the bottom but Shaker passes into mount!
Shaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.
Shaker wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Joe is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Shaker wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Shaker controlling his opponent.
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joe regains half guard.
Shaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaker'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.

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 Arman Shaker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaker, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Arman Shaker!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Arman Shaker!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Arman Shaker!

Arman Shaker wins by unanimous decision!
Arman Shaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Momochi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momochi misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Joe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momochi lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Momochi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe trying to control but Momochi is working from the bottom.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Momochi has wrist control.
Momochi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Momochi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Momochi manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Momochi 's guard. #SUB2#
Momochi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Momochi working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily. #SUB2#
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Momochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Momochi 's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Momochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Momochi 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#
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Momochi .
Joe throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Momochi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Joe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Momochi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Momochi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Joe is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Momochi .
Joe tries to hold on but Momochi pushes him away.
Momochi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Momochi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe 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.
Joe is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joe!
Joe stands up over Momochi , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Momochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Momochi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Joe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Momochi pulls down on the head and he's put Joe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandayu Momochi !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sandayu Momochi made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai misses with a hook
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Joe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.#T1#
Joe fails with the takedown
and Asai counters with a huge right that knocks Joe out cold! Asai is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cooke avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joe has his takedown stuffed
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Matt Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Joe has his takedown stuffed
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Joe was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Cooke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joe! Cooke lets Joe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Joe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke keeps Joe at a distance using the push kick.
Joe is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Joe looks winded!#T1#
Joe has his takedown stuffed
and Cooke counters with a crisp right that sends Joe to the canvas! Cooke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke retains his middleweight title!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GKNY 109 - Joe vs Ramses XII
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xll misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Xll scores with a four punch combination!
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Xll misses the target.
Joe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xll stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Xll lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Xll's head back.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe missing with a left hand there. Xll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xll flicks out a counter leg kick but Joe steps away.#T1#
Joe shoots and misses
enabling Xll to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Xll replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joe blocks it well.#CL#
Joe clinches up with Xll and pushes him back against the cage.
Joe jumps guard but Xll stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe looking to slow down the pace here.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe tries to pull guard but Xll holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
Joe tries to pull guard but Xll won't allow it.
Joe throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Joe drags the fight down to the ground.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Xll wanted to stand there but Joe had control of the position.
Xll preventing the sweep.
Xll works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xll wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Xll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xll's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xll throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Xll wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe 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#
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xll felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xll wants to get back to his feet.
Joe content to control rather than advance.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead.#T4##SUB#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Xll is defending well.
Joe working over Xll with some ground and pound. Xll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xll moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Joe won't allow Xll to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Xll had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Xll has wrist control.
Joe 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.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Xll's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Joe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joe winds up and cracks Xll with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xll wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe thows a huge punch but Xll dodges it nicely.
Joe is nestled in close to Xll, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xll is trying to control but can't.
Joe is looking to advance position but Xll won't allow it. #T1#
Xll wants to get back to his feet.
Xll is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xll trying to control from the bottom.
Xll gets back to full guard.
Joe 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. #SUB2#
Xll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe is in close to Xll's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xll looking for a sweep. Not yet Xll, not yet.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Xll wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Joe is in close to Xll's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Xll is rocked!
Xll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe gets to his feet and stands over Xll, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Xll felt that one! Joe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Xll from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe!
In his post fight interview, Glass Joe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCR 55
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Joe slips a jab from Buckshank.
An inside leg kick lands from Buckshank.
Joe shoots and misses
and Buckshank counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Joe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckshank to the ground. Joe is now in Buckshank's guard.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckshank is retaining full guard.
Buckshank 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.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckshank 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#
Joe is looking for a sweep. Buckshank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Buckshank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckshank defends it easily.
Buckshank trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Buckshank is stalling in the full guard.
Buckshank won't allow Joe to sweep him here. #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.
Buckshank tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
Buckshank looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Buckshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckshank keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buckshank is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe won't allow Buckshank to sweep him here.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckshank has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe stands up over Buckshank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Buckshank is rocked!
Buckshank has control of Joe's left arm, preventing Joe from doing any damage.
Oh Buckshank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe postures up.
Buckshank seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Buckshank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckshank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Buckshank wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Joe has gone for a leg lock! Buckshank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joe's guard.#REVR#
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckshank wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Buckshank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buckshank connects with a body shot.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckshank as he avoids it easily.
