Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Nickels counters with a left and a right that stings Joshua.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickels blocks the leg kick.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Nickels is looking to chop away at Joshua's legs.
Nickels walks into a stiff left hand from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a body shot.
Joshua jabs Nickels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshua is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Joshua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joshua closes the distance but Nickels moves to the side
and Nickels counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a low kick, looking for Nickels's leg but Nickels calmly moves out of range.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickels lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Nickels.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua throws an off balance right hand
and Nickels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshua thinking.
Nickels walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels cracks Joshua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.#T2#
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Nickels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Nickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels misses with a body shot.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickels lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Nickels's shoulder, as Nickels tries to avoid the shot.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Joshua.
As Joshua looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Joshua just gets out of the way.
Joshua looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.#T3#
Nickels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Nickels's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickels tries to avoid it.
Joshua cracks a nice hook into Nickels's ribs.#CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickels checks a leg kick.
Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joshua.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickels is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nickels as he connects with a hook.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Joshua tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickels dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Joshua is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Nickels does it's job there.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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.
#R2#
Joshua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Nickels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joshua's head.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Nickels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickels motions for Joshua to come forward. Nickels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Nickels checks it.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Nickels.#T1#
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickels works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua stalks Nickels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickels's face. Nickels staggers backwards, shaken.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua thows a leg kick but Nickels checks it
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Joshua throws a leg kick but Nickels moved away.
Nickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshua slips a straight right by Nickels.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joshua.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua tries to bum rush Nickels with a series of wild strikes but Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua thuds his shin into the meat of Nickels's side.
Joshua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshua moves out of range as Nickels strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Nickels's defenses.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Nickels moves his leg out of the way.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickels checks it well.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Nickels lands.
Joshua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Nickels's body. Nickels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Joshua cracks Nickels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joshua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nickels to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nickels is rocked!
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Nickels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Joshua closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nickels out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nazari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazari tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Nazari gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazari being controlled against the cage.
Nazari has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Nazari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua thumps Nazari with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari scores with a push kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Nazari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Nazari down.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Nazari throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Nazari .
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joshua clinches up with Nazari and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua. #T2#
Joshua avoiding damage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joshua stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .#T3#
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Nazari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazari moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua cracks Nazari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari drops his hands momentarily and Joshua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nazari just on the top of the head. Nazari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nazari - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Joshua!
After the big win, Mr Joshua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 275
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
A head kick by Joshua misses
and Borodin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Borodin throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Joshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borodin.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Borodin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joshua has time to react.#CL2#
Joshua clinches with his opponent.
Joshua has Borodin pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Borodin.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borodin's elbow.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borodin.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Borodin improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Borodin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Joshua.
Borodin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Borodin misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borodin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Joshua tries to stall but Borodin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Borodin.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borodin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua.
Borodin misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Joshua.
A nice left hand lands by Borodin.
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!
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borodin as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Borodin controls his hands.
Borodin is pushing Joshua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Borodin has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Borodin blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Borodin on the inside.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joshua is working Borodin over against the cage.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Joshua's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borodin up against the cage.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksey Borodin has been cut.
Joshua is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Borodin avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Borodin misses with some punches.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Aleksey Borodin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borodin moves out of range of the body kick.
Borodin throws a body shot but no joy.
Borodin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Borodin misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joshua 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 Borodin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borodin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borodin is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Borodin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Joshua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Joshua. That snapped Borodin's head back. #T1#
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Joshua tries to work over Borodin's front leg with a kick but Borodin checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Borodin down.
Borodin slips a straight right by Joshua.
It looked like Borodin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borodin keeps the fight on the outside.
Borodin throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Joshua connects with the punch.#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Borodin.
Borodin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aleksey Borodin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
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!
Borodin swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin takes a shot to the head.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua is leaning against Borodin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Borodin up against the cage.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Borodin.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Borodin fails to land.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borodin is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Borodin is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joshua as Borodin tries to tie him up.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borodin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A short left from Joshua.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Borodin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borodin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borodin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borodins head.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodin.
Borodin throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Borodin controls the action.
Borodin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua'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.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Borodin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Borodin is just out of range.
Borodin misses with an uppercut.
Joshua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borodin defends it well.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Borodin's front leg but catches the back leg as Borodin tries to avoid it.
Joshua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joshua.
Borodin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borodin misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borodin doesn't seem bothered though.
Joshua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Borodin is out of range.
Borodin checks a low kick from Joshua.
Borodin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshua ducks right into an uppercut from Borodin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borodin misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Borodin looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Borodin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Borodin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borodin missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshua tries a low kick but Borodin avoids it.
Borodin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Borodin. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Joshua.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing. #ROC2#
Borodin is rocked!
Borodin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Borodin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Borodin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Borodin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joshua.
Borodin seems to have got his legs back now.
Borodin blocks a leg kick.
BOOM! Joshua lands a beautiful left hook that drops Borodin. Borodin tries to recover but Joshua is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Borodin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Joshua waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 268
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Muller. That snapped Joshua's head back.
Joshua misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muller up against the cage.
Muller lands a body punch.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Muller gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua. #T1#
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
I was talking to Joshua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Muller. #BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua blocks a jab.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it. #T2#
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshua throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua catches Muller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Muller gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua stalls.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Muller pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua misses with a body punch. #T4#
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Muller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muller blocks a head kick by Joshua.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Joshua slips under a jab from Muller.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Joshua's ribs.
Muller connects with a jab.
Joshua walks into a stiff left hand from Muller.
Muller throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Joshua off the cage and back into range.
Muller defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joshua blocks it well.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mr Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joshua clinches.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Joshua tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muller lands a body punch. #T1#
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Muller blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Muller tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller letting Joshua take a breather here.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Muller gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.#T2#
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Joshua would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a right hand.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
A short right from Joshua.
Joshua presses Muller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is stalling here.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Muller.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Joshua.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Muller misses with some punches.
Muller is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joshua tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muller is breathing heavily.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muller.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muller up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mr Joshua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshua effectively controlling the action here.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joshua at a distance.
Muller throws a push kick but Joshua slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
A shot to the body from Joshua misses
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller jabs at Joshua's body.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshua cracks Muller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muller.
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muller.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua tries a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller lands with a straight right. Joshua didn't see that one coming.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua throws out a powerful jab.
Muller lands an overhand right.
Joshua misses the jab.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Muller misses with a hook.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Muller is rocked!#T3#
Joshua throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat. #CL#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Joshua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Joshua throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshua with a body shot.
Muller scores with a shot to the body.
Muller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bode Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, 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: GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Joshua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Joshua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolfsbruder tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Wolfsbruder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolfsbruder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Joshua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joshua throws a hook but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the head.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfsbruder with a nice cross.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Wolfsbruder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Wolfsbruder moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua lands with a right hand. #CL#
Joshua has managed to clinch.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
Wolfsbruder prevents a body shot from Joshua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfsbruder.
