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Event:
gc148
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1# Joe moves away from the strike by Pourramenazanali. Joe swings for the body but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pourramenazanali tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away. Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Joe moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pourramenazanali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joe's brow. Pourramenazanali lands an uppercut. Joe blocks an elbow strike. Joe is pressed up against the cage. Pourramenazanali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joe down to the mat. Joe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Pourramenazanali has a takedown stuffed. Joe throws a leg kick which misses Pourramenazanali's front leg but catches the back leg as Pourramenazanali tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pourramenazanali takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pourramenazanali misses the shot to the body. Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses. Pourramenazanali lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pourramenazanali darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1##CL2# Pourramenazanali pushes Joe up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Pourramenazanali has picked Joe up - he's going for a ride! Pourramenazanali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer. Pourramenazanali working the head and body with strikes. Pourramenazanali trying to control from Joe's half guard. Joe has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Pourramenazanali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pourramenazanali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Pourramenazanali trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. Pourramenazanali throwing strikes but missing. Pourramenazanali won't allow Joe to sweep him here. Pourramenazanali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2# Pourramenazanali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pourramenazanali misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pourramenazanali misses with the ground and pound. The strikes coming from Pourramenazanali are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Pourramenazanali misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Check out the look on Pourramenazanali's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pourramenazanali postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Joe is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Joe defending against the ground and pound. Joe can't do much from the bottom here. Pourramenazanali advances to mount. #T3# Pourramenazanali looking to ground and pound but Joe is blocking nicely. Joe is squirming around, avoiding Pourramenazanali's attempts to control the action. Pourramenazanali lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pourramenazanali unloads with some shots from mount but Joe bucks and avoids them well.
Pourramenazanali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pourramenazanali lands a big elbow. Pourramenazanali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pourramenazanali landing punches. Pourramenazanali dominating with strikes here. Joe wants to hold on but Pourramenazanali pushes him away. Pourramenazanali lands a couple of good shots and Joe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4# Pourramenazanali scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Joe is looking for a way out. #ROC2# Joe is rocked! Pourramenazanali misses with an elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Pourramenazanali throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Joe just trying to survive but Pourramenazanali is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Pourramenazanali is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Joe tries to roll but Pourramenazanali sticks to his back.
#SUB2# Joe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pourramenazanali gets his way!
Joe grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Pourramenazanali misses with punches from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round. That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Pourramenazanali moves out of range easily. #CL2# Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches. Pourramenazanali looking to stall.
Pourramenazanali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Joe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Pourramenazanali controls the action.
Pourramenazanali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Joe throws a lazy right hand but Pourramenazanali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pourramenazanali fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pourramenazanali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pourramenazanali. Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pourramenazanali cracks Joe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it. Nice straight punches there by Pourramenazanali. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pourramenazanali.#T1# Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the jaw. Joe tries to clinch but Pourramenazanali is having none of it. Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
Joe tries to clinch up but Pourramenazanali circles away and keeps his distance. Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali throws a jab when Joe was well out of range. Pourramenazanali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pourramenazanali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali connects with the punch. Pourramenazanali misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Pourramenazanali does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe takes one to the chin there. Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pourramenazanali. Joe keeps the fight on the outside. Joe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Pourramenazanali swinging wildly here.
#T2# Pourramenazanali lands a jab to the nose. Pourramenazanali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pourramenazanali. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pourramenazanali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pourramenazanali misses with a looping left.#CL# Joe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Pourramenazanali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Pourramenazanali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pourramenazanali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pourramenazanali throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Pourramenazanali trying to control the position but instead, Joe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pourramenazanali into the cage. A short right from Joe on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Pourramenazanali lands a body punch. Joe works on Pourramenazanali's body with a couple of short punches.#T3# Pourramenazanali is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position. Pourramenazanali is looking for a takedown. Joe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amirezza Pourramenazanali. Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pourramenazanali lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment. Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe lands with a right to the head. Pourramenazanali wants to take the fight to the mat but Joe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Joe tries a body shot but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Pourramenazanali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pourramenazanali on the side of the head. Joe moves out of range as Pourramenazanali strikes.#T4# Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pourramenazanali on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pourramenazanali lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Joe throws a head kick but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe checks a low kick from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pourramenazanali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joe is out of range and Pourramenazanali settles back down. Pourramenazanali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joe. Pourramenazanali darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Pourramenazanali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe. Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pourramenazanali circles away quickly and effectively. Pourramenazanali throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range. Pourramenazanali sizes up Joe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pourramenazanali lands a head shot. Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Pourramenazanali. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Joe ducks under a wild hook from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali throws a low kick, looking for Joe's leg but Joe calmly moves out of range. A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target. As Pourramenazanali backs away, Joe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Pourramenazanali misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Pourramenazanali drives through and clinches with Joe against the cage.
