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Event:
CEFC Fight for the troops 2
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Leo has been cut.
Ben Joshua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben Joshua blocks a leg kick.
Ben Joshua throws a right hand that Leo ducks under and follows up with a left that Leo also avoids with ease.
Ben Joshua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Leo takes the fight into the clinch.
Leo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leo tries to pull guard but Ben Joshua won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ben Joshua breaks from the clinch.
Ben Joshua digs a good hook to Leo's body.
Leo tries to clinch but Ben Joshua moves away
and Ben Joshua counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Leo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Ben Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ben Joshua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ben Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Leo.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Leo with a series of wild strikes but Leo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Leo darts in and clinches Ben Joshua up against the cage.
Leo tries to land a knee to the head but Ben Joshua blocks with his arms.
Ben Joshua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Leo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo looks for a takedown but Ben Joshua sprawls well.
Leo slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Leo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leo throws a leg kick
and Ben Joshua counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leo circles away quickly and effectively.
Leo unleashes a big counter combination but Ben Joshua bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ben Joshua fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Ben Joshua tries to sprawl but Leo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ben Joshua manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Leo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Leo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ben Joshua tries to break the clinch but Leo is controlling the position.
Ben Joshua tries to break the clinch but Leo is controlling the position. #TD2#
Leo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ben Joshua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leo with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ben Joshua can't handle though.
Leo is looking to stand up but Ben Joshua isn't so interested in that idea.
Leo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ben Joshua throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Joshua throwing strikes from guard but Leo blocks nicely. #T3#
Ben Joshua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leo working a defensive guard here.
Ben Joshua works over Leo with some ground and pound from guard.
Ben Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Joshua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ben Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ben Joshua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leo has momentary wrist control but Ben Joshua slips an elbow through the middle.
Ben Joshua throwing strikes from guard but Leo blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ben Joshua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ben Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ben Joshua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leo is trying to keep Ben Joshua in close.
#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ben Joshua postures up in Leo's guard and throws a big left but Leo blocks it.
Leo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ben Joshua postures up in Leo's guard and throws a big left but Leo blocks it.
Leo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ben Joshua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ben Joshua working some strikes from top position.
Ben Joshua scoring with some ground and pound.
Ben Joshua throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Joshua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ben Joshua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ben Joshua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leo is looking to stand up but Ben Joshua isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ben Joshua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ben Joshua 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.
Ben Joshua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Ben Joshua.
A punch combination from Ben Joshua misses.
Ben Joshua misses with the combination.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Caleb Ben Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben Joshua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ben Joshua duly obliges.
Caleb Ben Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Ben Joshua.
#ROC#
Leo is rocked!
Leo has his takedown stuffed
and Ben Joshua scores with a counter punch that sends Leo to the canvas! Ben Joshua smells blood - he's punishing Leo with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leo has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Ben Joshua!
During a confident post fight interview, Caleb Ben Joshua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 221
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beau slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Beau throws a counter combo.
Ben Joshua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ben Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beau misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beau drops his hands momentarily and Ben Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beau walks into a straight right hand from Ben Joshua.
Beau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Beau avoids them all with ease.
Ben Joshua works over Beau's head and body with a nice combination.
Beau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ben Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ben Joshua.
#T1#
Beau misses with a series of wild punches.
Beau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Ben Joshua misses.
Beau slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beau.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beau, as that shot connected.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ben Joshua fails to land with a series of punches.
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beau misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben Joshua misses with a combination
and Beau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Joshua scores with a one two! Beau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ben Joshua backs off Beau throws a huge counter combo but Ben Joshua manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Beau misses with a left hand
and Ben Joshua counters with a straight right hand.
Beau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Beau looks to move away, Ben Joshua throws a big counter combo but Beau just gets out of the way.
Beau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Beau moves out of range.
Ben Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beau is looking for the big counter here.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Beau with a series of wild strikes but Beau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beau circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Joshua misses with the combination.
Ben Joshua is breathing heavily.
Ben Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Beau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ben Joshua throws a right hand that Beau ducks under and follows up with a left that Beau also avoids with ease.
Ben Joshua walks into a jab.
Ben Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Beau.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beau circles away quickly and effectively.
Beau throws a looping overhand right but Ben Joshua ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beau! Ben Joshua is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Beau!
In defeat, Caleb Ben Joshua stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will simply go back, get better, and eventually become unbeatable in the CEFC.'.
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Event:
CEFC 218
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Cleveland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ben Joshua.
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben Joshua lands a head shot.