Joshua looking to stall. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Joshua feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolfsbruder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joshua can pounce on him.
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua throws a chopping leg kick but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joshua lands a nice looking body shot.
Joshua misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolfsbruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
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!
A shot to the liver by Wolfsbruder. Beautiful body shot.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolfsbruder checks it well.
A big left from Joshua misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua tries to counter with a takedown but Wolfsbruder is quick to defend against it.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolfsbruder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua closes the distance but Wolfsbruder moves to the side
and Joshua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Wolfsbruder throws out a leg kick but Joshua moves out of range and Wolfsbruder only half commits.
Wolfsbruder scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one.
Joshua throws a body kick that misses.
Wolfsbruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Wolfsbruder checks it.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a body punch
and Joshua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Joshua ducked under it nicely.
Joshua cracks Wolfsbruder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolfsbruder throws the kick towards the body but Joshua avoids it.#T4#
Joshua swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder works Joshua's body with a nice hook.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder thuds a left hand into Joshua's body.
Wolfsbruder catches Joshua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolfsbruder tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joshua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfsbruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wolfsbruder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshua throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wolfsbruder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfsbruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joshua checks it well.
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua works Wolfsbruder's body with a nice hook.
Joshua tries a low kick but Wolfsbruder avoids it.
Joshua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolfsbruder is out of range.
Joshua throws a chopping leg kick but Wolfsbruder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolfsbruder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joshua.
Wolfsbruder punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolfsbruder. That's going to slow Joshua down.
Wolfsbruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshua throws out the jab.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.#T1#
Joshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Wolfsbruder tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolfsbruder lands a really nice looking cross but Joshua seems unphased.
Wolfsbruder explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joshua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolfsbruder - the referee stops the clock and Joshua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolfsbruder. Joshua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Wolfsbruder saw that one coming.
Wolfsbruder checks the leg kick.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfsbruder.
Nice defenses there by Joshua.
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder avoids it well and moves away.
Wolfsbruder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshua cracks the inside of Wolfsbruder's front leg.
Joshua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Wolfsbruder punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolfsbruder duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Joshua scores with a nice strike.
Joshua misses with a body punch
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Joshua misses.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder swinging wildly here.
Joshua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands an overhand right.
Joshua misses with a straight left.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfsbruder jabs Joshua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joshua throws a solid leg kick but Wolfsbruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joshua.#KD2#
Joshua ducks straight into an uppercut from Wolfsbruder and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Joshua manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!#T3#
Wolfsbruder tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Wolfsbruder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfsbruder tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Wolfsbruder sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Joshua manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Joshua.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Wolfsbruder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joshua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joshua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfsbruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Wolfsbruder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joshua doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfsbruder circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joshua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Wolfsbruder counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolfsbruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joshua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wolfsbruder clobbers Joshua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joshua walks into a straight right hand from Wolfsbruder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Wolfsbruder drops Joshua with a big left hand and mounts him. Joshua is in big trouble!
Oh Joshua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfsbruder content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Wolfsbruder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joshua is looking to escape.
Joshua seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Wolfsbruder gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolfsbruder checks it well.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Joshua avoids it with no problem.
Joshua misses with a double jab
and Wolfsbruder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A big left from Joshua misses.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfsbruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfsbruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfsbruder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joshua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
Joshua moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a low kick but Joshua avoids it.
Joshua scores with the left hand. Wolfsbruder knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolfsbruder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
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!
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wolfsbruder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolfsbruder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshua. That did some damage!#T3#
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Joshua slips under a jab from Wolfsbruder.
Joshua thows a leg kick but Wolfsbruder checks it
and Wolfsbruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfsbruder throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Wolfsbruder connects with a body shot that sends Joshua's belly button to the back.
Mr Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua looks to land a combination but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
Joshua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joshua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolfsbruder lands the left hand.
Joshua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolfsbruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder cracks Joshua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Wolfsbruder bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Joshua! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wolfsbruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfsbruder wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Wolfsbruder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Wolfsbruder from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Joshua thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it
enabling Ragnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Joshua misses with a hook.
As Joshua looks to move away, Ragnarsson throws a big counter combo but Joshua just gets out of the way.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Joshua.
Joshua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ragnarsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Joshua throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Ragnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joshua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnarsson cracks Joshua with a good jab.
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua feints and then cracks Ragnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsson down.
Ragnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Joshua cracks Ragnarsson with an open hand slap.
Joshua throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ragnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshua. Joshua obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshua misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Joshua avoids them all with ease.
Joshua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Joshua works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Joshua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshua misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joshua throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Joshua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ragnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Joshua looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.#T4#
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.
Ragnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshua tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves away
and Ragnarsson counters with a good low kick that Joshua was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ragnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Joshua avoided it.
Joshua throws a right and a left that Ragnarsson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Joshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson'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.
#R2#
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Joshua avoids them all with ease.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Ragnarsson's body. Ragnarsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joshua throws a head kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses.
Joshua avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Ragnarsson down. #T1#
Joshua throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua scores with a nice right hand.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joshua throws a big shot that misses.
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
As Joshua backs away, Ragnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Joshua misses.
A low kick from Joshua is predictable there
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Joshua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarsson jabs at Joshua's body.
Joshua throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnarsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Joshua.
Ragnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Joshua lunges at Ragnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarsson's hand.
Ragnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joshua.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Joshua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Ragnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Joshua is predictable there
and Ragnarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ragnarsson tries to land a front kick but Joshua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Joshua.#CL#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua wants to stall. #BC#
Ragnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshua lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joshua.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshua throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshua throws a hook but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua throws a low kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joshua throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ragnarsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ragnarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Joshua.
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 Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshua. That did some damage!
Joshua throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joshua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joshua is looking to clinch but Ragnarsson is avoiding it.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook. Joshua ducked under it nicely.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Ragnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Joshua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnarsson off balance momentarily.
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joshua. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Joshua motions for Ragnarsson to come forward. Joshua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joshua's calf.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshua is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Joshua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsson cracks Joshua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Ragnarsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ragnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Ragnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A big right from Joshua misses.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Ragnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson slips a jab from Joshua.
Joshua tests Ragnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnarsson.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Ragnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Joshua throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson checks a low kick from Joshua.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Ragnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ragnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Joshua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joshua thumps Ragnarsson with a low kick.
Joshua misses with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Joshua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Ragnarsson both land. Nice combination.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Our winner, Bjorn Ragnarsson, 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: GC 248
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Balkan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Balkan looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balkan.
Joshua 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.
Nice uppercut there from Joshua.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Joshua.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkan checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Balkan!
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkan.
Good standup being displayed there by Balkan as he connects with a hook.