Buckshank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe.
Buckshank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
A shot to the liver by Buckshank. Beautiful body shot.
Buckshank lands a front kick.
We've been told by Buckshank's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Buckshank does it's job there.
Joe shoots and misses
and Buckshank counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozamataz Buckshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Buckshank lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buckshank.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Buckshank is looking to slow Joe down with leg kicks. #T1##TD2#
Joe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buckshank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joe is in Buckshank's guard.
Buckshank wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Glass Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Buckshank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Buckshank.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Buckshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckshank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. #T2#
Joe postures up.
Joe trying to control but Buckshank is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Buckshank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe. #T3#
Joe preventing the sweep.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Joe is nestled in close to Buckshank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joe lands strikes from half guard.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buckshank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joe scores with a big shot! Buckshank's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Buckshank! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCR 51
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Joe throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Tudekiks sprawls well.#CL#
Tudekiks instigates a clinch.
Tudekiks has Joe pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Joe decides to pull guard.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe is trying to control the position but Tudekiks postures up.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tudekiks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Joe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Tudekiks is retaining full guard.
Joe won't allow Tudekiks to get back to his feet.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Joe is in close to Tudekiks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tudekiks has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Tudekiks is rocked!#CUT2#
Suleijma Tudekiks's cut is getting worse.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tudekiks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Glass Joe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Jefferies has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Our sources have told us that Jefferies has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joe stalling in the clinch but Jefferies improves position.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies misses with an elbow strike.
Joe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferies is keeping busy.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe is working Jefferies over against the cage.
Jefferies misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Joe gets through Jefferies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jefferiess head.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies. #T2#
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Jefferies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe lands an uppercut.
Joe lands a body punch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies is pushing Joe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe is looking to control Jefferies's arms but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joe has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferies.
Nice elbow from Jefferies. #T4#
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Jefferies taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferies is trying to maintain a safe position but Joe gets an underhook and turns Jefferies into the cage.
Jefferies working aggressively here.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jefferies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe'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.
#R2##CL2#
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferies.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe presses Jefferies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe looking to slow down the pace here.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Joe shrugs off.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Joe.
Joe lands a left hand.
Glass Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Joe.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joe misses with a body punch. #T1#
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joe up against the cage.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jefferiess head.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies wants to stall.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Joe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joe presses Jefferies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Joe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Joe tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferies.#BC2#
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferies tries to score with a low kick but Joe moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jefferies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe fakes the leg kick and cracks Jefferies in the body.
Jefferies looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jefferies misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferies swivels and escapes.
Jefferies jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Jefferies clinches. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies blocks a body shot from Joe.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies taking a breather.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Jefferies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Jefferies stalling in the clinch but Joe improves position.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jefferies lands a shot to the body.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jefferies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe lands a front kick.
Jefferies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jefferies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferies defends well and Joe ends up having to push Jefferies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferies motions for Joe to come forward. Jefferies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Joe waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferies. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jefferies to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Jefferies is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Jefferies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe loads up on a big left hand. Jefferies felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joe looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jefferies can't hide his disappointment, as Joe celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
Glass Joe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCR 38
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Joe catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Joe controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
Nakamura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Joe throws a body kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Joe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joe lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is pushing Nakamura 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 short right from Joe on the inside.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Nakamura fails to pull guard.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Nakamura.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Nakamura can't get the takedown.
Joe stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
Joe slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away. #CL#
Joe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Shinya Nakamura has been cut.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Joe. #T2#
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe lands a body punch.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe. #ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
Nakamura looks winded!
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe is stalling here.
Joe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura jumps guard but Joe stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe pushes Nakamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe pushes Nakamura against the cage. Joe is working some dirty boxing. Joe pushes off with a quick right hook! Nakamura goes down! Nakamura tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Joe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe is the new middleweight champion!
Glass Joe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CCR 34
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Joe has managed to clinch.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamura jumps guard but Joe stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Nakamura.#TD#
Joe successfully pulls guard.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Joe pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nakamura won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Joe controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Nakamura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe is pulling down on Nakamura's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joe is trying to defend but Nakamura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joe is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nakamura throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely.
Joe gets back to full guard.