Cleveland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Joshua's waist but Ben Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cleveland off to one side.
Ben Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Cleveland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleveland circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Cleveland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ben Joshua defends it well.
Ben Joshua misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cleveland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Ben Joshua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ben Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ben Joshua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ben Joshua.
Cleveland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ben Joshua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben Joshua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ben Joshua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleveland postures up and lands a big shot to Ben Joshua's brow.
Cleveland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleveland wants to control from the top but Ben Joshua keeps moving.
Cleveland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cleveland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleveland throws a big right hand that misses.
Ben Joshua looking for a sweep. Not yet Ben Joshua, not yet.
Ben Joshua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cleveland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben Joshua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleveland on the ground.#T2#
Ben Joshua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cleveland trying to control but Ben Joshua is working from the bottom.
Ben Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cleveland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ben Joshua wants to stand up but Cleveland is controlling him.
Ben Joshua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cleveland is working Ben Joshua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleveland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleveland working some strikes from top position.
Ben Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cleveland is one step ahead there.
Ben Joshua keeping moving, preventing Cleveland from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ben Joshua is trying to control the position but Cleveland postures up.
Cleveland throwing strikes from guard but Ben Joshua blocks nicely.
Ben Joshua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleveland wants to control from the top but Ben Joshua keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland content to stall in guard here.
Ben Joshua wants to stand up but Cleveland is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ben Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ben Joshua.
A punch combination from Ben Joshua misses.
Cleveland shoots in for a double leg but Ben Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ben Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
Cleveland on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Ben Joshua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ben Joshua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ben Joshua misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ben Joshua sprawls well. Ben Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Ben Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben Joshua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ben Joshua lands a jab-cross combination.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Cleveland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ben Joshua defends it nicely.
It looked like Ben Joshua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cleveland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ben Joshua!
Ben Joshua throws a nice looking combination but Cleveland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cleveland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Joshua jabs Cleveland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cleveland misses with a takedown attempt
and Ben Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cleveland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ben Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleveland can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Ben Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Cleveland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Cleveland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but Ben Joshua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Joshua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cleveland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ben Joshua scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ben Joshua but Ben Joshua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleveland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caleb Ben Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Cleveland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ben Joshua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cleveland eats them both and turns towards Ben Joshua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ben Joshua throws a shot to the body.
Cleveland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Cleveland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ben Joshua defends it well.
Ben Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
Cleveland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ben Joshua lands with a nice combination. Cleveland backs away looking to recover.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleveland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua jabs at Cleveland's body.#TD2#
Cleveland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ben Joshua!
Ben Joshua is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cleveland has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Ben Joshua sneaks out the side door and pushes Cleveland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ben Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cleveland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
And Cleveland tries to counter it with a takedown but Ben Joshua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ben Joshua is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cleveland slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Ben Joshua misses.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ben Joshua as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Ben Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cleveland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ben Joshua swivels and escapes.
Ben Joshua misses with a two punch combination.
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleveland shoots in and drives through. Ben Joshua sprawls well.
It looked like Ben Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cleveland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cleveland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ben Joshua! #ES#
Ben Joshua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cleveland tries for a takedown but Ben Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ben Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleveland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ben Joshua misses with a double jab.
And Cleveland tries to counter it with a takedown but Ben Joshua pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Ben Joshua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cleveland on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ben Joshua misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ben Joshua here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Cleveland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cleveland lands a nice short elbow.
Cleveland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleveland working over Ben Joshua with some ground and pound. Ben Joshua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cleveland is nestled in close to Ben Joshua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cleveland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Normand Cleveland has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben Joshua is trying to control but can't.
Ben Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cleveland.
Ben Joshua wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ben Joshua lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleveland off the cage and back into range.
Ben Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Cleveland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ben Joshua is looking to control Cleveland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ben Joshua avoid being mounted?
Cleveland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ben Joshua's head.
Cleveland passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ben Joshua taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleveland with a couple of short strikes.
Ben Joshua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleveland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Ben Joshua is bucking up trying to escape but Cleveland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cleveland content just to control the position here.
Cleveland looking to control but Ben Joshua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ben Joshua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cleveland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cleveland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cleveland unloading with bombs!
Cleveland breaks from Ben Joshua's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cleveland lands a big shot there that rocks Ben Joshua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ben Joshua wants to control but Cleveland is having none of it.
Cleveland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cleveland cracks Ben Joshua with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Normand Cleveland!