Joshua throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
Joshua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balkan's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Joshua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Joshua has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Balkan manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Balkan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Balkan.#CL#
Joshua clinches.
Balkan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Balkan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua wants to clinch.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Balkan keeps it at a distance.
Balkan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Joshua rushes Balkan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balkan misses with some punches.
Balkan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan working aggressively here.
Joshua is looking to control Balkan's arms but Balkan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage. #T2#
Balkan misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Balkan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balkan looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Joshua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshua.
Balkan feints and then cracks Joshua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joshua down.
Balkan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Balkan.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balkan scores with a head kick.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan throws a body kick that misses.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Balkan checks a leg kick.
Joshua throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A big right from Joshua misses.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joshua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balkan throws a head kick that Joshua semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Joshua moves his leg out of the way.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkan misses with a body kick.
Balkan slips a jab from Joshua.
Balkan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Joshua as he checks the leg kick.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Joshua has Balkan up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balkan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Balkan looks winded!
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands. #T4#
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balkan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balkan takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Balkan is rocked!
Balkan being controlled against the cage.
Balkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Joshua dips a shoulder and cracks Balkan with a mighty uppercut! Balkan falls back against the cage and Joshua unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balkan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Joshua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 239
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Delsarte checks the leg kick.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Joshua misses its intended target.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua throws a low kick, looking for Delsarte's leg but Delsarte calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Delsarte rushes Joshua and presses him up against the cage.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Delsarte digs a right hand underneath Joshua's ribcage. Joshua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua taking a breather.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delsarte works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Delsarte.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Delsarte lands a body punch.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua 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.
A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Delsarte can turn it around.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short uppercut from Joshua. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to stall but Joshua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delsarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delsarte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delsarte or not.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Joshua is trying to stall.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Delsarte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte misses with the head strike. #T3#
Joshua is trying to stall.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to work over Delsarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a body punch.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delsarte leaning against his opponent.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Delsarte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshua up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Delsarte has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Delsarte blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua tries to stall but Delsarte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land. #T1#
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards. #ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte stalling in the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Joshua seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delsarte lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Joshua to his knees! Delsarte keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delsarte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Joshua misses.
A head kick misses from Joshua.
Joshua thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Joshua throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Joshua 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.#CL2#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Rodgers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua pushes Rodgers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodgers up against the cage.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua tries to stall but Rodgers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.#T1#
Joshua tries a body shot but Rodgers blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
Rodgers lands a right hand.
Joshua trying to stall but Rodgers improves his position.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodgers.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers. #T2#
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodgers controls his hands.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joshua is pushing Rodgers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua is trying to stall.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua misses with a head kick.
Rodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick. Joshua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshua's hands.
Joshua misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.
Joshua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
As Joshua backs off Rodgers throws a huge counter combo but Joshua manages to avoid it all.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodgers counters with a low kick, right behind Joshua 's knee.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Joshua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Rodgers throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodgers. That's going to slow Joshua down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Rodgers'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.
#R2#
Rodgers avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers lands a jab to the head.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joshua throws the left hand but Rodgers avoids the punch easily.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
Nice cross by Rodgers.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers wants to counter with a clinch but Joshua pushes him away.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joshua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Joshua darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua is looking to control Rodgers's arms but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodgers lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Rodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joshua.
Andy Rodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rodgers.
A hook to the body from Rodgers.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Rodgers improves position.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers is stalling here.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshua up against the cage.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodgers.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Joshua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Rodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodgers. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Rodgers.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
Rodgers pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodgers gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodgers.
Rodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodgers as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rodgers lands a body punch.
Rodgers lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers scores with a nice body kick.
Rodgers lands with a straight right. Joshua didn't see that one coming.
Joshua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joshua's hands.#KD2#
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Joshua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joshua looks OK. Rodgers waves Joshua back to his feet!#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers 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: GRS 181
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands misses with a straight left.
Sands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua lands with a right hand.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sands misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Sands's front leg with a kick but Sands checks it.
Sands lands a nice shot that snaps Joshua's head back.
Joshua feints and then cracks Sands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sands down.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Sands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Sands.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands moved away.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua lands a body shot. #T1#
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Sands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Sands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands lands a jab-cross combination.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
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!
Sands scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sands looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Sands drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Joshua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sands.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands tries to land a leg kick but Joshua saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua works Sands's body with a nice hook.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sands misses with a leg kick.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Sands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joshua scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua tries to land a leg kick but Sands saw it coming and moves away.
Sands tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands checks a low kick from Joshua.
Sands slips a jab from Joshua.
Joshua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua. #CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua just leaning against Sands, taking a breather.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Sands controls the action.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.#T4#
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Sands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Joshua rushes Sands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Sands wants to stall.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Sands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sands connects with a high kick.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing.
Sands walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sands. That did some damage!
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands checks a leg kick.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sands's head backwards.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Sands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sands.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Sands moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joshua to the ground. Sands is now in Joshua's guard.#ES2#
Joshua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshua. Joshua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Sands.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joshua slips a jab from Sands.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sands at a distance. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sands. #ES2#
Joshua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sands misses with the combination. #T3#
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Sands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sands.
Joshua fakes the body blow, causing Sands to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sands goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GRS 179
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Joshua takes the fight into the clinch.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delsarte is keeping busy.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Delsarte controls his hands.
A short left from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Delsarte 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.#T1#
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Delsarte cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
A short uppercut from Delsarte.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Delsarte.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Delsarte controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
A right handed body shot lands from Delsarte.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delsarte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
A short left from Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Delsarte is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Delsarte cracks Joshua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joshua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delsarte finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delsarte.#CL2#
Delsarte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Delsarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte. #T1#
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte. #KD2#
Delsarte drops Joshua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joshua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Delsarte creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Joshua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Joshua drops to his knees and Delsarte pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte 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: RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Joshua drops his hands momentarily and Sands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Joshua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Sands.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target. #TD#
Sands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Joshua parries the strikes from Sands easily there. Sands is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Joshua to escape.
Sands in side control, throwing shots but Joshua defends.
Sands tries to score with some ground and pound. Joshua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sands with the ground and pound but Joshua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sands trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Sands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sands lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands working some strikes from top position.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands 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#
Sands wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sands is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sands accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joshua is trying to stand back up but Sands is controlling him
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
Sands stops Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Sands looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joshua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joshua looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sands not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Sands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sands throwing shots but Joshua is blocking nicely.
Sands working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joshua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sands thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sands looks to land a strike but Joshua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Joshua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Joshua!#REVB#
Sands 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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#
Joshua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sands with a hook.
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sands lands a jab.
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Sands moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Sands dives in for a single leg takedown but Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joshua throws a right hand that Sands ducks under and follows up with a left that Sands also avoids with ease.
