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Event:
WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Madison misses with a takedown
and Smalls counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madison misses with a body shot
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madison has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Smalls counters with a crisp one two that drops Madison! Smalls thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Madison to his feet! Madison is in big trouble!#ROC#Madison is rocked!
We've been told by Smalls's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jupiter Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Madison.
Smalls measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Madison! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Joshua Madison spoke after the fight, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
WCF 53: Bardia vs Sanders
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Ulfriksson lands a big head kick that sends Madison tumbling to the mat! Ulfriksson takes a step backwards and waves Madison back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Madison is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Ulfriksson defending well as Madison loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Madison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulfriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Madison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Ulfriksson tries to sprawl but Madison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Well, if Madison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#ES2#
Ulfriksson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Madison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Madison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ulfriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ulfriksson jerks Madison's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Madison drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ulfriksson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ulfriksson because Madison was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ingolf Ulfriksson!
Ingolf Ulfriksson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang misses with a few strikes there.
Madison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Madison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grang connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
No joy there for Grang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Grang misses.
Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Grang throws a nice looking combination but Madison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grang lands a body shot.
Grang throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madison.
Grang throws a counter combo.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Nice defenses there by Madison.#T1#
Madison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grang throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease.
Madison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Madison.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Grang. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Grang coming out on top.
Madison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown. Grang tries to sprawl out of it but Madison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Madison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grang throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense.
Grang is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang throws a body punch but Madison moves out of range.
Madison dives in and grabs Grang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grang pushes down on Madison's head and hops out.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Grang. That snapped Madison's head back.
#TD#
Madison drives through with a takedown into Grang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grang wants to stand up but Madison is controlling him. #SU#
Madison gets to his feet - Grang follows without any prompting.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grang.#T3##TD#
Madison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grang to the ground. Madison is now in Grang's guard.
Madison prevents Grang from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grang looks winded!
Madison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grang's head.
Grang wants to get back to his feet but Madison passes into half guard.
Madison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grang's head.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Grang is working away.
Grang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madison throwing shots but Grang is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madison lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Madison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Madison controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madison passes to side control.
Madison cracks Grang with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jinski Grang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Madison's cut.
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#
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang throws a right and a left that Madison avoids nicely.
Madison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Madison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Madison with a poor takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Grang falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Madison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Madison trying to control but Grang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison throws an elbow that misses. Grang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madison's guard. Nice move by Grang!#REVB#
Madison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grang throws a strike but Madison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Madison stands and steps away. Grang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Grang fails to land with a series of punches.
Madison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grang sprawls and moves away.
Grang fails to land with a series of punches.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grang is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Grang.
Grang misses with the combination.
Grang throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Madison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grang digs a good hook to Madison's body.
Madison throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Madison moved out of range.
It looked like Madison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jinski Grang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Madison rushes Grang and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Madison goes for a takedown attempt but Grang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grang.
Madison looks for a takedown but Grang sprawls well.
Grang misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grang avoids it really well and circles away.
Grang throws a counter combo.
Madison is looking to clinch but Grang is avoiding it.
Grang throws out a counter right but Madison avoids it with no problem.
Grang with a nice cross.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Madison slips under a jab from Grang.
Madison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.#CL#
Madison clinches. #BC2#
Grang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grang throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Madison colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Grang as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Madison is left battered and dazed whilst Grang and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinski Grang!
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 23: Camara vs Deertay
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciro with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciro throws a monster overhand right that drops Madison! Ciro follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Ciro!
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madison has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.#CL2#
Madison instigates a clinch.
Kruger tries to break free but Madison pushes him back against the cage.
Kruger is trying to break free.#TD2#
Madison is trying to trip Kruger . He has hold of a leg but Kruger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Madison persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet but Madison passes into half guard.
#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Madison decides to return to a standing position.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madison.
Madison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madison throws a counter combo.
Kruger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kruger . #TD2#
Madison drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Madison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madison with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Madison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kruger wants to stand and escape but Madison is having none of it.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison pushing down on Kruger 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Madison prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Madison manages to mount him!
Madison landing shots from mount.
Madison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Madison lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison scoring with strikes but Kruger is staying in there.
Madison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kruger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison working Kruger over with strikes here.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruger is looking to escape. #T3#
Kruger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Madison working the ground and pound effectively.
Madison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madison lands a couple of good shots and Kruger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Madison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kruger just trying to survive but Madison is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Madison softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Madison's arms.