Pourramenazanali lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pourramenazanali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pourramenazanali blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pourramenazanali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pourramenazanali tries a knee to the head but Joe blocks it.
Pourramenazanali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Pourramenazanali'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.#T1##TD2# Pourramenazanali gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pourramenazanali is keen to just control but Joe is a slippery customer. Pourramenazanali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joe! Pourramenazanali prevents Joe from getting the reversal. Joe regains half guard.#SUB2# Pourramenazanali is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Joe as he works his way to full guard.
Pourramenazanali throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pourramenazanali's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVR# Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Pourramenazanali is controlling Joe's posture. Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Pourramenazanali's brow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pourramenazanali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pourramenazanali has Joe pulled in close to control his posture. Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe is working Pourramenazanali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pourramenazanali looking to control.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pourramenazanali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3# Joe wants to sweep here but Pourramenazanali controlling him for the moment. Joe is controlling Pourramenazanali's posture. Joe keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully. Pourramenazanali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Pourramenazanali lands a couple of digs. Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses. Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Pourramenazanali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Joe keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully. Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be getting the better of the standup. Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pourramenazanali tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away. Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Joe tries to clinch up. Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pourramenazanali lands with a kick to the temple. Joe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2# Pourramenazanali gets in close and instigates a clinch. Come on Pourramenazanali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pourramenazanali. #BC2# Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali avoids the body shot from Joe.
And that's the end of the fight! Amirezza Pourramenazanali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pourramenazanali 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali! Amirezza Pourramenazanali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Average Joe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bad luck. But I'll kick your ass next time. '.
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Event:
gc142.5
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Joe throws a hook but Sumerod avoids it easily. Sumerod wants to clinch.#CL2# Sumerod instigates a clinch. Sumerod blocks a body shot from Joe. Joe tries to work over Sumerod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sumerod is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumerod controls his hands.
Sumerod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumerod fails with a takedown attempt. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sumerod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Sumerod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice glancing elbow lands by Sumerod. #T1##TD2# Sumerod jumps guard.
#SUB2# Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
#SUB2# Sumerod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sumerod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Sumerod working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
#SUB2# Sumerod is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2# Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumerod is trying to control the position but Joe postures up. #SUB2# Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sumerod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Sumerod's legs - danger averted. Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Sumerod working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sumerod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Sumerod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumerod bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB##T3# Sumerod throwing strikes but missing. Sumerod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Sumerod won't allow Joe to sweep him here. Sumerod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Joe pulls Sumerod in close to his closed guard and prevents Sumerod from doing any damage or advancing position. Joe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sumerod scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sumerod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sumerod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sumerod landing some decent shots from guard. Sumerod scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sumerod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head. Sumerod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sumerod won't allow Joe to sweep him here. Sumerod distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sumerod scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sumerod throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sumerod trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sumerod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Sumerod. Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Sumerod 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##CL# Joe closes the distance and clinches. Joe takes an elbow to the temple. Joe misses with some punches.
#TD2# Sumerod has picked Joe up - he's going for a ride! Sumerod dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sumerod scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe taking some punishment here, with Sumerod in his half guard. #SUB2# Sumerod wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe is staying active underneath Sumerod, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ground and pound from Sumerod. #SUB2# Sumerod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sumerod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sumerod drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head. Sumerod is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Sumerod is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2# Sumerod is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Sumerod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well. #SUB2# Sumerod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joe defends it well. #SUB2# Sumerod seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Joe is trying to maintain the position but Sumerod is very close to passing his half guard. Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far. Sumerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. Sumerod missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sumerod. Sumerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. #SUB2# Sumerod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Sumerod is trying to work for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Sumerod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2# Sumerod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sumerod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though. Sumerod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sumerod with the ground and pound but Joe uses the opportunity to regain guard. Sumerod throws a big elbow that misses. Joe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sumerod throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sumerod throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely. Sumerod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sumerod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sumerod has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sumerod throws a big right hand that misses. Sumerod throwing strikes but missing. Joe has Sumerod pulled in close to control his posture. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sumerod wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sumerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Sumerod 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. Sumerod working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Sumerod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Sumerod moves into the clinch. Sumerod throws an elbow that misses.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Sumerod's takedown attempt.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead. Sumerod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well. Knees in the clinch landing for Sumerod.