Joshua tries to clinch but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Sands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sands takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Sands has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sands throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.#T1#
Sands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Sands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sands throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands staying out of range there.
Sands cracks Joshua with an open hand slap.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Jab by Sands.
Joshua swings for the body but Sands moves out of range.
Joshua is looking to slow Sands down with leg kicks.
Joshua throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshua digs a good hook to Sands's body.
Sands tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Joshua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
A jab from Sands misses.
Joshua staying out of range there.#TD#
Joshua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sands to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Joshua pushes Sands off and gets back to his feet.
Joshua punishes Sands's body with a nice straight punch.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joshua cracks Sands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joshua.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.#T3#
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses.
Sands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Sands.
Sands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sands blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Sands goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sands swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.#CL2#
Joshua drives through and clinches with Sands against the cage. #T4#
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joshua tries a body shot but Sands blocks it. #BC#
Sands manages to break the clinch.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sands defends it well.
Sands missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Joshua gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Joshua manages to retain guard.
Carl Sands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Sands postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands'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#
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sands.
Joshua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Sands closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joshua quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Joshua kicks Sands off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Sands shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Sands avoids it easily.
Sands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sands lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua lands with an overhand left.
Joshua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sands is out of range and Joshua settles back down.
Sands scores with a decent looking hook.
Joshua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshua lands a jab to the nose.
Carl Sands is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joshua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##CL2#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Sands prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
Sands blocking some punches.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand into Sands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sands's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Joshua. #KD2#
Joshua drops Sands onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sands is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sands is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Sands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands. #BC#
Sands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sands seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua wants to clinch.
Joshua slips a straight right by Sands.#T3#
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Sands tries to counter by clinching up but Joshua breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Joshua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sands, pushing him back against the cage.
Sands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Sands.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Sands's ribcage. Sands let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Sands blocks an uppercut.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Joshua rushes Yu and presses him up against the cage.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Yu controls the action.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joshua is pushing Yu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yus head.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu.
Yu trying to stall but Joshua improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Yu tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Yu's head.
Joshua taking a breather.
Yu slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua lands with a right to the head.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua is pushing Yu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Joshua for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Yu misses with the combination.
Yu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshua.#T3#
Joshua lands with an uppercut that bounces Yu off the cage and back into range.
Joshua connects with a body shot.
Joshua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua stalling the fight.
Yu being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshua gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Joshua rushes Yu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
Joshua avoiding damage.
Yu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Joshua rushes Yu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yu up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land. #T1#
Yu looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joshua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Yu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mr Joshua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Joshua is stalling here.
Joshua tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yu can do to turn this around?
Joshua pushes Yu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yus head.
Yu blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Joshua avoiding damage.
Yu misses with some punches.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
Joshua tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua works on Yu's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Joshua working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Joshua. #T3#
Joshua tries to work over Yu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
Yu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joshua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Yu.
Joshua has Yu pressed against the cage.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua stalls.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow.
Joshua lands a left hand. #T4#
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yu up against the cage.
Joshua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joshua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.#BC2#
Yu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yu drops his hands momentarily and Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Joshua walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Joshua swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yu's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Dude Yu was interviewed post fight and said 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.

Event: RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Joshua thows a body kick. Curry tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Joshua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curry lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua stalls.
Curry lands a nice elbow.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Joshua stalling.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Curry lands with a short shot to the head.
Curry lands a right hand.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Curry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curry tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Nice body punch from Joshua. #T1#
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Curry's head.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Curry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Curry lands a body shot.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Joshua.
I was talking to Joshua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curry works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua is breathing heavily.#T2#
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joshua trying to stall but Curry improves his position.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry lands with a short shot to the head.
Curry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Curry lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Curry.
A short body shot lands from Curry as the two fighters clinch.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curry.
Curry cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Curry is working Joshua over against the cage.
Curry lands with a left to the head.
Curry lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Curry.
A short right from Curry. #CUT2#
Mr Joshua's cut is getting worse.
Joshua taking a breather.
Curry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
Curry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Curry.
Still in the clinch, Curry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Curry scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Curry drops Joshua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joshua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Curry.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Curry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Curry. #KD2#
Curry drops Joshua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joshua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4#
Curry has Joshua pressed against the cage. He pushes Joshua back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Curry throws a beautiful elbow that sends Joshua crashing to the floor! Curry piles on the pressure with more strikes! Joshua is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry is the new super heavyweight champion!
Steph Curry 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: RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Joshua instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Bland as he checks the leg kick.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bland throws a hook to the side of Joshua's head but Joshua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshua is just out of range.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Bland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Bland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.
Joshua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joshua lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland misses the jab.
Joshua defending well as Bland loads up on a big left hand.
Bland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Bland throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bland tries to counter by clinching up but Joshua breaks away and moves out of range.
Bland misses with a straight right.
Joshua throws a low kick but Bland moves out of range easily. #T1#
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Bland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua slips a straight right by Bland.
Bland misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua works Bland's body with a nice hook.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joshua tests Bland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Joshua.
Bland scores with a jab to the head.
Bland misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Bland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshua.
Bland looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A big left from Joshua misses.
Joshua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bland connects with a looping right hand.
Joshua tries a low kick but Bland avoids it.
Joshua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bland takes a swing at Joshua's ribcage but misses.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bland misses with a wild combination.
Joshua moves out of range as Bland strikes.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Bland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Joshua has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bland scores with a hook to the body.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bland.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Bland.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Bland.
Bland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bland lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
Bland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua wants to stall.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bland breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bland. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bland throws out the jab.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bland checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Joshua blocks the leg kick.
Bland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshua digs a good hook to Bland's body.
Bland misses the jab.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bland misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Bland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bland throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bland.
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 Jerome Bland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joshua tries a low kick but Bland avoids it.
Bland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bland throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua looks to land a right hand but Bland moved out of range.
Bland misses with a looping left.
Joshua connects with the punch.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Bland moved away.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Bland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua scores with a jab to the head.
Joshua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Bland.
Nice shot by Joshua.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bland is able to avoid easily.
Joshua is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bland. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshua lands with a right hand. #T1#
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Jerome Bland is winning the standup battle so far.
Bland misses the shot to the body.
Bland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joshua feints and then cracks Bland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bland down.
Joshua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bland.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jerome Bland's cut is getting worse.
Joshua drops Bland with a straight right hand, right on the button! Joshua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mr Joshua gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Joshua cracks the inside of Shirahama's front leg. #CL2#
Joshua has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua. #BC#
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
Shirahama connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Joshua takes a swing at Shirahama's ribcage but misses.
Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shirahama walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Shirahama misses its intended target.
Joshua works Shirahama's body with a nice hook.
Joshua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shirahama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shirahama.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Shirahama misses with the head strike. #T1#
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama. #BC#
Shirahama manages to break the clinch.