Madison has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Madison is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kruger won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Madison off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Madison!
In his post fight interview, Joshua Madison gave a big smile as he said 'I put everything out there on the mat today, I'm grateful for everyone supporting me every step of the way. This is for y'all. The Marathon Continues!'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 13: Turban vs Gracie
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Cann misses #TD#
and Madison counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Cann pushes Madison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Madison shoots in for a double leg but Cann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cann avoids it really well and circles away.
Cann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Madison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Madison throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cann or perhaps it was just good defense by Madison, which made it look bad.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Madison defends it nicely.#T2#
Cann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madison tries to avoid it but Cann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madison to the ground. Madison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.#TD2#
Cann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cann throws a big elbow that misses.
Madison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Cann is proving a slippery customer.
Cann looking to sit in guard and control but Madison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cann is trying to control the position but Madison postures up. #T3#
Madison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madison defends well.#SUB2#
Cann working for submissions but it's allowed Madison to get to half guard.
Cann wants to get back to full guard.
Madison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Madison prevents Cann from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cann actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Madison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cann trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cann tries to reverse the position but Madison maintains control.
Madison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cann on the ground.
Cann wants to control but Madison is having none of it.
Madison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cann?
Madison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cann tries to buck Madison off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Madison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madison pinned against the cage. Madison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madison throws a big counter combination but Cann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Cann gets a takedown into half guard.
Cann wants to take a breather but Madison is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cann is working for a kimura but Madison is defending it quite comfortably.
Madison is not content to let Cann control the position.#T1#
Cann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cann is nestled in close to Madison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.#SUB2#
Cann seems to be looking for submissions.
Cann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madison tries to get out of the position.
Cann slips a nice elbow through Madison's hands, connecting with Madison's forehead.#SUB2#
Cann is working for a kimura but Madison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Madison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cann.
Madison wants to control but Cann is keeping busy.
Madison is looking for a sweep. Cann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cann's back!
Madison is controlling the position but Cann somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Cann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madison is working away from the top position though.
Cann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joshua Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Cann works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cann working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Madison has passed into half guard!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Madison seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Cann actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madison pulls his head out easily.
Cann is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cann trying to control but Madison postures up.
Madison is nestled in close to Cann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domaydo Cann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Madison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cann slips a jab and a cross from Madison.
#TD2#
Cann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Cann is trying to get an arm triangle but Madison is defending well. #SUB2#
Cann tries for a kimura but Madison is defending well.
Madison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann working away.#T1#
Cann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madison, who protects the arm well.
Madison struggling a bit here.#T2#
Madison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Madison is avoiding damage well.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here.
Cann tries to move to mount but Madison blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
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Cann working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madison fails with a takedown attempt.
Cann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madison's waist but Madison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cann off to one side.
Madison shoots in looking for a takedown but Cann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Madison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cann.
#CL2#
Cann has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Cann pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Cann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Madison uses it to pass to side control.
Cann tries to buck Madison off but Madison is having none of it.
Cann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madison landing strikes.
Cann is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Madison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madison wants to stand but Cann is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domaydo Cann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domaydo Cann!
Joshua Madison spoke after the fight, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 36
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice hook to Madison's body. Madison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Madison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madison misses with a series of wild punches.
Madison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Madison avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Madison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Madison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Madison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Madison thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson tries to roll over but Madison keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Madison there.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Madison has control of the leg.
Madison slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is in trouble now - Madison has advanced to mount!
Madison lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Madison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madison controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison landing punches.
Madison lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madison dominating with strikes here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Madison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Madison working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Madison content just to control the position here.
Madison 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.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Madison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Madison maintains control.
Madison wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Madison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Madison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Madison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Madison has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Madison lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Madison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!#SUB#
Madison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Madison prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Madison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Madison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Madison walks into a jab.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson sizes up Madison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
Johnson cracks Madison with an uppercut from hell and Madison crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Madison is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Madison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oh Madison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madison is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Joshua Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Madison's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drake Johnson!
Joshua Madison was interviewed post fight and said 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 32
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Mogweister clinches with his opponent.
Mogweister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mogweister is working Madison over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mogweister .
Mogweister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madison tries to land knees in the clinch but Mogweister avoids the damage to the body.
Mogweister tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
Mogweister stops a takedown attempt from Madison.
Madison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mogweister walks away with a smile on his face. Madison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Look low, kick high! Mogweister uses the oldest trick in the book to send Madison tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mogweister is absolutely delighted - when Madison wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob Mogweister !
