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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Chowder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Chowder 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 slips a jab and a cross from Chowder.
Chowder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Chowder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
Anthoniiii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clam Chowder.
Chowder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chowder. #T1#
Chowder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joshua sprawls well. Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chowder gets slowly back to his feet.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but Chowder manages to avoid it.
Chowder has a takedown stuffed.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua throws a big counter combination but Chowder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chowder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#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.
Chowder tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Chowder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshua tries a body shot but Chowder blocks it.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Chowder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chowder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Chowder blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chowder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Chowder has Joshua pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
Chowder looks winded!
Joshua prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshua scores with a shot to the side of Chowder's head.
Joshua digs a right hand into Chowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chowder's gas tank.
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua is struggling to control the position.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Joshua works on Chowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua pushes Chowder 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.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Chowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Joshua.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Joshua as the two fighters clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chowder's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniiii Joshua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chowder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to avoid it but Chowder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joshua to the ground. Joshua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Chowder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joshua is trying to defend but Chowder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joshua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joshua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowder prevents Joshua from standing back up.
Chowder wants to free his trapped foot but Joshua is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Joshua wants to improve his position but Chowder is controlling well.
Chowder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joshua wants to control but Chowder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chowder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Chowder stops Joshua from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chowder misses with a takedown attempt - Joshua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chowder shoots in and drives through. Joshua sprawls well.
Anthoniiii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clam Chowder.
Chowder is breathing heavily.
Chowder misses with a takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a left to the body.
Chowder dives in and grabs Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joshua pushes down on Chowder's head and hops out.
Chowder has his takedown stuffed
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Chowder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthoniiii Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chowder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Chowder persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chowder looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Joshua throwing a counter right hand but Chowder manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Chowder.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Joshua blocks the leg kick.
Joshua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chowder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joshua throws a big counter combination but Chowder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chowder with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Joshua counters with a left hand that sends Chowder to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Clam Chowder has been cut.
Joshua wants to stand but Chowder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Joshua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joshua wants to pass the guard but Chowder is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chowder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joshua is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chowder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniiii Joshua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clam Chowder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chowder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chowder somewhat.
Joshua stuffs the takedown attempt from Chowder. Chowder gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anthoniiii Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowder tried to score with a low kick but Joshua checks it.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chowder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anthoniiii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clam Chowder.
Chowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Chowder doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chowder shoots in but no luck this time.
Chowder shoots in looking for a takedown. Joshua tries to sprawl out of it but Chowder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joshua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joshua defends it nicely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chowder misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chowder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joshua counters with a stiff right hand.
Chowder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joshua avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Chowder throws a right and a left that Joshua avoids nicely.
Joshua is looking for a counter combo.
Chowder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chowder doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshua circles away.
Anthoniiii Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chowder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshua. That did some damage!
Joshua slaps away a takedown attempt from Chowder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
A combination from Chowder does no damage.
Chowder throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chowder closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Joshua slaps away a takedown attempt from Chowder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Joshua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthoniiii 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthoniiii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Joshua swats away the attempt to clinch by Poney.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Poney.
#CL#
Poney moves into the clinch.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney digs a right hand underneath Joshua's ribcage. Joshua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Poney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joshua lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poney.
Poney misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua lands a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua blocking some punches.
#T2#
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Poney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua is leaning against Poney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poney misses with some punches.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Poney fails to land.
Poney blocking some punches.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Poney is trying to maintain a safe position but Joshua gets an underhook and turns Poney into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poney misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Poney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua is pushing Poney 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 throws a head punch that misses.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Poney is trying to maintain a safe position but Joshua gets an underhook and turns Poney into the cage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua stalling the fight.
Joshua lands with a left to the head.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.
Poney struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua misses with some punches.
#T4#
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joshua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua works on Poney's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Joshua.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poney is breathing heavily.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthoniiii Joshua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Poney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poney looks to clinch
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Poney misses with a wild body shot.
Poney tries to close the distance and clinch but Joshua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Poney clinches up with Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.
Poney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Joshua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Poney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joshua up against the cage.
Anthoniiii Joshua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poney struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poneys head.
Poney working aggressively here.
#T2#
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Poney back against the cage.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Poney blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Joshua.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
Nice body punch from Poney.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poney or not.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua pushes Poney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Poney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
Poney blocking some punches.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthoniiii Joshua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Poney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Poney misses the jab.
Poney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Poney misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshua throws out a counter right but Poney avoids it with no problem.