Shirahama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shirahama swinging wildly here.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shirahama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joshua sprawls and moves away.
Joshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shirahama scores with a jab.
Shirahama lands with a cross.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joshua throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Shirahama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Shirahama moves out of range and Joshua only half commits. #CL2#
Joshua moves into range and clinches up with Shirahama.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Shirahama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shirahama misses with some punches.
Shirahama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shirahama tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shirahama throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Shirahama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Shirahama.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Shirahama misses with a body punch.
Shirahama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joshua looking to stall.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Shirahama lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Joshua works on Shirahama's body with a couple of short punches.
Shirahama lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shirahama.
Shirahama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua works on Shirahama's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shirahama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Shirahama fails to land.
Shirahama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shirahama as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
Shirahama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshua. Joshua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Joshua moves into range and clinches up with Shirahama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
Joshua is looking to control Shirahama's arms but Shirahama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama lands with a light punch inside.
Shirahama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua is pushing Shirahama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joshua tries to stall but Shirahama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shirahama wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshua stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shirahama blocks an uppercut.
Joshua stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua's cut.
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#
Joshua catches Shirahama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shirahama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Shirahama persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Shirahama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshua tries to clinch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Shirahama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Shirahama finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua scores with a jab. Shirahama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shirahama.
A jab from Shirahama misses. #CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shirahama lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Joshua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shirahama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shirahama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shirahama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua just leaning against Shirahama, taking a breather.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua trying to stall but Shirahama improves his position.
Shirahama prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shirahama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua trying to stall but Shirahama improves his position.
Joshua tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a right hand.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshua.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Shirahama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Joshua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shirahama swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Shirahama slips a straight right by Joshua.
Shirahama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshua catches Shirahama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Joshua throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shirahama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shirahama. #ES2#
Joshua is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shirahama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Joshua stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Shirahama breaks from the clinch.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshua throws out a leg kick but Shirahama moves out of range and Joshua only half commits.
Shirahama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joshua backs up against the cage.
Shirahama misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Shirahama blocks the low kick.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shirahama misses the jab.
A left lands for Shirahama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Shirahama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshua fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Joshua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shirahama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshua.
Shirahama misses with a straight left.
Shirahama checks a leg kick.
Shirahama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shirahama. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Joshua tries to counter it with a takedown but Shirahama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Joshua wants to clinch up but Shirahama keeps it at a distance.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Shirahama down.
Shirahama needs to keep his hands up - Joshua had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Joshua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshua.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Joshua.
Shirahama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Joshua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshua lands a head kick. Shirahama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshua tries to clinch but Shirahama is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.
Joshua blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shirahama.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Shirahama improves position.
A short left from Joshua.
Shirahama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mr Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Shirahama breaks the clinch. #T1##TD#
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shirahama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Shirahama looks up at the clock and then as Joshua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shirahama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shirahama in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Joshua takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlos Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An elbow from Shirahama crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Shirahama crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Shirahama is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshua is defending well.
Joshua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shirahama in side control, throwing shots but Joshua defends.
Shirahama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shirahama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joshua is not content to let Shirahama control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joshua is trying to buck Shirahama off.
Shirahama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joshua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mr Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Shirahama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Shirahama misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Shirahama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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 Carlos Shirahama.
I think Joshua 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RS 158 Gettin' Filthy
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wolfsbruder tries to keep at a distance but Joshua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfsbruder controls the action.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua 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.#BC2#
Wolfsbruder breaks from the clinch.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joshua throws out a loose jab but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua misses with a hook
and Wolfsbruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Wolfsbruder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua misses with the combination.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joshua blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfsbruder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.
Wolfsbruder misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Wolfsbruder - just one landing.
Joshua moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshua. Wolfsbruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfsbruder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshua with a body shot.
Joshua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolfsbruder's calf.
Wolfsbruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Joshua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfsbruder has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder lands with a cross. #T2#
Joshua misses with a body punch
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshua misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Wolfsbruder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joshua throws a solid leg kick but Wolfsbruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joshua.
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joshua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Joshua catches Wolfsbruder right on the button with a cross.
Wolfsbruder with a hook.
Joshua tries to clinch up but Wolfsbruder circles away and keeps his distance.
Joshua thows a leg kick but Wolfsbruder checks it
and Wolfsbruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua'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.#BC2#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch.
Joshua cracks the inside of Wolfsbruder's front leg.
Wolfsbruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshua is just out of range.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Joshua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with a leg kick
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Wolfsbruder moves away and avoids it.
Joshua looks to land a left hand but Wolfsbruder moved out of range nicely.
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfsbruder moves away.
Wolfsbruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Joshua should have avoided that one. #T4#
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the side of Joshua's head but Joshua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfsbruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua moves in looking to clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him off.
Wolfsbruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Wolfsbruder catches Joshua right on the button with a cross.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Wolfsbruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joshua swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Joshua looks to clinch
and Wolfsbruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Joshua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the side of Joshua's head but Joshua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wolfsbruder in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Joshua feinted with a counter takedown.
Joshua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Joshua avoids the punch easily.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joshua.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Joshua is predictable there
and Wolfsbruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder throws a one two combo.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Wolfsbruder moves away and avoids it.
Wolfsbruder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Wolfsbruder.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshua doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfsbruder circles away.
Joshua tries to clinch up but Wolfsbruder circles away and keeps his distance.
Joshua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder staying out of range there.
Wolfsbruder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joshua with a body shot.#T1#
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Wolfsbruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolfsbruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfsbruder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshua moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joshua's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Joshua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolfsbruder is just out of range.
Joshua throws a hook to the side of Wolfsbruder's head but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder counters with a series of strikes. Joshua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wolfsbruder blocks a leg kick.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Joshua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Joshua throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfsbruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Joshua misses with a right hand
letting Wolfsbruder counter with a right hand.
Joshua tries to clinch there but Wolfsbruder circles away.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolfsbruder sprawls and moves away.
Joshua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolfsbruder on the side of the head.
Joshua thows a leg kick but Wolfsbruder checks it
and Wolfsbruder counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Joshua badly! He tries to strike back but Wolfsbruder puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Joshua out cold! Oh man, Joshua will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Elric Wolfsbruder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RS 154 Rising Storm
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Joshua scores with a leg kick.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Beefcake.
Joshua throws a shot to the body.
Joshua connects with the punch.
Joshua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beefcake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beefcake looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Beefcake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joshua checks it well.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
Beefcake throws a leg kick but Joshua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshua throws out a powerful jab.
Beefcake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!#CL2#
Joshua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshua is trying to stall.
Joshua tries to stall but Beefcake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Beefcake's ribcage. Beefcake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beefcake backwards. #T1#
Beefcake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beefcake or not.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Beefcake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beefcake is trying to pull guard but Joshua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beefcake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua is working Beefcake over against the cage.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Beefcake's head.