Joe trying to control the position.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Nakamura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe looking to control.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Joe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakamura is now in half guard.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Joe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Joe's hands, connecting with Joe's forehead.
Joe is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.#SUB#
Joe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura pushing down on Joe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe gets back to full guard.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinya Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joe just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Joe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joe wants to hit a switch here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joe there!
Joe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakamura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura prevents Joe from getting the reversal.#T1#
Nakamura lands a couple of good shots and Joe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Joe tries to break free.
Joe breaks Nakamura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura looking to control but Joe passes into half guard.
Nakamura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamura.
Joe postures up.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joe cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.#T2#
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB#
Joe wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Joe is striking from the bottom but Nakamura uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T3#
Joe gets back to full guard.
Joe 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.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joe's guard.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe moves into full guard. #T4#
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Joe lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
It looks like Shinya Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nakamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shinya Nakamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Glass Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joe quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Shinya Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura controlling from the top position. #T1#
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe is looking to sweep but instead, Nakamura has passed into half guard.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nakamura prevents Joe from improving his position.
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Joe tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Joe wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakamura jumps guard but Joe stands there with Nakamura around his waist. Nakamura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Nakamura.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joe to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Nakamura drags the fight down to the ground.
Joe is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Joe trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joe postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura working a defensive guard but Joe manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shinya Nakamura just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Shinya Nakamura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nakamura feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakamura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nakamura trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura winds up and cracks Joe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Joe trying to control but Nakamura postures up. #SUB#
Joe actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Joe is working from the bottom.
Nakamura prevents Joe from improving his position.
Joe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Joe gets his hands free as Nakamura looks to control.
Joe struggling to land strikes to the head as Nakamura covers up. #SUB#
Joe 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, Nakamura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2##SUB#
Joe looking for the choke from the back.
Joe not allowing Nakamura to control his hands.
Joe has the hooks in. Nakamura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nakamura covering up well under a series of strikes from Joe.
Nakamura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Joe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Joe is trying to stick to Nakamura's back but Nakamura is turning into Joe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakamura.
Nakamura trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Joe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nakamura has passed into half guard!
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
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.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joe is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shinya Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shinya Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Nakamura has Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Joe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Joe holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakamura drops back down to his feet.
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Joe jumps guard.
Joe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Joe has control of Nakamura's left arm, preventing Nakamura from doing any damage.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #T2#
Joe trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shinya Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joe as he avoids it easily.
Joe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakamura will feel that in the morning.
Joe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Joe throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakamura has time to react.#CL2#
Nakamura pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##TD#
Joe jumps into guard, dragging Nakamura to the mat.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura is stalling here. Joe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nakamura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Joe trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Shinya Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nakamura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nakamura being controlled for a moment.
Glass Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Nakamura!
Shinya Nakamura is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Shinya Nakamura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCR 30
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Meridius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meridius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is putting a hurting on Meridius here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius is trying to get back to his feet.
Joe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Joe lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Joe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe scoring with punches and elbows.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
Meridius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Meridius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Joe connects with a decent elbow.
Joe working the body and head with strikes.
Joe scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Joe is working to tighten his grip on Meridius's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Meridius has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Joe is really squeezing tight and eventually Meridius passes out! Joe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
Glass Joe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCR 25
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Buckshank scores with the left hand. Joe knows he should have avoided that one.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but Buckshank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buckshank moves forwards but Joe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckshank blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckshank is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joe.
We've been told by Buckshank's head coaches at Signature Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckshank, which made it look bad.
Buckshank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buckshank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckshank misses with a right hand
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buckshank takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckshank. #T1#
Donk. Buckshank catches Joe right on the button with a cross.
Buckshank fakes the leg kick and cracks Joe in the body.
Buckshank slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozamataz Buckshank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glass Joe.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe slips a straight right by Buckshank.
Buckshank misses with a hook #TD2#
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buckshank's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckshank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckshank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckshank has wrist control.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buckshank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckshank keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe pushing down on Buckshank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Buckshank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckshank keeps working.
Buckshank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joe. #T3#
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckshank keeps working.
Buckshank is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buckshank!
Joe cracks Buckshank with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Joe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckshank?
Joe misses with a head shot.
Joe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Joe working Buckshank over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Joe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Buckshank has worked his arm free - good work by Buckshank!
Buckshank prevents Joe from improving position. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Joe.#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buckshank, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joe wants to control but Buckshank is keeping him busy.