Sumerod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod. Sumerod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sumerod is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now. Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Sumerod's ribcage. Sumerod let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sumerod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
#CL# Joe has closed the distance and engaged Sumerod in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sumerod jumps guard but Joe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sumerod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Sumerod blocks an uppercut.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sumerod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sumerod blocks an uppercut.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sumerod uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe gets through Sumerod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards. Average Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2# Sumerod wants the takedown. Joe is fighting it off but Sumerod persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joe's guard against the cage. Sumerod trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Sumerod is proving a slippery customer.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sumerod landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2# Sumerod drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joe dives on top into guard.#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Sumerod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Joe being controlled here momentarily. Sumerod controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself. Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Joe looking to pass the guard. Sumerod working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sumerod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Sumerod's legs - danger averted. Joe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Sumerod working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sumerod is tightening it up a little... Joe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sumerod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aidan Sumerod! In defeat, Average Joe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bad luck. But I'll kick your ass next time. '.
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Event:
gc140
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Joe throws a big shot that misses. Finkle misses with a body shot.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it. Finkle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joe will feel that in the morning. Finkle throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it. Finkle with a nice cross. Joe cracks Finkle with an open hand slap. Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Finkle lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Finkle checks a low kick from Joe. Finkle misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Finkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finkle throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.#KD# Finkle cracks Joe with an uppercut from hell and Joe crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Finkle's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC# Joe is rocked!#T1# Joe controlling Finkle's posture. Finkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finkle controls the pace. Joe pulls Finkle in to control the position. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Finkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Finkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joe. The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finkle with a jab. Nice shot by Joe.#KD# Joe ducks straight into an uppercut from Finkle and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Joe manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finkle trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. #T3# Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Joe wants to get back to his feet but Finkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much. Joe is looking to stand up but Finkle isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Finkle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Finkle's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat. Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
Joe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Finkle gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Finkle! A victorious Ray Finkle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Average Joe was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad luck. But I'll kick your ass next time. '.
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Event:
gc138
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Joe fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab from Joe finds it's way through Pourramenazanali's defenses. Joe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Pourramenazanali misses with a lunging right hand
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut. Joe lands a lovely overhand right. Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Pourramenazanali.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Joe tries to clinch up but Pourramenazanali circles away and keeps his distance. Pourramenazanali tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Joe closes the distance and clinches. Joe tries a body shot but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe prevents Pourramenazanali from breaking the clinch. Pourramenazanali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Pourramenazanali.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Pourramenazanali controls the action.
#T1# Pourramenazanali scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a head punch that misses. Pourramenazanali takes a shot to the head. Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali wants a takedown.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Joe misses with a body punch.
Pourramenazanali tries to stall but Joe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards. Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali is working for takedown but Joe is calmly controlling the position for now. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pourramenazanali. Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe tries a body shot but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Pourramenazanali effectively controlling the action here.#T2# Joe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pourramenazanali fails to land. Pourramenazanali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pourramenazanali lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. Joe blocks a body shot from Pourramenazanali. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pourramenazanali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head. Pourramenazanali misses with a short punch on the inside. Pourramenazanali lands a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Pourramenazanali scores with a nice short uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Pourramenazanali looking for a takedown. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amirezza Pourramenazanali. Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Pourramenazanali. Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Pourramenazanali misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe misses with a hook from the clinch. Pourramenazanali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pourramenazanali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali lands a good knee to the midsection. Joe won't want to take too many of those. Pourramenazanali has had enough of the clinch but Joe keeps him there for the moment. Joe throws a head punch that misses. Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pourramenazanali lands a hook to the side of the head. Pourramenazanali's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pourramenazanali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali throws an elbow that misses.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Pourramenazanali throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Joe tries to clinch but Pourramenazanali is having none of it. Pourramenazanali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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! Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Pourramenazanali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pourramenazanali throws a body kick that misses. Pourramenazanali on the wrong end of a nice jab. Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pourramenazanali swings and misses with a shot to the body and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Joe lands a head shot. Pourramenazanali is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that misses
letting Joe counter with a right hand. #CL2# Pourramenazanali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pourramenazanali tries to stall but Joe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pourramenazanali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe gets through Pourramenazanali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Joe lands with a light punch inside. Joe avoids the elbow strike from Pourramenazanali, against the cage.