Beefcake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
Joshua stalling.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.#T2#
Joshua lands a body shot.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Joshua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Joshua taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua cracks Beefcake with a nice body shot.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.#KD2#
Joshua lands a left and a right that send Beefcake crashing to the mat, dazed. Joshua thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Brutus Beefcake has been cut.#CL2#
Joshua rushes Beefcake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Beefcake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joshua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua stalling the fight.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beefcake backwards.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Joshua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beefcake up against the cage.
Joshua has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beefcake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joshua can turn it around.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beefcake up against the cage.
Joshua receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Joshua lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Joshua stalling.
Beefcake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beefcake takes a shot to the head.
Beefcake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beefcake has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshua'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.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Beefcake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Beefcake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joshua feints and then cracks Beefcake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beefcake down.
Beefcake throws a head kick but Joshua moves out of range.
Beefcake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Joshua lands a big head kick that sends Beefcake tumbling to the mat! Joshua takes a step backwards and waves Beefcake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Beefcake swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
Joshua catches Beefcake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Beefcake shoots in and gets a takedown into Joshua's guard.
Joshua is looking to stand up but Beefcake isn't so interested in that idea.
Joshua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beefcake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beefcake is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beefcake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Beefcake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefcake postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it.
Beefcake throws a big right hand that misses.
Beefcake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beefcake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Joshua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Beefcake backwards.
Joshua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beefcake up against the cage.
Joshua leaning against his opponent. #T2##TD#
Beefcake jumps guard and drags Joshua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Beefcake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joshua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beefcake throws his legs up looking for a submission but Joshua uses it to pass to side control.
Beefcake is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Joshua has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Joshua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beefcake's calf.
Joshua lands with a cross.
Beefcake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beefcake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beefcake throws a leg kick but Joshua checks it.
Joshua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beefcake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beefcake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joshua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefcake. That did some damage!
Joshua stalks Beefcake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beefcake's face. Beefcake staggers backwards, shaken.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua works on Beefcake's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joshua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Beefcake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beefcake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Joshua drops Beefcake with a beautiful combination! Beefcake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Beefcake is rocked!
Beefcake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joshua can pounce on him.
Oh Beefcake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua tries to clinch but Beefcake moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Joshua darts in and clinches Beefcake up against the cage.
Joshua is leaning against Beefcake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beefcake seems to have got his legs back now.
Joshua digs a right hand into Beefcake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beefcake's gas tank.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brutus Beefcake's cut.
That's time! Beefcake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Beefcake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Beefcake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beefcake misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Joshua slowing the pace effectively.
Joshua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua taking a breather.
Joshua'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.
Joshua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beefcake backwards. #T1#
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beefcake wants to take the fight to the mat but Joshua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua tries to stall but Beefcake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Beefcake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joshua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mr Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joshua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joshua pushes Beefcake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Beefcake misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Beefcake walks into a jab.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Beefcake's body. Beefcake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Joshua lands a big uppercut and Beefcake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beefcake looks OK. Joshua waves Beefcake back to his feet!#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joshua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beefcake being controlled against the cage.#KD2#
Joshua drops Beefcake onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beefcake is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beefcake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Joshua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beefcake trying to stall but Joshua improves his position.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Beefcake gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beefcake letting Joshua take a breather here.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beefcake or not.
Brutus Beefcake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beefcake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beefcake.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Beefcake improves position.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Joshua. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beefcake.
Beefcake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Beefcake on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefcake tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Beefcake swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefcake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beefcake misses with some punches.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mr Joshua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beefcake swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Joshua.
Joshua pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
A head punch on the inside from Beefcake fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joshua 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Joshua thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Boston slips under a jab.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Boston lands a nice hook to Joshua's body. Joshua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Boston connects with a single shot there.
Joshua takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Boston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boston controls the position.
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Boston staying calm.
Boston lands an elbow.
Boston 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.
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joshua is trying to buck Boston off.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boston lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boston working the ground and pound from side control.
Boston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joshua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joshua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Joshua tries to reverse the position but Boston maintains control.#T3#
Boston landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Boston dominating with strikes here.
Boston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boston is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Joshua goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Boston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DFC 56: Dog Vs Chikatchawan
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Arones slips a straight right by Joshua.#TD#
Arones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joshua did well to prevent Arones getting side control.
Joshua controlling the position well.
Arones wants to pass to mount but Joshua is defending the position.
Arones wants to control but Joshua is keeping him busy.
Arones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Arones controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arones.
Arones wants to control the pace but Joshua is squirming around nicely.
Joshua holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1##SUB#
Arones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Arones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Joshua is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Joshua and Arones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Arones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arones moves into full mount!
Arones wants to take his opponent's back but instead Joshua manages to regain half guard.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Arones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Joshua trying to keep a closed guard but Arones is proving a slippery customer.
Arones prevents Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Arones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joshua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Arones wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Arones pushing down on Joshua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Arones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joshua sees it coming and defends easily.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Joshua is looking to escape.
Arones passes to full mount! #SUB#
Arones wants to finish this one by submission but Joshua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Arones. #SUB#
Arones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joshua has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Arones looking for a guillotine from mount but Joshua is having none of it.
Arones avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.#SUB#
Arones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joshua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Arones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joshua is on top in guard.
Joshua 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua won't allow Arones to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Arones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Arones is out of range.
Joshua takes one on the button.
Joshua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Arones finds it's way through Joshua's defenses.
Arones ducks right into an uppercut from Joshua.
Arones dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Joshua swinging wildly here. #T1#
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arones manages to avoid it.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Arones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joshua as he avoids it easily.
Arones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arones thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arones misses with a jab to the body
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arones off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Arones misses the target. #T2#
Arones misses with a body shot.
Arones shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Arones saw that one coming.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arones slips a straight right by Joshua.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Arones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range.
Arones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Arones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joshua throws a lazy right hand but Arones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arones tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Arones tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Joshua tries to break free but Arones pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Arones wants the takedown. Joshua is fighting it off but Arones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joshua's guard against the cage.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones advances position into side control!
Arones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joshua is looking for a sweep.#ES2#
Joshua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Arones tests Joshua's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arones.
Joshua lands a jab to Arones's midsection.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones looks to land a right hand but Joshua moved out of range.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Arones feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arones was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Arones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arones shoots in but Joshua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joshua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Arones swings for the body but Joshua moves out of range. #T1#
Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arones moves away.
Arones throws a big shot that misses.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Joshua stuns Arones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arones avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Arones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arones shoots in for a double leg but Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Arones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arones staying out of range there.
Arones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Arones attempts a counter takedown but Joshua avoids it well and moves away.
Arones moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
Arones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joshua sprawls and moves away.
Joshua takes a swing at Arones's ribcage but misses.
