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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua comes into the arena with Shut Up blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
The Tank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Tank rushes Joshua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The Tank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joshua's defenses.
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
The Tank is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Tank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joshua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Tank is keeping busy.
The Tank wants to take the fight to the mat but Joshua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua scores with a jab. The Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frank The Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua cracks The Tank with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Frank The Tank has been cut.
The Tank shoots in and drives through. Joshua sprawls well.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
The Tank looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua catches The Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Tank rushes Joshua and presses him up against the ropes.
The Tank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Tank throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Tank wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Tank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua is trying to control the position but The Tank postures up.
The Tank postures up and lands a big shot to Joshua's brow.
The Tank tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joshua is on top in guard.
Joshua wants to get up but he can't break The Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Tank looking to control but Joshua passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joshua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under The Tank.
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
The Tank tries to roll over but Joshua keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is thwarting The Tank's attempts to control the position.
Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Tank tries to get to full guard but Joshua has control of the leg.
The Tank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The Tank tries to lock up and control but Joshua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joshua get's back to his feet.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Tank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joshua swivels and escapes.
Joshua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Frank The Tank's cut even more.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Tank is defended easily by Joshua.
Joshua scoring well with a low kick there.
The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
The Tank is trying to drag Joshua to the mat but Joshua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Tank.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joshua!
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua closes the distance and pushes The Tank back into the ropes.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Tank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joshua prevents it.
The Tank blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Joshua swings wildly with an uppercut but The Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
The Tank is breathing heavily.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joshua pushes The Tank back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tank can do to turn this around?
Joshua lands a nice uppercut.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
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 looking to stall.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by The Tank.
Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joshua prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Tank backwards.
Joshua tries to land a knee to the head but The Tank blocks with his arms.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Frank The Tank's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Tank blocks an uppercut.
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 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The Tank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Tank's face.
A short left from Joshua.
The Tank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Tank postures up.
Joshua has momentary wrist control but The Tank slips an elbow through the middle.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank distracts Joshua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Tank wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving.
Joshua managing to control the position.
Joshua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Tank's guard.
Joshua wants to stand but The Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Tank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joshua wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshua keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
The Tank won't allow Joshua to sweep him here.
Joshua working a defensive guard here.
Joshua looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshua, not yet.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that second round.
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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Tank moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Joshua lands a glancing blow to the side of The Tank's head.
The Tank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Tank drives through and clinches with Joshua against the ropes.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua won't allow it.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
The Tank looking for a takedown.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Joshua manages to get underhooks.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.
Joshua working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua is trying to maintain a safe position but The Tank gets an underhook and turns Joshua into the ropes.
The Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshua slows down the pace here.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
The Tank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joshua wanted to stand there but The Tank had control of the position.
The Tank is trying to control the position but Joshua postures up.
Joshua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Tank clinches up against the ropes.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Tank wants a takedown.
Joshua taking a breather.
The Tank tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries to pull guard but Joshua holds him up against the ropes and eventually The Tank drops back down to his feet.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by The Tank.
Nice body punch from Joshua - that landed with a thud.
Joshua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike.
The Tank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joshua is defending well.
The Tank takes a shot to the head.
The Tank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua lands with a nice combination. The Tank backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Tank's head.
Frank The Tank's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank The Tank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Frank The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I should have been better prepared. '.
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energy
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RATING
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