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 Average Joe will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Average Joe is winning the standup battle so far. Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch. It appears Joe was looking to counter with a kick there. Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pourramenazanali with a hook. Joe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pourramenazanali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pourramenazanali circles away quickly and effectively. Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Joe darts in and clinches Pourramenazanali up against the cage. Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards. Pourramenazanali trying to stall but Joe improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pourramenazanali stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Joe lands a body punch. Joe misses with some punches.
Pourramenazanali is trying to force a seperation but Joe has the dominant position. A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Pourramenazanali blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Pourramenazanali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe pushes Pourramenazanali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pourramenazanali lands a damaging elbow. Joe misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pourramenazanali. Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Pourramenazanali has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body punch.
Pourramenazanali lands a damaging elbow. Joe lands a right hand. Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pourramenazanali is breathing heavily.#T2# Pourramenazanali working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pourramenazanali misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pourramenazanali. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe. Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pourramenazanali looks to throw an elbow but misses. Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Joe lands an uppercut. Pourramenazanali misses with some punches.
Joe pushes Pourramenazanali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Pourramenazanali is rocked! Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pourramenazanali can do to turn this around? Pourramenazanali tries to break the clinch but Joe is controlling the position. Pourramenazanali is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him? Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Pourramenazanali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Pourramenazanali is trying to stall.
Pourramenazanali tries to score a body lock takedown but Joe shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Average Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. Joe takes a shot to the head. Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe dips a shoulder and cracks Pourramenazanali with a mighty uppercut! Pourramenazanali falls back against the cage and Joe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pourramenazanali 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 - Joe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Joe! Our winner, Average Joe, 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.
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Event:
gc135
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Munoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Munoz throws a leg kick and Munoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut. Joe blocks the body kick.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Munoz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe. Joe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Joe misses with a head kick.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Joe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Joe avoids a kick to the body.
Joe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Munoz has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Munoz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munoz. Munoz tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Munoz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Munoz.
A short left from Munoz. Munoz misses with the head strike.
#T1# Joe prevents a body shot from Munoz. Munoz tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Munoz back against the cage. Joe prevents a body shot from Munoz. Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
A right handed body shot lands from Munoz.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munoz tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe takes a shot to the head. Joe scores with a shoulder strike. Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz. Munoz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Munoz misses with the head strike.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munoz tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Joe lands a shot to the body. Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe lands with a left to the head. #T2# Joe blocks a body shot from Munoz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Munoz misses with a punch on the inside.
Munoz lands a right hand. Joe blocking some punches.
Munoz misses with a body punch.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands with a light punch inside. Munoz struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz. Munoz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munoz pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. Munoz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Munoz lands with a light punch inside. Munoz lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz. Joe prevents a body shot from Munoz. Munoz scores with an uppercut up the middle. Munoz lands a shoulder strike. Munoz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Joe tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Munoz scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munoz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Joe. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Joe misses with some punches.
Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Joe misses with some punches.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munoz's elbow. Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Joe is working Munoz over against the cage. Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe blocks a body shot from Munoz. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Munoz tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Munoz misses with a short punch on the inside. Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
Munoz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Munoz prevents a body shot from Joe. Munoz works on Joe's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Munoz misses with some punches.
Munoz lands a body punch. Munoz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munoz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe misses with a 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 Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Munoz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Munoz forces Joe back against the cage and clinches. Munoz lands with a left to the head. Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Munoz swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Munoz fails to land. Munoz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action.
Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe working aggressively here.
Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe throws a head punch that misses. Joe lands a shoulder strike. Munoz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munoz struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
#T1# A short uppercut from Munoz. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Munoz lands with a light punch inside. Joe gets through Munoz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Munoz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munoz scores with a nice hook to the head. Joe lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Munoz. Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Munoz working aggressively here.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munoz takes a shot to the head. Munoz lands a body punch in the clinch. Joe blocking some punches.
#T2# Joe pushes Munoz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Munoz misses with a body punch.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Joe cracks Munoz with a nice body shot. Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. Average Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Munoz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munoz blocking some punches.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside. Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Munoz tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Joe tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe prevents a body shot from Munoz. #T3# Joe throws a head punch that misses. Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Joe.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe lands a right hand. Munoz misses with a body punch.
Joe working aggressively here.
Munoz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Munoz fails to land. Munoz misses with a punch on the inside.
Munoz can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Munoz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Joe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munoz. Joe throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it. Joe blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joe lands a shoulder strike. Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Munoz misses with a punch on the inside.
Munoz misses with some punches.
Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munoz. Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munoz or not. Joe misses with the head strike.
Munoz has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munoz throws a head punch that misses. Munoz tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Munoz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Munoz moves away from the strike by Joe. Munoz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munoz connects with a leg kick. Joe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Munoz keeps Joe at a distance using the push kick. A punch combination from Joe misses. Munoz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice shot lands for Munoz. Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Munoz scores with a head kick. Joe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Munoz throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Joe misses with a lunging right hand
and Munoz counters with a leg kick. Munoz misses with a lunging right hand
and Joe counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Joe throws a hook but Munoz blocks it. Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armondo Munoz is winning the standup battle so far. Joe connects with the punch. Munoz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Munoz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joe checks a leg kick. #KD2# Joe lands a big head kick that sends Munoz tumbling to the mat! Joe takes a step backwards and waves Munoz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Munoz is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Decent striking displayed by Munoz there.#CL2# Munoz gets tackled into the cage by Joe. Joe maintains the clinch. Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Munoz seems to have got his legs back now. Munoz presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Munoz fails to land. A short uppercut from Munoz. Munoz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Munoz fails to land. A short right from Joe. Joe scores with a shoulder strike. Munoz tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Munoz blocking some punches.
Munoz lands a body punch in the clinch. Munoz presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Munoz - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Munoz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut. Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. Munoz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munoz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# A body shot lands from Munoz.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Munoz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Munoz. Munoz misses with a short punch on the inside. Munoz misses with a punch to the body.
Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. Munoz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munoz tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Munoz back against the cage. Munoz misses with some punches.
Joe digs a right hand into Munoz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munoz's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munoz. Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe working aggressively here.
Joe takes a shot to the head. Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Munoz misses with a hook from the clinch. Joe lands with a left to the head. #T4# Munoz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not. Joe pushes Munoz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Munoz swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it. Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow. Joe prevents a body shot from Munoz. Joe lands a shoulder strike. Munoz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munoz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Munoz lands a shot to the body. Munoz working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munoz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Joe blocks a body shot from Munoz. Munoz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A short right from Munoz on the inside. Munoz tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Munoz back against the cage.
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 Armondo Munoz. I think Munoz 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 29:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
gc133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
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Event:
gc126
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1# Joe ducks under a wild hook from Murphy. Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Murphy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Murphy tries to clinch up. Joe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target. Murphy is looking to counter punch. Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head. Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murphy tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe scores with a jab to the jaw. Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe. An inside leg kick lands from Murphy. #T1# Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch. Murphy throws a leg kick and Joe counters with a straight right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Joe. That's going to slow Murphy down. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy has Joe pushed against the cage. Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joe backwards. Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe. Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head. Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joe blocks a body shot from Murphy. Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not. Joe lands a shot to the body. Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy just leaning against Joe, taking a breather. A nice right hand lands inside from Joe. Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe. Joe working aggressively here.