Arones tries to counter with a takedown but Joshua is quick to defend against it.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A jab lands there for Joshua.
Joshua throws a body punch but Arones moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Arones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arones.
Arones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
A nice side step and Joshua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Arones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arones lands in his opponent's guard.
Arones trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom. #T4#
Arones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joshua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joshua is looking to regain half guard here but Arones keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Arones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joshua, who protects the arm well.
Arones working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshua 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 46: Savkov Vs McDonnell
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Infamous lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Infamous tries to clinch up but Joshua circles away and keeps his distance.
Infamous moves to clinch but Joshua breaks away
and Joshua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Infamous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Infamous wants to clinch
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Infamous looks to clinch
and Joshua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joshua cracks a nice hook into Infamous's ribs.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshua counters with a crisp right that sends Infamous to the canvas! Joshua follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Dio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshua.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua jabs Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dio gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Joshua gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Joshua staying out of range there.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Ortiz's defenses.
Joshua connects with a crisp jab.
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Joshua lands a big uppercut and Ortiz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ortiz looks OK. Joshua waves Ortiz back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Tim Ortiz has been cut.
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz looks winded!
Joshua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortiz misses with a hook.
Joshua drops Ortiz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Joshua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Joshua walks into a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Slaughter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Slaughter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Joshua trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter throws a big right hand that misses.
Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is pulling down on Slaughter's head. It's preventing any offense from Slaughter, at least for the moment.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slaughter postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it. #T1#
Slaughter trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Joshua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slaughter landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua pulls Slaughter in close to his closed guard and prevents Slaughter from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter is looking to work some ground and pound but Joshua has wrist control.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slaughter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slaughter cracks Joshua with a solid left hand.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slaughter is looking to work some ground and pound but Joshua has wrist control.
Slaughter stays in close to Joshua's body and controls the position.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Slaughter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slaughter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slaughter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joshua is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Slaughter shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Slaughter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua trying to control the position.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slaughter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Slaughter stands up over Joshua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slaughter throws a big elbow that misses.
Joshua is trying to control the position but Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter is working Joshua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slaughter postures up.
Slaughter scoring with some ground and pound.
Slaughter is working Joshua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slaughter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Slaughter 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##TD#
Slaughter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joshua sprawls well initially but Slaughter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joshua keeping hold of Slaughter's head, controlling as best he can.
Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slaughter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slaughter moves into full mount! Joshua won't be happy about that!
Slaughter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slaughter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slaughter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Slaughter working the ground and pound effectively.
Slaughter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Joshua's face.
Slaughter raining down hammerfists from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua is squirming around, avoiding Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount and Joshua is in trouble!
Slaughter misses with a head shot.
Slaughter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joshua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joshua is squirming around, avoiding Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Slaughter.#T2#
Slaughter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
BOOM! Slaughter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joshua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter unloading with bombs!
Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua can do to turn this around?
Slaughter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joshua hang on?
Slaughter landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slaughter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Joshua is rocked!
Slaughter lands a big shot there that rocks Joshua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joshua is still in real trouble! Can Slaughter finish him?
Joshua is in a horrible position here. Slaughter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slaughter throws some wild stikes that Joshua manages to avoid easily.
Joshua seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Slaughter landing strikes from the mount.
Joshua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slaughter with the ground and pound from mount.
Joshua is bucking up trying to escape but Slaughter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slaughter misses with a head shot.
Doctor Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the head.
Slaughter content just to control the position here.
Slaughter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slaughter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slaughter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slaughter working the ground and pound effectively. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joshua is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Slaughter landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Slaughter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Slaughter! Joshua is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doctor Slaughter!
Doctor Slaughter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 18: Demolition
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Arones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Arones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arones is in Joshua's guard.
Joshua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Arones 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.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Arones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Arones throwing strikes from guard but Joshua blocks nicely.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshua is keeping the position for now.
Arones 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#
Arones drops back looking for a leg! Joshua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joshua manages to kick Arones off! Arones jumps back into Joshua's guard.
Arones slips nicely into half guard.
Arones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joshua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Arones wants to work for an arm triangle but Joshua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arones passes to side control. #SUB#
Arones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joshua is trying to control Arones's posture but Arones avoids it.
Arones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joshua is avoiding damage well.
Arones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joshua to see if he's OK.
Joshua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Arones looking to secure an arm triangle but Joshua defends it well. #T3#
Joshua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arones fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Arones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joshua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arones. #SUB#
Arones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joshua is on top in guard. #SUB#
Arones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joshua passes into side control. #T4#
Arones is looking for a sweep.
Arones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joshua is trying to control the action in half guard but Arones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joshua prevents Arones from improving his position.#SUB#
Arones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Joshua jumps into side control!
What's Arones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Arones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Gabriel Arones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshua is staying active underneath Arones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arones is looking for a kimura but Joshua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arones to get the leverage.
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua keeps working. #SUB#
Arones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joshua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arones. #T1#
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. Arones connects with a nice short shot to Joshua's temple.
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua keeps working.
Arones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arones trying to advance position but Joshua counters by regaining guard.
Joshua can't keep his opponent in guard - Arones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joshua! #T2##SUB#
Arones goes for an armbar but Joshua turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joshua. #SUB#
Arones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshua defends well.
Arones 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##SUB#
Arones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Joshua wants to control but Arones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arones trying to pass the guard but Joshua defending well.
Joshua trying to hold on to Arones's head to control him but Arones postures up. #SUB#
Arones is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joshua is in trouble now - Arones has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Arones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Joshua turns into him and now he's in Arones's guard. #T4##SUB#
Arones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joshua has picked Arones up and slammed him! Arones can't keep hold of the triangle and Joshua manages to pass to side control!
Arones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Petersen's Party Place, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua moves into full mount!
Joshua prevents Arones from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Arones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joshua leaves Arones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Arones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arones goes for a double leg but Joshua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshua continues to drive forward.
Joshua scores with the left hand. Arones knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Arones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joshua napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Arones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Joshua!
Arones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joshua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arones trying to control but Joshua is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Arones controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Arones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joshua is on top in guard. #T2#
Arones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joshua has picked Arones up and slammed him! Arones can't keep hold of the triangle and Joshua manages to pass to side control!
Joshua trying to control the position but Arones is working away.
Arones is trying to work for a sweep but Joshua has mounted him!
Joshua looking to control but Arones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arones wants to hold on but Joshua pushes him away.#T3#
Arones regains half guard.#SUB#
Arones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joshua pulls his head out easily.
Arones wants to get back to full guard but Joshua has passed into side control.
Arones is looking for a sweep.
Arones wants to control but Joshua postures up.
Arones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joshua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Arones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joshua off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Arones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joshua defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Arones is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Arones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joshua is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Arones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arones, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!

Event: DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Milanesi fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Joshua scores with a four punch combination!