Poney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a three punch combo that has Poney backing up. Poney nods at Joshua to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poney scores with a hook to the body. Joshua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poney misses with a hook. Joshua ducked under it nicely.
Joshua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthoniiii Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poney loads up on a big right hand but Joshua slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshua! But no joy.#CL#
Poney closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Charles Poney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poney 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.
A right hand to the body from Joshua.
A short left from Poney.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Poney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Poney.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Joshua lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Joshua.
Poney tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Poney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Poney fails to land.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Poney takes a shot to the head.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua lands a body shot.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney lands a left hand.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Poney.
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 Charles Poney.
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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthoniiii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkanovski misses with a double jab
and Joshua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joshua sprawls well. Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Volkanovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joshua circles away.
Joshua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a counter combo.
No luck for Volkanovski with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Joshua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkanovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joshua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Joshua is avoiding it.
Joshua is looking for the big counter here.
Volkanovski misses the body punch #KD2#
and Joshua counters with a right hand that sends Volkanovski tumbling to the canvas! Can Joshua finish him? He dives into Volkanovski's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!
Volkanovski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joshua controls the pace.
Oh Volkanovski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkanovski seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Volkanovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua tries to stand but Volkanovski is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Joshua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joshua is looking to advance position but Volkanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Joshua is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joshua manages to control the position for a moment.
Volkanovski avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.#T4#
Joshua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Volkanovski is staying active.
Joshua really wants to buck Volkanovski off and get back to his feet.
Joshua is trying desperately to improve position.
Volkanovski controlling 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthoniiii Joshua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Joshua keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Joshua as Volkanovski shoots in.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkanovski throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown
and Joshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski looks to clinch
and Joshua counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Volkanovski badly! He tries to strike back but Joshua puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Volkanovski out cold! Oh man, Volkanovski will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthoniiii Joshua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Poney forces Joshua back against the cage and clinches.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney misses with a punch on the inside.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joshuas head.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joshua misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Poney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Poney.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poney lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Poney gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Joshua.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but Poney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Poney lands with a right to the head.
Poney digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short right from Poney on the inside.
Poney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua stalling in the clinch but Poney improves position.
Poney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Poney as the two fighters clinch.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
A short right from Joshua on the inside.
Joshua digs a right hand underneath Poney's ribcage. Poney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with a punch to the body.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Poney.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poney working aggressively here.
Poney blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Poney lands a nice uppercut.
Poney misses with a body punch.
Poney digs a right hand into Joshua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joshua's gas tank.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua tries a body shot but Poney blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Poney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Poney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshua.
Nice jab there from Poney.
Poney throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Poney clinches with his opponent.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
A shot in the inside from Poney.
A right hook to the body lands for Poney.
Poney pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Poney working aggressively here.
Poney lands with a right to the head.
Poney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua working aggressively here.
#T1#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Poney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua just leaning against Poney, taking a breather. #BC2#
Poney breaks from the clinch.
Joshua takes one to the side of the head.
Joshua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poney with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Poney moves into the clinch successfully.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Poney - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Poney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poney lands with a light punch inside.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any 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!
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Poney avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Charles Poney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poney cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poney lands with a short shot to the head.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Poney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poney.
Joshua just leaning against Poney, taking a breather.
Poney lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Poney works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but Poney gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the cage.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Poney on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poney.
Poney lands a body punch.
Poney scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poney is keeping busy.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Poney controls his hands.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua gets through Poney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua lands a hook that snaps the head of Poney backwards.
Poney misses with the head strike.
Joshua is working Poney over against the cage.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poney lands an uppercut.
Poney tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua blocks an uppercut.
Poney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poney or not.
Poney lands with a short punch 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Poney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Poney pushes Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Poney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poney stalling in the clinch.
Poney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Poney lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Poney.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poney as Joshua tries to tie him up.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Poney lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards. #T1#
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney has a couple of punches blocked by Joshua.
Poney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Poney controls the action.
Poney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poney working aggressively here.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Poney gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Poney lands a left hand.
Poney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joshua lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poney lands a shot to the body.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Poney takes a shot to the head.
Poney blocks a body shot from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poney.
Poney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Joshua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poney swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poney goes for a takedown attempt but Joshua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poney scores with a nice right hand.
Poney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles Poney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joshua was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Poney gets a clinch.
Poney lands a shoulder strike.
Poney prevents a body shot from Joshua.
Poney misses with some punches.
#T4#
Poney throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short right from Poney.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joshua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poney's elbow.
Joshua tries to work over Poney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthoniiii Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Poney.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Poney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poney 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Poney! |
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