The defeated Caleb Ben Joshua had this to say: 'I will simply go back, get better, and eventually become unbeatable in the CEFC.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 79
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua stalks Seth Sinclair and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seth Sinclair's face. Seth Sinclair staggers backwards, shaken.
Seth Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Seth Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ben Joshua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ben Joshua misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ben Joshua!
#CL#
Seth Sinclair pushes Ben Joshua up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Ben Joshua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seth Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Joshua fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Seth Sinclair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ben Joshua misses with a double jab.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seth Sinclair.
Seth Sinclair shoots for a double leg takedown but Ben Joshua sprawls well. He's pushed Seth Sinclair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seth Sinclair swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Ben Joshua does no damage.
Ben Joshua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seth Sinclair.
A right-left combo lands from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination but Seth Sinclair avoids it well. #CL#
Seth Sinclair moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Ben Joshua misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
Seth Sinclair dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Seth Sinclair on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ben Joshua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seth Sinclair.
Ben Joshua checks a leg kick nicely.
Ben Joshua misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Joshua works over Seth Sinclair's head and body with a nice combination.#KD#
Nice combo by Seth Sinclair! Oh, that's hurt him - Ben Joshua falls to the canvas and Seth Sinclair follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Caleb Ben Joshua has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Seth Sinclair'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.#T2#
Ben Joshua is looking to regain half guard here but Seth Sinclair keeps moving and retains side control.
Seth Sinclair slows the pace down. #SU#
Seth Sinclair decides to stand back up. Seth Sinclair steps back and let's Ben Joshua get back to his feet.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Seth Sinclair with a series of wild strikes but Seth Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seth Sinclair. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seth Sinclair lands a right hand.
Seth Sinclair is trying to drag Ben Joshua to the mat but Ben Joshua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osold Seth Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
Ben Joshua throws a right hand that Seth Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Seth Sinclair also avoids with ease.
It looked like Seth Sinclair wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Seth Sinclair wants to clinch up but Ben Joshua keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Seth Sinclair has closed the distance and engaged Ben Joshua in a clinch.
Seth Sinclair working Ben Joshua over with knees to the body.
Ben Joshua looks winded!
Seth Sinclair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Seth Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ben Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ben Joshua walks straight into a right hand from Seth Sinclair - that's dropped him! Seth Sinclair jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ben Joshua from any more punishment! Ben Joshua complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Osold Seth Sinclair!
In defeat, Caleb Ben Joshua stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will simply go back, get better, and eventually become unbeatable in the CEFC.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 12
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ben Joshua as he connects with a hook.
Cleveland drops his hands momentarily and Ben Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Ben Joshua's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleveland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cleveland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ben Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Ben Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua lands a head shot.
Cleveland closes the distance and clinches up with Ben Joshua, looking for a takedown. Cleveland pushes Ben Joshua against the cage but Ben Joshua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cleveland shoots in but Ben Joshua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
Ben Joshua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cleveland fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Ben Joshua lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Ben Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ben Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Ben Joshua takes a swing at Cleveland's ribcage but misses.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ben Joshua lands with a nice body punch.
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot.
Ben Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Ben Joshua throws a combination. Cleveland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleveland. #T2#
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleveland misses with a takedown attempt - Ben Joshua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleveland tries to move into range but Ben Joshua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ben Joshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ben Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Ben Joshua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleveland circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but Ben Joshua shows good takedown defense.
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ben Joshua does it's job there.
Ben Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleveland moves away.#T3#
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Ben Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Ben Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleveland at a distance.
Cleveland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ben Joshua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Ben Joshua scores with a four punch combination!
Ben Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleveland.
Ben Joshua is looking to wear down Cleveland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ben Joshua looks to throw the jab but Cleveland is out of range.
Cleveland dives in and grabs Ben Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben Joshua pushes down on Cleveland's head and hops out.
Cleveland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleveland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ben Joshua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ben Joshua leaves Cleveland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Cleveland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cleveland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ben Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Cleveland sits in half guard.
Ben Joshua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleveland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleveland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cleveland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ben Joshua defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Ben Joshua manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ben Joshua lands with a nice combination. Cleveland backs away looking to recover.
Cleveland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caleb Ben Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben Joshua swings for the body but Cleveland moves out of range.
Ben Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleveland can do to turn this around?
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ben Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Cleveland's belly button to the back.
Ben Joshua lands a body shot.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Caleb Ben Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben Joshua throws a series of strikes that have Cleveland backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleveland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua cracks Cleveland with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Cleveland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ben Joshua is fending him off so far but Cleveland persists. Nope, Ben Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cleveland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ben Joshua is adopting a defensive guard.