Milanesi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone Milanesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Milanesi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milanesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Milanesi can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanesi tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Milanesi back against the cage.
I was talking to Joshua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Milanesi throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Milanesi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milanesi doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
Milanesi shoots in for a takedown but Joshua shows good takedown defense.
Milanesi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joshua as he jumps to the side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simone Milanesi.
Joshua tries to bum rush Milanesi with a series of wild strikes but Milanesi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Milanesi clinches.
Milanesi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Milanesi lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joshua looking to stall.
A short right from Milanesi.
A frustrated look appears on Joshua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joshua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milanesi has him pressed against the cage.
Joshua lands a right hand. #T3#
Milanesi misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Milanesi manages to break the clinch.
Milanesi doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away. #CL2#
Milanesi has managed to clinch.
Milanesi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshua controlling the action here for a moment.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC2#
Milanesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milanesi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milanesi. #CL2#
Milanesi rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milanesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milanesi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joshua blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simone Milanesi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Milanesi misses
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Milanesi darts in and clinches Joshua up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Joshua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milanesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milanesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milanesi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Joshua gets tackled into the cage by Milanesi. Milanesi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Milanesi manages to break the clinch.
Milanesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
No luck for Milanesi with that takedown attempt.
Joshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milanesi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joshua but Joshua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simone Milanesi.
Joshua lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Milanesi clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua is trying to break free.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milanesi misses with some punches. #BC2#
Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Joshua looks to land a combination but Milanesi avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Joshua. #CL2#
Milanesi clinches up against the cage.
Milanesi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua taking a breather.
Milanesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Milanesi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC2#
Milanesi manages to break the clinch.
Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mr Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Milanesi moves into the clinch.
Milanesi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Milanesi clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to break free but Milanesi pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Milanesi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simone Milanesi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Milanesi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Joshua avoiding damage as Milanesi throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milanesi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Milanesi has closed the distance and engaged Joshua in a clinch.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Milanesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simone Milanesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Milanesi closes the distance and clinches.
Milanesi stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Milanesi.
Milanesi misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Milanesi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanesi has Joshua pushed against the cage.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Milanesi has Joshua pressed against the cage.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Milanesi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milanesi is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Milanesi has closed the distance and engaged Joshua in a clinch.
Milanesi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Milanesi can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action. #T2#
Milanesi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Milanesi with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Milanesi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Milanesi darts in and clinches Joshua up against the cage.
Joshua stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joshua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Milanesi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshua up against the cage.
Joshua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milanesi lands with a left to the head.
Joshua blocking some punches. #BC#
Joshua manages to break the clinch.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milanesi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#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.
Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Milanesi clinches.
Milanesi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joshua avoiding damage. #BC2#
Milanesi manages to break the clinch.
Mr Joshua 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!
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Joshua is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone Milanesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milanesi 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simone Milanesi!
Our winner, Simone Milanesi, 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: DFC 7: Manuwa Vs Carver
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Joshua loads up on a big right hand but Mccreth slips the punch.
Joshua throws a hook to the side of Mccreth 's head but Mccreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joshua lands with a right hand.
Joshua jabs Mccreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mccreth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Mccreth closes the distance and clinches.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the head but Joshua blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
The referee calls for Mccreth to work.
Mccreth tries a knee to the head but Joshua blocks it.
Mccreth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mccreth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joshua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Mccreth fails to land.
Joshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Joshua checks a leg kick.#CL#
Mccreth rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mccreth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshua avoids it.#BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccreth defending well as Joshua loads up on a big left hand.
Mccreth throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
Mccreth tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
Mccreth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joshua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshua moves away.
Joshua throws a good cross that connects.
Mccreth tries to clinch but Joshua is having none of it.
Joshua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mccreth doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away. #CL#
Mccreth gets a clinch. #T3#
A knee to the head by Mccreth . #BC2#
Joshua breaks the clinch.
Mccreth misses with an uppercut
and Joshua counters with a right hand to the body.
Mccreth is breathing heavily.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Joshua lands the left hand.
Mccreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Mccreth is rocked!
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Mccreth 's belly button to the back.
Joshua throws a series of punches but Mccreth moves out of range.
Arrin Mccreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua cracks Mccreth with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mccreth falls to his knees and Joshua doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Joshua lands a jab.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
Joshua throws a right and a left that Minakov avoids nicely.
Minakov walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Minakov has been cut.
Minakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minakov moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Minakov counters with a nice double leg into 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minakov controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov is fighting to break Joshua's control of his arms but Joshua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back looking for a leg! Joshua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joshua manages to kick Minakov off! Minakov jumps back into Joshua's guard.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
Minakov postures up in Joshua's guard and throws a big left but Joshua blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minakov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Minakov looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but Minakov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshua defends it well.
Joshua lands a really nice looking cross but Minakov seems unphased. #TD2#
Minakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minakov is stalling in the full guard.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshua has his hands on Minakov's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minakov won't allow Joshua to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Minakov with that takedown attempt.
Joshua cracks Minakov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Minakov.
Joshua throws a body punch but Minakov moves out of range.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Minakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Minakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Joshua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minakov is working away from the top position though.
Minakov wants to pass the guard but Joshua is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minakov is still trying to improve position.
Minakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Minakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minakov throws a strike but Joshua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minakov landing with the ground and pound.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing Minakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Minakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Minakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Minakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joshua's head.
Minakov wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Minakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joshua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Joshua swinging wildly here.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
Minakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Minakov's cut.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joshua lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Minakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Minakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Joshua drops Minakov with a beautiful combination! Minakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joshua is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Minakov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua missing with a left hand there. Minakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Minakov ducks down to avoid it.
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Joshua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
The cut above Vitaly Minakov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minakov.
Joshua takes a swing at Minakov's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshua misses the target.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Minakov.
Joshua checks a low kick from Minakov.#T2#
Joshua misses with a double jab.
Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minakov feints the counter takedown.
Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Minakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minakov with the counter takedown but Joshua avoids it easily.#CL2#
Minakov pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Minakov jumps guard but Joshua stands there with Minakov around his waist. Minakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Joshua letting Minakov take a breather here.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Minakov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minakov can do to turn this around?
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minakov tries to pull guard but Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minakov.
Minakov is trying to force a seperation but Joshua has the dominant position.
Vitaly Minakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshua smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Joshua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshua, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Joshua!

Event: LKO Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Evans tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans tries to clinch but Joshua moves away #KD2#
and Joshua counters with a crisp one two that drops Evans! Joshua thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Evans to his feet! Evans is in big trouble!
Joshua lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Evans is looking to close the distance but Joshua sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Evans crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Evans is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mr Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Joshua there.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Kusuma has been cut.
Kusuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Joshua lands a big right hand that sends Kusuma crashing to the mat! Joshua stays standing though and waves Kusuma back to his feet!
Joshua grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kusuma takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Joshua cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Joshua!

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