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Event:
BANDAI 6: Galaxy
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1# Master shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Master's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Master fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joe to the ground. Master is now in Joe's guard. Master throws a strike but Joe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Master keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully. Master on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Master tries to get out of the position. Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Master wants to sweep but no luck. Master is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea. Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. Joe told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving. Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1# Master looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Master looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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. Master is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Slave Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Master shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Master's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Master dives in for a single leg takedown but Joe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slave Master. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Master tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch. Joe prevents the takedown attempt.
Master tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
Master tries to pull guard but Joe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Joe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Master is trying to get back to full guard. Master keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3# Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Master does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Master haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Master wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Master is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Master wants 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.#TD# Master shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joe's guard. Master really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Joe looks winded! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Master throwing strikes but missing. Master throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Joe is pulling down on Master's head to control his posture. Master throwing strikes but missing. Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Master throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely. Master postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it. Master wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position. Master throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Master's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Master is pulling down on Joe's head to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Joe dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Master shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense. Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joe's waist but Joe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side. Master shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Master's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slave Master. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Master on that attempt. Master tries for a takedown but Joe circles away easily#TD2# and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Master's guard. Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Master wants to sweep but no luck. Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Joe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Joe trying to control but Master is working from the bottom. #T1# We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Joe cracks Master with a solid left hand.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Master shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Master shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bubba Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Master. Master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Master has a takedown stuffed. Joe digs a good hook to Master's body.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet. Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Joe has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Joe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Master is staying active underneath Joe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Master is trying to control but can't.
Master is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard. #T3# Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next. Master is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Master is concentrating on defense, preventing Joe from advancing position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Master on that attempt. Master shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side. Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Joe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Master might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Master trying to control but Joe postures up.
Master preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Master does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Master shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joe is trying to defend but Master finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Master scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Master landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Master. Master throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely. Master looks to land a strike but Joe avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Master is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Master makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Master working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Master with a flurry of punches that miss. Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Master. Master working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head. Master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Slave Master overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Master trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2##TD# Master shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Master was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Master with the ground and pound but Joe regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Master with the ground and pound but Joe uses the opportunity to regain guard. Master in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Master accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there. Master throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Master is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Master accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Master with a flurry of punches that miss. Master throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Master pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now. Master throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Master's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB# Master is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea. Joe wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving. #T4# Joe throws an elbow that misses. Master uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Master!#REVR# Master postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Master postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow. Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Joe controls Master momentarily but Master frees himself. Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Slave Master showed his dominance in that final round. 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Joe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1# Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn motions for Joe to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there. Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though. Penn throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn. Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn. Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Penn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Penn throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB# Joe won't allow Penn to sweep him here. Penn tries to strike from the bottom.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses. Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet. Penn 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. Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penn wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment. Joe working some strikes from top position.#T2# Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. Joe with a nice head shot there. Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Penn thows a leg kick but Joe checks it #TD2# and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Joe lands a couple of digs. Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Joe has passed into half guard.
#T3# Joe wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position. Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position. Penn tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg. Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVR# Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #T4# Penn lands a couple of elbows. Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Penn scoring with punches to the head and body. Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Joe looks winded! Penn lands a couple of elbows. 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 JB Penn will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Penn tries to land a leg kick but Joe saw it coming and moves away.
#TD# Penn looking to score a takedown here. Joe is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Joe's guard. Penn throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely. Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard. Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Penn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow. Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Joe is breathing heavily. Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Penn is stalling here. Joe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. JB Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Joe keeps moving and retains side control. Joe 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.
Penn tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position. #T2# Joe in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends. Penn regains half guard. Joe trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom. Penn is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Penn wants to get back to full guard. Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Penn wants to sweep but Joe has passed to side control! Penn can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Penn defending against the ground and pound. Joe avoids the strikes from the bottom by Penn. Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Penn wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
#SUB2# Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily. Penn works his way to full guard. Good work. Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. Penn lands an upkick as Joe stands over him.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow. Penn wants to sweep but no luck. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Penn throws a leg kick #TD2# and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JB Penn will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat. Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Penn attempts a counter takedown but Joe avoids it well and moves away. Joe throws a leg kick but Penn checks it. Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe is looking to take this one to the mat. JB Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Joe.#TD2# Joe has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Penn is looking to reverse the position. Joe throwing strikes but Penn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Penn lands an elbow. #T1# Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Penn throws a strike aimed at the side of Joe's head but Joe avoids it well. Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Penn wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy. Penn working the head with strikes. Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joe is avoiding damage well.
Penn misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Penn tries to score with some ground and pound. Joe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Penn grinds an elbow into Joe's temple. #T2# Penn cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty. Penn working the body and head with strikes. Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Penn misses with the ground and pound. An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Penn misses with the ground and pound. Penn working the body and head with strikes. Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. You can see the frustration on Joe's face as Penn controls the position. #T3# Penn cracks Joe with a big elbow. Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well. Penn scoring with punches from side control. Penn landing strikes. Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Penn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joe to see if he's OK. Joe dodges the ground and pound from Penn. Joe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Penn lands a few punches from side control. Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well. Penn lands some shots froms side control.#T4# Penn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well. Penn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Penn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time. Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! JB Penn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Penn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# West gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joe to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. Joe stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Joe wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Joe wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. Joe connects with a couple of short punches. Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# West looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to West's brow. Joe scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2# West is rocked! Joe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! West covers up, he's hurt! Joe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Joe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Joe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Joe!
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