Ben Joshua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleveland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cleveland trying to control but Ben Joshua is working from the bottom.
Cleveland throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleveland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Cleveland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cleveland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleveland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ben Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleveland throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleveland with a nice head shot there.
Cleveland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ben Joshua keeping moving, preventing Cleveland from controlling successfully.
Cleveland throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleveland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben Joshua is trying to control the position but Cleveland postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleveland prevents Ben Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Cleveland stays in close to Ben Joshua's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Cleveland won't allow Ben Joshua to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ben Joshua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Ben Joshua.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleveland or perhaps it was just good defense by Ben Joshua, which made it look bad.
Ben Joshua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ben Joshua duly obliges.
Ben Joshua connects with a looping right hand.
Cleveland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua cracks Cleveland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ben Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cleveland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ben Joshua!
Normand Cleveland has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Joshua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ben Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Cleveland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ben Joshua to see if he's OK.
Cleveland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ben Joshua wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland drags him back down.
Cleveland lands an elbow.
Ben Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleveland on the ground.
Ben Joshua is looking for a sweep.
Ben Joshua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ben Joshua is looking to reverse the position.
Cleveland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cleveland lands a few punches from side control.
Ben Joshua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cleveland working the ground and pound from side control.
Cleveland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ben Joshua down.
Cleveland lands a nice forearm strike.
Ben Joshua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ben Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleveland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ben Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleveland.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland feints the counter takedown.
Ben Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleveland slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Some wild striking there from Ben Joshua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland slips under a jab.
Cleveland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease. #T1##TD2#
Cleveland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cleveland misses with the ground and pound.
Ben Joshua taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cleveland scoring with punches from side control.
Cleveland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ben Joshua down.
Ben Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
Cleveland trying to control the position but Ben Joshua is working away.
Ben Joshua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cleveland landing strikes.
Ben Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ben Joshua taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#
Ben Joshua is rocked!
Ben Joshua seems a little lost for a moment, as Cleveland dominates the positioning.
Oh Ben Joshua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleveland scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ben Joshua is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cleveland can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Normand Cleveland!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 74
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot.
Ben Joshua scores with a punch to the head.
Ben Joshua misses with a few strikes there.
Ben Joshua tries to bum rush Francois with a series of wild strikes but Francois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ben Joshua lands with a shot to the body.
Ben Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ben Joshua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francois in his tracks.
Ben Joshua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ben Joshua throws a series of strikes that have Francois backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Joshua with a jab.
Ben Joshua feints a jab promting Francois to slip. Ben Joshua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Francois slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination. Francois sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ben Joshua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ben Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francois is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ben Joshua.
Some wild striking there from Ben Joshua.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Francois has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ben Joshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Francois drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Francois tries to clinch but Ben Joshua moves out of range.
Ben Joshua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Francois back to the cage. Ben Joshua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Francois is rocked!
Ben Joshua batters Francois with a massive right followed by a huge left! Francois is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ben Joshua lands a final crushing right hand to drop Francois to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ben Joshua is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caleb Ben Joshua!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 72
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Seth Sinclair moves out of range.
Ben Joshua feints a jab promting Seth Sinclair to slip. Ben Joshua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Seth Sinclair slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Seth Sinclair drives through and clinches with Ben Joshua against the cage.
#BC2#
Seth Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Joshua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ben Joshua closes the distance and clinches up with Seth Sinclair, looking for a takedown. Ben Joshua pushes Seth Sinclair against the cage but Seth Sinclair circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Seth Sinclair takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and pushes Ben Joshua back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben Joshua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ben Joshua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Seth Sinclair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Seth Sinclair finds it's way through Ben Joshua's defenses.
Seth Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Joshua's waist but Ben Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seth Sinclair off to one side. #T1#
Ben Joshua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and pushes Ben Joshua back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ben Joshua's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Seth Sinclair clinches. #BC2#
Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seth Sinclair cracks Ben Joshua with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Seth Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ben Joshua is defended easily by Seth Sinclair.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ben Joshua. Those never looked like landing.
Seth Sinclair shoots and misses
and Ben Joshua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ben Joshua punishes Seth Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Joshua walks straight into a right hand from Seth Sinclair - that's dropped him! Seth Sinclair jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ben Joshua from any more punishment! Ben Joshua complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Osold Seth Sinclair!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Joshua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ben Joshua's waist but Ben Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Ben Joshua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Marquez clinches up with Ben Joshua and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez fails with the takedown
and Ben Joshua counters with a left and a right that stings Marquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Ben Joshua closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marquez did well to prevent Ben Joshua getting side control.