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Mogweister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Joshua Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 32
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Dormmamu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madison looking for a takedown.
Dormmamu is trying to stall.
Dormmamu is trying to break the clinch but Madison has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Madison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dormmamu uses from the top position.
Madison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madison tries to get out of the position.
Madison has control of Dormmamu's left arm, preventing Dormmamu from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dormmamu is sitting in close to Madison's body. Madison has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dormmamu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dormmamu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Madison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Madison!
Post fight, an emotional Joshua Madison said 'I put everything out there on the mat today, I'm grateful for everyone supporting me every step of the way. This is for y'all. The Marathon Continues!'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Madison shoots in and gets a takedown into Dea's guard.
Dea is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Madison dives into side control.
#REVR#
Dea is trying to improve his position.
Dea is trying to control Madison's posture but Madison avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dea will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dea is trying to improve his position.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Madison gets to mount! Dea was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Madison controlling the position easily from mount.
Madison lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Madison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dea is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madison is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Madison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Madison is staying tight to Dea's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Madison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Madison decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dea to his feet. #T3#
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Dea.
Madison stuffs the takedown.
Dea doesn't manage to clinch there - Madison circles away.
#TD2#
Madison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dea to the mat! Dea manages to get full guard.
Madison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Madison works over Dea with some ground and pound from guard.
Madison is working Dea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Madison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Madison controls the position.#T4##SUB2#
Madison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Madison in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Madison decides to stand back up. Madison steps back and let's Dea get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madison fails with a takedown attempt.
Dea seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Madison dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Madison clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Madison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Madison shoots in for a takedown but Dea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Madison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dea quickly recovers to half guard.
Madison controlling the action here.
Dea is in trouble now - Madison has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dea wants to hold on but Madison pushes him away.
Dea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madison on the ground.#T1#
Madison landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Madison working for a submission but Dea is keeping him at bay.
Madison controlling from the full mount.
Dea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Madison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madison controlling the position easily from mount.
Joshua Madison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Madison with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Madison.
Dea sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Madison is pressing down on Dea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dea is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Madison working over Dea with some ground and pound. Dea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Madison moves nicely into side control.
Madison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dea's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Dea takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dea's shoulder. That is not cool.
Madison is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Madison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dea tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Madison presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Madison content just to control the position here.
Madison lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dea hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madison controlling from mount.
Madison lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Madison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Madison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dea to the ground. Madison is now in Dea's guard.
Madison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dea trying to control the position.
Dea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madison controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Madison gets to his feet. Dea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Dea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madison circles away.#CL2#
Madison moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Madison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dea prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madison is looking for a takedown.
Dea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juares Dea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dea walks away with a smile on his face. Madison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Madison counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dea!
Madison is putting a hurting on Dea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Madison taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Madison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Madison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Madison scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison lands some shots froms side control.
Dea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dea takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Madison is staying tight to Dea's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Madison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Dea taking a bit of punishment here - Madison scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Madison tries for a kimura but Dea is defending well.
Dea trying to remain calm as Madison controls from the top position.#SU2#
Madison decides to stand back up.
Dea slips under a jab.#TD2#
Madison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Madison.
Madison not doing much here.
#T4##SU2#
Madison escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Dea gets caught napping as Madison dives in and scores a takedown. Dea manages to retain guard.
Dea is wriggling around but Madison manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Madison stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dea to get to his feet. #TD2#
Madison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dea napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Madison moves into full mount!
Juares Dea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Madison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Madison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Madison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Madison!
Post fight, Joshua Madison stared into the camera and said 'I put everything out there on the mat today, I'm grateful for everyone supporting me every step of the way. This is for y'all. The Marathon Continues!'.
In defeat, Juares Dea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mentally, I'm feeling more like myself again.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 27
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Madison closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. Madison pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Madison looks to move away, Raheem throws a big counter combo but Madison just gets out of the way.
Raheem throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madison slips a jab and a cross from Raheem.
#CL2#
Madison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raheem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Madison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raheem's efforts to push away.
Raheem tries to circle away but Madison has him pinned against the cage.
Madison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raheem to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem stops a takedown attempt from Madison.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Madison.#BC2#
Madison breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Raheem drops his shoulder and cracks Madison with a huge uppercut! Madison goes down! Can Raheem finish him?
#ROC#
Madison is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joshua Madison has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Raheem stands up from Madison's guard - Raheem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madison is still on wobbly legs! Can Raheem finish him?#T1#
Raheem misses with a series of wild punches.