Joe pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an uppercut. Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Joe blocks a body shot from Murphy. Murphy tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murphy with a big uppercut! Murphy tries to clinch up but Joe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murphy to the mat! Murphy covers up and Joe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Average Joe! Average Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1# Joe scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet. Joe is looking to counter with head kicks. Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Joe goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Joe slips a jab from Jackson. Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Joe lands with a cross. Jackson throws a jab when Joe was well out of range.#CL# Joe closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage. Joe scores with a nice hook to the head. Joe misses with a hook from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe lands a body punch. Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. Joe lands a shoulder strike. Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land. Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Joe lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Joe has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe. Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Joe scores with a hook to the body. Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC# Jackson is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Joe.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him? Joe lands an uppercut. Joe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jackson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Joe is unloading with more strikes now! Jackson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Average Joe! Average Joe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Legion of Doom. Yknow?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut. Scarn darts in trying to clinch and Joe counters with a nice uppercut. Scarn misses with a takedown attempt and Joe counters with a right hand to the body. Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarn. It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Scarn feints and as Joe raises his hands in defense, Scarn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Scarn tries to stand but Joe is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Scarn trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. Scarn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2# Scarn gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Scarn will be more careful next time no doubt. Scarn closes the distance but Joe moves to the side and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Scarn shoots and misses and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Scarn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Scarn shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Joe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scarn throws a hook but Joe blocks it. Joe lands with a right hand. Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scarn wants to clinch.#TD2# Scarn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scarn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3# Scarn controlling the position from side mount. Joe tries to buck Scarn off but Scarn is having none of it. Joe is working hard here to advance position. Joe is not content to let Scarn control the position. Scarn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Scarn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Joe is not content to let Scarn control the position. Scarn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. #SUB2# Scarn is looking for a kimura here.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut. That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarn should have avoided that one. #CL2# Scarn moves into the clinch. Scarn tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn. Joe lands with a right to the head. Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scarn's elbow. Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Scarn jumps guard and drags Joe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Scarn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Scarn is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture. Joe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Joe landing with the ground and pound. Joe is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scarn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Scarn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Joe distracts Scarn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Scarn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# Joe cracks Scarn with a solid left hand. Scarn working a defensive guard but Joe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joe controls the position from side control. Scarn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Joe taking a breather here. Joe grinds an elbow into Scarn's temple. #T3# Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom. Joe lands a decent elbow from side control. Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom. Scarn being controlled for a moment. Scarn tries to improve position but can't. Joe trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom. #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. Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scarn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scarn is looking to regain half guard here but Joe keeps moving and retains side control. Joe throws an elbow but Scarn slips to the side and avoids it well. Scarn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Scarn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joe is putting a hurting on Scarn here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Joe swings around for an armbar but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joe's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut. That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Scarn looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well. Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarn. Scarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming. Scarn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one. Joe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - Scarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It looked like Joe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Scarn wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range. Scarn shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn. Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Joe throws a body shot but no joy. Average Joe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Scarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the cage. Joe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt and Joe counters with a one-two to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Scarn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Scarn connects with a solid leg kick. Scarn throws a sloppy head kick and Joe counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scarn darts in trying to clinch and Joe counters with a two punch combo. Scarn lands a nice hook to Joe's body. Joe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Joe tries to clinch there but Scarn circles away.
A nice side step and Scarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Scarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joe defends it nicely. Joe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Scarn fails with the takedown and Joe counters with a left to the body. Scarn tries to clinch but Joe moves away and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Scarn with a lazy takedown attempt #KD# and Joe counters with a head kick that drops Scarn to the mat! Scarn scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC# Scarn is rocked! Scarn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Joe closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Scarn out cold! Scarn corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Average Joe! Average Joe took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Legion of Doom. Yknow?'.
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Event:
Showa Day !!! We Love Emporers
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1# Axelsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Joe 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. A lazy left from Joe finds it's target. Joe connects with a body shot. Joe throws a jab when Axelsson was well out of range. Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsson circles away quickly and effectively. Joe throws a hook but Axelsson avoids it easily. A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target. Joe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Joe connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut. Joe tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Axelsson dodges the punch combination from Joe.
#T1# Axelsson looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely. Average Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range. Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Axelsson eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Joe throws a leg kick that is checked and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Joe loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch. It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axelsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it. Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe throws out a leg kick but Axelsson moves out of range and Joe only half commits. Axelsson throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it. Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Joe throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Axelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Joe fights it but they end up in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Axelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Axelsson wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Axelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Joe wants to sweep but no luck. Joe keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Joe wants to control the position but Axelsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Axelsson prevents Joe from standing back up.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Axelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Axelsson thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Axelsson controlling the action here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Joe tries to get to full guard but Axelsson has control of the leg. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Axelsson trying to mount his opponent but Joe defends it. Joe is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Joe misses with a double jab
and Axelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson. Axelsson throws a jab when Joe was well out of range. 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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Joe throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.#CL# Axelsson clinches up against the ropes. Axelsson stalling in the clinch.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Axelsson working aggressively here.
Axelsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Axelsson lands a nice uppercut. Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joe 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.#TD2# Joe has hold of one of Axelsson's legs. Axelsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Joe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Joe is working Axelsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Axelsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Axelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Axelsson is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture. Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Joe postures up.
#SUB# Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily. Joe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Axelsson has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though. Joe postures up in Axelsson's guard and throws a big left but Axelsson blocks it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted. Joe throws an elbow that misses. Axelsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Axelsson!#REVR# Axelsson stops Joe from standing up. Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Axelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Joe is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up. Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.#T3# Axelsson throwing strikes but missing. Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Joe is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up. Axelsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head. Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsson is one step ahead there. Joe keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully. Axelsson working some strikes from top position. Joe has his hands on Axelsson's head, controlling the position. #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. Axelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Axelsson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Axelsson misses the jab. A big right from Axelsson misses. Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joe scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range. It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Axelsson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axelsson shoots and misses and Joe counters with a two punch combo. Axelsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab. Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Axelsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelsson tries to move into range but Joe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Axelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Axelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Axelsson looks for a takedown but Joe sprawls well.#TD# Axelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joe napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1# Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working. Joe struggling a bit here. Joe is letting Axelsson control him for a moment. #SUB# Axelsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Axelsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Joe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Axelsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Joe manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joe holds on and takes a little breather. Axelsson wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Axelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Axelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Axelsson throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Axelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Joe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Joe slips a straight right by Axelsson. Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Joe misses the shot to the body. A counter left hand to the body from Axelsson misses its target. Joe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Donk. Joe catches Axelsson right on the button with a cross. Joe takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses. Axelsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Joe lands a jab to the nose. Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Axelsson to score with a decent uppercut. Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe. Axelsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Joe 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R4# Axelsson lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson is looking to counter the offense by Joe and move into the clinch. Joe throws a quick inside leg kick. Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe looks to land a combination but Axelsson avoids it well. Joe takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses. Axelsson is looking for a counter combo. Average Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Axelsson backs off Joe throws a huge counter combo but Axelsson manages to avoid it all.#T1##TD# Axelsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Joe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Axelsson asserts his dominance and retains side control. Joe is not content to let Axelsson control the position. The strikes coming from Axelsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Joe is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Joe stops Axelsson from passing to mount. #T2# Joe tries to improve position but can't. #ES2# Joe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Nice defenses there by Joe. Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe. Axelsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe. A punch combination from Joe misses. Axelsson scores with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Axelsson lands a jab.#T3# Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Axelsson's head back.
Axelsson slips under a jab from Joe. Joe misses with a low kick. Joe misses with a wild body shot. Axelsson moves out of range of the strikes. Axelsson misses with a looping right. Joe misses with a low kick. Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Joe misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely. Axelsson tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.#T4# Joe throws a right and a left that both miss. Axelsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. No luck for Axelsson with that takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Axelsson. A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Joe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Axelsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Joe misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Axelsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Joe throws a nice looking combination but Axelsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Joe scores with a head kick. Axelsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily. Axelsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Joe throws a leg kick that misses. Axelsson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands. Good work by Axelsson as he checks the leg kick.#T1# Joe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Axelsson counter with a right hand. Axelsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joe 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 Axelsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Axelsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Joe misses with a shot to the body and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Joe. Axelsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Axelsson misses with a looping left. A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though. Axelsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe catches Axelsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Axelsson. Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.#T3# Axelsson throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Axelsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a straight right hand. Axelsson misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming. Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye. A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination. Axelsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe. Axelsson dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Johan Axelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.#T4# Axelsson scores with a body shot.
Axelsson takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses. Joe connects with an inside leg kick. Joe thumps Axelsson with a low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Joe connects with an inside leg kick. Axelsson throws a good cross that connects.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away. Axelsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Average Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Joe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Average Joe! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Average Joe! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Average Joe!
Average Joe wins by unanimous decision! Average Joe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Legion of Doom. Yknow?'.
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