Buckshank managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe trying to control the action but Buckshank is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buckshank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Buckshank scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Buckshank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe with the counter takedown but Buckshank avoids it easily.
Joe is looking to clinch but Buckshank is avoiding it.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckshank moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Buckshank. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
Joe looks for the body kick but Buckshank saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buckshank.
A head kick from Joe lands but Buckshank takes it in his stride.
Buckshank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe lands the left hand.#T1#
Buckshank missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Buckshank swinging wildly here.
Buckshank misses with an uppercut.
Buckshank sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ozamataz Buckshank is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Buckshank misses.
Buckshank misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Buckshank swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buckshank, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Buckshank tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buckshank to regain full guard.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckshank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Joe postures up in Buckshank's guard and throws a big left but Buckshank blocks it.
Buckshank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Glass Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe wants to control from the top but Buckshank keeps moving.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Buckshank's brow.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buckshank wants to sweep but no luck.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Joe 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. #T3#
Joe is working Buckshank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckshank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe trying to control but Buckshank is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe passes Buckshank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buckshank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buckshank is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Joe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Joe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buckshank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Buckshank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buckshank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe trying to control but Buckshank is working from the bottom.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe postures up in Buckshank's guard and throws a big left but Buckshank blocks it.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Joe has gone for a leg lock! Buckshank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joe's guard.#REVR#
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckshank is one step ahead there.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buckshank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buckshank continues to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Buckshank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buckshank won't allow Joe to get back to his feet.
Joe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Buckshank there.
Buckshank misses the jab.
Buckshank moves out of range of the body kick from Joe.
Nice uppercut there from Buckshank.
Buckshank throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckshank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckshank throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Joe moves out of range as Buckshank strikes.
Buckshank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Buckshank is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buckshank throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Buckshank gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Buckshank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckshank.
Buckshank throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe shoots for a takedown but Buckshank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buckshank misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Buckshank didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Buckshank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe 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.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Buckshank blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckshank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ozamataz Buckshank did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Joe darts in looking for a takedown but Buckshank gets double underhooks and turns Joe into the cage.
Joe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buckshank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buckshank looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Buckshank misses with a looping right.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe tests Buckshank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Buckshank.
Joe lands a jab.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buckshank as he jumps to the side.
Buckshank missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Buckshank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Buckshank has wrist control.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe is pushing down on Buckshank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buckshank is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckshank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buckshank tries to get out of the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Buckshank is working away.
Buckshank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joe.
Buckshank is not content to let Joe control the position.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura but Buckshank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joe to get the leverage.
Buckshank is controlling Joe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joe is keen to just control but Buckshank is a slippery customer.
Joe working over Buckshank with some ground and pound. Buckshank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buckshank!
Joe with the ground and pound from mount.
Buckshank tries to lock up and control but Joe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Buckshank taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Buckshank is rocked!
Joe cracks Buckshank with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Glass Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCR 21
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Joe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Panado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe controlling the position.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Panado is proving a slippery customer.
Panado looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Panado's brow.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe trying to control but Panado is working from the bottom.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. #T1#
Joe stays in close to Panado's body and controls the position.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Panado 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.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe trying to control but Panado is working from the bottom.
Joe works over Panado with some ground and pound from guard.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Panado is still trying to improve position.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Joe won't allow Panado to sweep him here.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.
Panado wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Panado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe is in close to Panado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joe wants to control from the top but Panado keeps moving.
Our spies down at at The Warehouse inform us that Panado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Panado is looking for a sweep.
Joe in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Joe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Panado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe passes Panado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panado wants to sweep but Joe has passed to side control!
Joe working the head with strikes.
Joe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Panado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Panado tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Panado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panado is being controlled here.
Joe is working Panado over with some ground and pound from side control.
Panado manages to get back to half guard.
Joe 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.#T4#
Panado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Joe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panado is not content to let Joe control the position.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Panado's hands, connecting with Panado's forehead.
Panado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Panado is rocked!
Panado keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Panado is still in real trouble! Can Joe finish him?
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panado seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Panado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Panado shoots and misses
and Joe scores with a counter punch that sends Panado to the canvas! Joe smells blood - he's punishing Panado with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Panado has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe!
Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
Glass Joe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Ernesto Panado stepped up to the mic, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.

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