Madison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Madison shoots in and gets a takedown into Raheem's guard.
Madison seems to have recovered his senses.
Madison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raheem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madison is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Madison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raheem is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Madison passes Raheem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raheem won't allow Madison to pass to mount.
Madison is taking a breather. Raheem 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.
Madison stops Raheem from getting back to his feet.
Madison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Madison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raheem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madison on the ground.
Madison trying to control the pace. #T3#
Madison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raheem is trying to stand.
#ES#
Raheem has one foot on Madison's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Raheem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raheem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raheem scores with a punch to the head.
Raheem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.
Raheem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Madison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Madison.
#T4##BC2#
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Madison has Raheem up against the cage in a clinch.
Raheem is looking to break free of the clinch but Madison has double underhooks.
Madison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Madison is trying to pull guard but Raheem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Madison is trying to pull guard but Raheem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Raheem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Madison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Raheem scores with a jab.
We've been informed that Madison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raheem cracks Madison with a hook to the temple - Madison is on wobbly legs here! Raheem swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Madison falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Raheem wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdul Raheem!
Joshua Madison was interviewed post fight and said 'I took an L tonight but that doesn't mean it's over for me. This is only the beginning of something much bigger. I'll be back. The Marathon Continues.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Madison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasmusson wants to break free but Madison has control.
Rasmusson jumps guard but Madison stands there with Rasmusson around his waist. Rasmusson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasmusson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rasmusson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madison is keeping busy.
Madison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Madison breaks the clinch.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Madison enables Rasmusson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Madison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madison tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmusson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Madison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Madison keeping moving, preventing Rasmusson from controlling successfully.
Rasmusson wants to stand but Madison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rasmusson preventing the sweep.
Madison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasmusson on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rasmusson dives in and scores a takedown into Madison's guard.#T2#
Rasmusson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Madison's guard.
Rasmusson wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasmusson is controlling him.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Rasmusson from controlling successfully.
Madison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rasmusson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Well, if Rasmusson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rasmusson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Madison is staying active underneath Rasmusson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rasmusson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madison's guard.
Rasmusson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rasmusson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Madison is proving hard to escape from.
Madison punching to the body, from the bottom. #T4#
Madison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasmusson stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
Madison punching from the bottom.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Rasmusson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Madison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Madison gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmusson tries to improve position but can't.
Rasmusson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Madison landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Rasmusson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rasmusson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasmusson is in Madison's guard.
Madison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rasmusson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Madison pushes Rasmusson off looking to stand but Rasmusson dives back in and keeps control.
Madison works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison controls Rasmusson momentarily but Rasmusson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Rasmusson from controlling successfully.
Madison will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB#
Madison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madison wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasmusson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Madison trying to control but Rasmusson postures up.
Rasmusson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sven Rasmusson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasmusson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madison controlling the position well.
Madison is trying to maintain the position but Rasmusson is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasmusson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rasmusson gets tackled into the cage by Madison. Madison maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rasmusson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Madison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madison looking for a takedown.
Madison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madison goes for a takedown attempt but Rasmusson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rasmusson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasmusson shoots for a takedown but Madison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasmusson shoots in for a double leg but Madison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshua Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmusson wants to land a leg kick but Madison is out of range.
Rasmusson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Madison counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Rasmusson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rasmusson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Madison passes into side control.
Madison tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Rasmusson struggling a bit here.
Madison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rasmusson is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmusson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Madison lands a nice forearm strike.
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 Joshua Madison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Madison darts in and clinches Rasmusson up against the cage.#TD#
Madison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rasmusson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rasmusson trying to get back to his feet but Madison is in full control for now.
Madison scores with strikes from the back.
Rasmusson tries to roll but Madison sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmusson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Madison.
#T1##SUB#
Madison looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Rasmusson is controlling Madison 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Madison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasmusson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasmusson wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rasmusson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasmusson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasmusson looking to pass the guard.
Rasmusson wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
Madison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasmusson is controlling him. #T3#
Madison keeping moving, preventing Rasmusson from controlling successfully.
Rasmusson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasmusson wanted to stand there but Madison had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rasmusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madison.#CL2#
Rasmusson has Madison up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasmusson misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Rasmusson pulls guard.
Madison advances to half guard.
Rasmusson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rasmusson.
Rasmusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madison pushing down on Rasmusson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Madison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rasmusson is staying active underneath Madison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmusson wants to control but Madison is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Rasmusson.
I think Rasmusson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Rasmusson!
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