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Event:
DUEL#96 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
O Houlihan misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
O Houlihan is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
#SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
O Houlihan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Joe is working for a kimura but O Houlihan is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Joe is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Joe stops O Houlihan from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe prevents O Houlihan from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Joe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can O Houlihan defend it? Joe steps over the head and cranks it - O Houlihan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikhasevich is keeping the position for now.
Mikhasevich keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Joe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikhasevich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joe has Mikhasevich in his guard.#REVB#
Joe has a closed guard, preventing Mikhasevich from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Joe pulls Mikhasevich in close to prevent any damage.
Mikhasevich won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Mikhasevich wanted to stand there but Joe had control of the position. #SUB#
Joe has his foot on Mikhasevich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikhasevich works his way back into a safe position though.
Mikhasevich is looking to stand up but Joe won't let him.
Joe wants to sweep here but Mikhasevich controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhasevich defends it easily.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Joe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joe is proving hard to escape from.
Joe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Mikhasevich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mikhasevich duly obliges.
Mikhasevich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Slugger Joe has been cut.
Joe shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Joe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Joe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Joe looks to clinch but Mikhasevich throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Joe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
A relieved looking Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.#TD2#
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Joe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Joe controlling the position for now.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Davis is working for a kimura but Joe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joe is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joe is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Davis is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kevin Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Joe gets caught flat footed, as Davis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joe is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully. #T4#
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Joe pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Joe working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Davis turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Joe off and cradles Davis's limp body as Joe celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
DUEL#73 Makaaja vs Fanning
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khahaar quickly recovers to half guard.
Khahaar tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Joe is working for a kimura but Khahaar is defending it quite comfortably.
Khahaar is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Khahaar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB2#
Khahaar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khahaar is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is controlling the pace.
Khahaar tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Khahaar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
DUEL#65 Esposito vs Gaultier
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Joe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eastwood's guard.#SUB#
Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joe wants to control from the top but Eastwood keeps moving.
Joe passes Eastwood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eastwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joe is thwarting Eastwood's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eastwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joe maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Eastwood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Joe has cracked it and Eastwood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Joe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tellegio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joe fails with the takedown
and Tellegio counters with a big head kick but Joe shrugs it off.
Tellegio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tellegio counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Joe off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tellegio follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Joe was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Tellegio!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 4
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
si controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
si is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
si wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
si is controlling Joe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
si has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
si is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
si is concentrating on defense, preventing Joe from advancing position. #T1#
si is looking to improve his position.
si is controlling Joe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
si actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Joe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. si tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 3
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Joe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conroy cracks Joe with an open hand slap.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conroy counters with a straight right hand.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt
and Conroy counters with a left to the body.
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conroy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alan Conroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugger Joe.
Joe shoots and misses
and Conroy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conroy lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe tries for a takedown but Conroy circles away easily
and Conroy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conroy with a hook.
Conroy lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe has his takedown stuffed
and Conroy counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Conroy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Conroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Joe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conroy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Joe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Joe has hold of Conroy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Conroy seems comfortable defending it but Joe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Conroy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Conroy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Joe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 2
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Stobbart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stobbart is nestled in close to Joe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stobbart wants to free his trapped foot but Joe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stobbart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stobbart controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stobbart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stobbart is working away from the top position though.
Stobbart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though. #SUB#
Stobbart is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stobbart to get the leverage.
Stobbart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Joe wants to control but Stobbart is keeping busy.
Stobbart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stobbart is working away from the top position though.
Stobbart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stobbart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stobbart controlling the action here.
Joe wants to improve his position but Stobbart is controlling well.
#SUB#
Stobbart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe sees it coming and defends easily.
Stobbart missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Joe is defending against the submission attempts here by Stobbart.
#T2#
Joe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stobbart is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Stobbart is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stobbart prevents Joe from improving his position.
Stobbart trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe trying to control but Stobbart postures up.
Joe has hold of Stobbart's hands but Stobbart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stobbart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joe.#T3#
Stobbart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stobbart controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself.
Joe pushing down on Stobbart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stobbart trying to hold on to Joe's head to control him but Joe postures up.
#SUB2#
Joe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stobbart misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Stobbart is defending well.
#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura here.
Stobbart scores with a few weak punches. #T4#
Stobbart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stobbart.
Stobbart trying to control the position.
Stobbart wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe trying to control but Stobbart is working from the bottom.
Stobbart tries to strike from the bottom.
Joe forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stobbart is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stobbart! #SUB2#
Joe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stobbart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stobbart is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stobbart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stobbart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe fails with the takedown.#TD#
Stobbart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
George Stobbart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Stobbart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well.
Stobbart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stobbart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stobbart.
Stobbart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe trying to hold on to Stobbart's head to control him but Stobbart postures up.
Joe wants to improve his position but Stobbart is controlling well.
Joe manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stobbart is aware though and is defending well.
Stobbart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Joe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stobbart throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joe's body to avoid the submission. Joe has instead reached around Stobbart's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slugger Joe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 700 Round 1
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Joe's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Fox. Beautiful body shot.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Joe fails with the takedown.
Jaden Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugger Joe.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Joe shoots in.
Fox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fox as he avoids it easily.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad. #T1#
Fox works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Joe scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.#SUB2#
Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Fox managing to control the position.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Fox is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe advances position into side control!
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fox's legs. #SUB2#
Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Joe has an Americana. Fox didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Joe is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Joe hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Slugger Joe!
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