Ben Joshua thows a huge punch but Marquez dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Ben Joshua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marquez wants to control but Ben Joshua is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Ben Joshua decides to stand up. #CL#
Ben Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Marquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Ben Joshua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marquez has Ben Joshua pressed against the cage, preventing Ben Joshua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Ben Joshua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Ben Joshua has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marquez.#BC#
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Ben Joshua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marquez has his takedown stuffed
and Ben Joshua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ben Joshua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ben Joshua drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ben Joshua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ben Joshua landing with the ground and pound.
Ben Joshua is in close to Marquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ben Joshua with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!#SU2#
Ben Joshua stands up from Marquez's guard - Ben Joshua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Ben Joshua throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Marquez stumbling backwards into the cage! Marquez bounces back off the cage towards Ben Joshua, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ben Joshua lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ben Joshua celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Caleb Ben Joshua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Ben Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ben Joshua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Joshua takes one to the chin there.
BOOM! Lewis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ben Joshua. Ben Joshua tries to recover but Lewis is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ben Joshua lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Lewis!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ayala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ben Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala wants to stand up but Ben Joshua is controlling him.
Ben Joshua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben Joshua won't allow Ayala to get back to his feet.
Ayala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Ben Joshua trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ben Joshua wants to pass the guard but Ayala is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ben Joshua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Ayala looking for submissions off his back.
Ben Joshua is taking a breather. Ayala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Ayala is looking to escape.
Ben Joshua trying to control from Ayala's half guard. Ayala has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ayala is looking to stand up but Ben Joshua isn't so interested in that idea.
Ben Joshua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ben Joshua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Ayala pushes Ben Joshua off and scrambles back to his feet.
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ayala misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Ayala gets caught napping as Ben Joshua dives in and scores a takedown. Ayala manages to retain guard.
Ben Joshua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES#
Ayala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ben Joshua is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Ayala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Joshua misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Ayala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ayala.
Ben Joshua being controlled here, momentarily.
Ayala preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ayala cracks Ben Joshua with a solid left hand.
Ayala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ayala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ayala connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben Joshua has Ayala pulled in close to control his posture.
Ayala sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ben Joshua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Ayala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ayala dives in for a single leg takedown but Ben Joshua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ben Joshua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ayala circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ayala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ben Joshua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ayala is working away from the top position though.
Xavier Ayala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ayala is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ayala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ben Joshua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ayala. #T1#
Still in half guard, Ayala seems content to control.
Ben Joshua tries to roll over but Ayala keeps him under control.
Ayala performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ayala'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ben Joshua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ayala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Ben Joshua stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##TD2#
Ben Joshua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ben Joshua trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Ben Joshua looking to sit in guard and control but Ayala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ayala won't allow Ben Joshua to sweep him here.
Ben Joshua is trying to keep Ayala in close.
Ayala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ayala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ben Joshua can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ben Joshua controls Ayala momentarily but Ayala frees himself.
Ayala controlling from the top position.
Ayala is pushing down on Ben Joshua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ben Joshua is fighting to maintain full guard but Ayala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayala not doing much here.
Ayala has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Ayala dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ben Joshua throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Ayala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ben Joshua! #ES2#
Ben Joshua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ben Joshua darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Ayala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayala controlling the action here.
Ayala prevents Ben Joshua from improving his position.
Ben Joshua is trying to control but Ayala passes into side control!
Ayala controlling the position. #T1#
Ben Joshua is trying to improve his position.
Ayala controls the position. #SU#
Ayala has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Ayala gets caught napping as Ben Joshua dives in and scores a takedown. Ayala manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Ben Joshua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ayala, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Ben Joshua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ayala!#SUB2#
Ben Joshua swings around for an armbar but Ayala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ben Joshua's guard.
Ben Joshua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ayala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ben Joshua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ayala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ben Joshua wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ayala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Ayala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Ben Joshua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala wants to get back to his feet but Ben Joshua is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ayala working for a triangle but Ben Joshua defends it easily.
Ben Joshua prevents Ayala from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Ben Joshua tries to stand but Ayala is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Ayala has his feet on Ben Joshua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Ben Joshua shoots in and gets a takedown into Ayala's guard.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Ayala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ben Joshua wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
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 Xavier Ayala.
Well Ayala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Ayala!
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